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Susan B. Anthony Project

Overnight Shelter Advocate

Susan B. Anthony Project, Torrington, Connecticut, us, 06792

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Summary To facilitate healing of victims/survivors by providing sound emotional support to victims/survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault in shelter and their children/significant others and acting as advocate with legal, medical, and other social service professionals.

Schedule: Thursday - Saturday 10:30pm-8:30am

Responsibilities

Provide individual and group counseling, emotional support, and options to victims/survivors and their significant others and to make referrals when necessary/appropriate

Support residents in establishing and achieving short and long-term goals

Conduct weekly house meetings

Assist residents leaving shelter in transition to another living situation (including referrals, furniture, security deposits, applications)

Provide necessary cleaning of resident rooms upon exit; Prepare rooms for new resident arrival

Work to create a safe and clean-living environment by participating in cleaning the shelter

Accompany adult victims/survivors to a hospital or private physician, police and/or court to provide advocacy and/or emotional support upon victim's/survivor’s request

Coordinate with other staff to provide crisis line coverage 24/7/365 and be available for after-hours shifts as required, including nights, weekends and holidays.

Keep informed of all services, referral resources, legislation, and policies regarding victims/survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault

Make regular contact with community organizations/service providers to assure effective referrals

Co-facilitate support groups and make every effort to provide childcare, if necessary

Assist with community education and provide in-services as requested

Provide application and information and support for Victim Compensation funds

Maintain and provide service data/statistics as required

Participate in individual and group supervision including advocate meetings and co-facilitator meetings

Travel within service area to accomplish duties of position

Be an ambassador for Susan B. Anthony Project. Participate in events, programs and promotions of awareness and advocacy

Other duties as assigned to further the mission of the agency

Qualifications

Education and experience that may have been gained through relevant training, employment, or volunteer experience.

Knowledge of counseling and social services

Ability to understand and incorporate the dynamics of domestic and sexual violence into work

Ability to understand and incorporate political/system's perspective of domestic violence/sexual abuse issues into work

Training - certification as DV/SA counselor per statute

Willingness to participate as a member of a team to enhance agency communication and operation

Excellent problem solving, communications and follow up skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Platform, and/or other programs

Use of positive communications and proactive conflict resolution

Ability to work with other agencies, systems, board and volunteers

Daily access to a car with a valid CT driver’s license

Able to lift and move 25 pounds

Patience and a sense of humor

Our Mission Susan B Anthony Project promotes safety, healing and growth for all survivors of domestic and sexual abuse and advocates for the autonomy of women and the end of interpersonal violence.

EEO Statement We respect diversity and accordingly are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, alienage or citizenship status, age, disability, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. SBAP is dedicated to insuring the fulfillment of this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.

Job Type: Part Time

Schedule: Thursday - Saturday 10:30pm-8:30am

Work Location: In Person, Torrington CT

Salary: $22.50

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