Job description

Pee Dee Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Assault
Job Description: Shelter Night Weekend Relief Worker

Summary: The emergency safe shelter is open 24-7 with trained staff. The Shelter Relief Worker must possess a 2 year degree in Human Services or a related field and be available to work approximately 8-36 hours per week or as needed with open availability on holidays, weekends, weekdays, and overnights. Responsibilities include providing direct and indirect services with integrity, energy, optimism, temperament, non-judgmental attitude, and compassion to all residents. Employee must be able to perform physical tasks of lifting up to 30lbs and climbing up and down stairs.

Responsibilities and Duties:

· Provide direct services to victims including crisis intervention and support services.

· Perform administrative duties, as well as indirect duties including housekeeping, repairs, and cleaning.

· Possess knowledge of local resources for women and children.

· Protect client confidentiality at all times and the security of the shelter by enforcing house policies and guidelines for health and safety purposes.

· Communicate effectively with residents, staff, volunteers, law enforcement and other agencies in a timely manner and fashion.

· Answer shelter phone line and crisis line promptly, providing accurate information.

· Adequately document services in Apricot and daily shift reports; assist residents in completing requests for orders of protection.

· Complete intakes and paperwork within 24 hours of residents entering shelter and follow up with daily goals.

· Assist with processing donations, distribution, storage and inventory.

· Must be able to lift and walk up and down stairs.

· Provide transportation, referrals, court accompaniment, and resources for residents.

· Provide superior communication when interacting with shelter residents utilizing trauma informed care approach.

· Facilitate support groups and life skills groups for the women and activity/support groups for the children.

· Must demonstrate integrity, excellent listening skills, steady temperament, and effective problem solving techniques.

· Complete Pee Dee Coalition Volunteer training within 3 months of employment.

· Adhere to agency confidentiality, policies, procedures, and code of ethics.

· Complete Victim Service Provider training with 1 year of employment.

· Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned.

· Participate in shelter staff meetings as required.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $14.00 - $16.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• On call
• Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
Masks; virtual meetings; provision of desk shields, face shields, and cleaning supplies at each site; regular cleaning of buildings

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Florence, SC 29501: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Describe your experience in working with domestic violence victims.
• How do you problem-solve?
• How do you organize your day and incorporate many interruptions from residents?

Experience:

• human services: 3 years (Required)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: One location

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