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CAP Services Inc. · 1 day ago

LTE Shelter Advocate – Stevens Point, WI

Stevens Point, WI

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$20.93/hr - $23.07/hr

1+ years exp

CAP Services Inc. is dedicated to providing support and advocacy for victims of violence and sexual assault. They are seeking a Shelter Advocate to maintain a safe environment, evaluate crisis situations, and provide emotional support and resources to individuals in need.

Non-profit Organization Management

Responsibilities

Maintain a safe shelter, ensuring building is secure, and sanitary at all times, addressing concerns when on duty

Evaluate crisis situations, provide emotional support, coordinate transportation as appropriate, assess needs and barriers assessments to provide resources for those experiencing domestic abuse or sexual assault and at-risk youth in person or via the 24/7 crisis line

Provide trauma informed and strengths-based support and advocacy for victims of violence and sexual assault including assistance with restraining orders, crime victim compensations, safety planning, facilitation of assessing other necessary resources

Provide accompaniment and advocacy for SAVS/SANE

Provide support to youth in crisis and their parents/guardians, via walk-in or crisis line or those in shelter. Responsible for the provision of mediation services designed to de-escalate tensions between the youth and parent/guardian to better equip them to manage future conflicts

Organize and implement component work (support group, support services, activities, specialized advocacy services). May include follow ups, program promotion, topic discussion, obtaining participant feedback, and monthly reporting of activities. Specialized advocacy services will include maintaining knowledge of legal, housing, employment, education, children’s, youth at risk and other support services and assisting clients with appropriate resources

Collaborate with colleagues to ensure proper shift coverage, while providing support and guidance to new staff in training, volunteers, or interns as needed

Must acquire 15 hours of training specific to youth-related issues per calendar year

Assist with fundraising activities and the development of grant applications and reports, as directed

Responsible for following all program, organizational, administrative and fiscal requirements, policies and procedures to include reporting, donations tracking and the utilization of resources, accurately and timely

Qualification

Crisis evaluationTrauma informed supportAdvocacy for victimsCPR certificationFirst aid certificationOffice365 proficiencyFundraising assistanceMediation servicesCollaboration skills

Required

Bachelors degree, plus 1 year or related experience, Associates degree, plus 3 years of related experience, or high school diploma plus five years of related experience

Must acquire CPR and First aid certification within 90 days of hire

Must demonstrate the ability to evaluate and respond to crisis situations

Must be able to understand the dynamics and laws surrounding domestic violence and sexual assault within 6 months of hire

Moderate proficiency in Office365 Suite within six months of hire