Shelter Advocate (PT) - Weekends

Your Opportunity for Impact:

For over 40 years the Women's Center of East Texas has served survivors of domestic abuse, their witnessing children, and victims of sexual assault. We are looking for compassionate, service-oriented advocates at our Shelter who have a desire to assist these clients. Would you like to join us?

What you would be doing in this role:

• Provide clients with quality client-centered, trauma informed care.
• Work with other agency staff to coordinate services to assist clients in meeting personal goals.
• Maintain shelter upkeep including room preparation and sanitation.
• Answer hotline calls, which sometimes includes providing emergency transportation for the callers to access shelter services.
• Document the services provided.

The qualifications you need for this role:

• High School Diploma required.
• Bachelors Degree in related field or combination of social services experience and education.
• Basic knowledge of Family Violence preferred
• Knowledge and experience of working in residential/shelter environment preferred
• Ability to work various shifts, including nights, holidays, and weekends
• Active Listening
• Empathy and Compassion
• Knowledge of basic computer skills
• Self-motivated, self-confident, and compassionate
• High moral and ethical standards.
• Ability to complete required training assignments and understand the dynamics of Family Violence and other related issues
• Physical requirements as mentioned in the job description