Promise Place is seeking to hire a Shelter Advocate for the 4pm-12am shift. Promise Place is a non-profit that has been serving victims of domestic violence for over 30 years. We are seeking an outgoing and empathetic professional to add to our staff.
This position is responsible for providing crisis intervention to victims of domestic violence. Responsibilities include admitting and exiting families to and from the shelter; answering a crisis hotline; supervision and interaction with shelter residents; handling any emergency or crisis that may occur; data entry; filling food requests; organizing donations; light housekeeping and other duties as assigned.
Experience working directly with victims of domestic violence or working within a residential setting is preferred. Knowledge of trauma informed principles is preferred. Ideal candidates will have demonstrated ability to handle a crisis situation as well as patience and tolerance for all clients regardless of race, age, religion, sexual preference or financial status.
If you would like to help victims of domestic violence and have the experience listed above, we encourage you to apply.
Qualifications:
- One year experience working with domestic violence survivors.
- Computer and communication skills
- Patience and tolerance for all clients regardless of race, age, religion, sexual preference or financial status.
- Ability to handle a crisis situation
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Responsible for office area upkeep and housekeeping.
- Maintain and organize food pantry and donation room.
- Answer crisis calls.
- Computer data entry.
- Duties and Responsibilities
Criminal Background Check, required.
Valid Driver's License, required.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.45 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Patient demographics:
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Evening shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Required)
- Night Shift (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Fayetteville, GA 30214 (Required)
Work Location: In person