Counselor Advocate (Thurs - Mon) (2p-10:30p) Swing - Floater
Company: The People Concern
Location: santa monica
Posted on: May 3, 2021
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Job Description:
Location: This position floats between Adams House and
SOJOURN. Bilingual (English-Spanish) / Bicultural - Non-Sleeping
Shift Summary: Sojourn's mission is to provide, without prejudice, shelter and
support services to adult and child victims of domestic violence;
prevent violence through non-dominant child-rearing, and the
re-envisioning of gender stereotypes using a philosophy of
nonviolence and individual empowerment; and work toward advancing
social justice, locally and globally. Through shelter, support
groups, workshops, hotline calls, children's empowerment
programming, legal services, and service referrals, Sojourn brings
safety, connection, and hope to individuals and families. Sojourn
also works to educate the broader community and advance public
policy that affirms the rights of oppressed populations. The
Counselor Advocate will agree to honor and support the empowerment
philosophy of Sojourn and work within the standards and ethics of
The People Concern as well as maintain a clear and consistent of
Sojourn's non-violent philosophy, maintain trauma-informed care,
and communicate with participants directly and honestly, and
actively engage and model program participants, both adult and
child in non-violent conflict resolution skills, in a culturally
sensitive environment. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: 1.Client Interaction and Support * On-going direct interaction with all program participants
(adult and child) living in the shelter * Assist in conducting
intakes with program participants * Be available throughout shift
to assist program participants with crises * Assist with client
events as necessary (birthdays, special observances, etc.) * Prepare bedrooms and bathrooms for intake (linens, towels,
toiletries, stuffed animals); conduct full bedbug protocol for all
program participants on initial intake; maintain bug-proof
standards * Develop and administer programming for program
participants such as support and healing groups, individual
educational services, gardening (project GROW), A Window Between
Worlds, and other healing curricula. * Assist with transportation
of program participants and their belongings to meetings such as
the court, doctors, community resources, and housing appointments
as necessary. * Assist with shopping for groceries, clothing, and
household items as appropriate. Monitor shelter safety and
security, including routine, walks of the property; practice and
co-lead emergency fire and earthquake drills; and maintain the
upkeep of disaster equipment 2. Safety * Work with shelter management to report credible suspicions of
child abuse * Maintain a child-safe environment in shelter and
surroundings * Ensure compliance with all confidentiality and HIPAA
laws. 3. Collaboration with Teams * 24/7 Hotline * Train, assist and provide feedback to hotline
workers * Maintain regular hotline shift per week * Conduct hotline
second assessments as required * Children * Supervise tutors
operating in the shelter * Occasional care for children utilizing
individual empowerment methods * Resources and Advocacy * Assist with liaising with outsourced
resources and agencies * Full and activate participation with
shelter case management team * Regularly report program status
updates to Sojourn's management team * Responsible for the ethical
use of all donated or purchased materials, including safe storage
of donations * Assist with advocating for clients with external
agencies and programs to ensure clients get needed services (such
as making calls, writing letters, etc., under the guidance of the
shelter manager or case managers). * Meetings * Attend and actively participate in weekly shelter
program meetings, weekly caseload meetings, full-staff meetings,
retreats and other learning opportunities as necessary and required
* Advocate for families at DCFS meetings - attend monitoring
meetings as necessary to assist program coordinators and case
managers. * Other duties as assigned. Qualifications * High School Diploma or equivalent and/or a combination of
education and experience * Fluency in both English and Spanish
and/or bicultural - strongly preferred. * Use of own vehicle; clean
driving record and all auto insurance legally required in the State
of California * Certified in First Aid & CPR; responsibility to
remain certified * Good working knowledge of social service
agencies, including government help systems * Experience with
non-profit, community-based organizations * Experience working with
children and working in a domestic violence shelter or shelter
environment * Developed skills in crisis intervention and peer counseling *
Knowledge of parenting skills and the ability to impart such skills
to other adults * Ability to be self-motivated and work as part of
a team, including providing scheduled coverage and demonstrating a
willingness to cover a shift in an emergency Work Environment * Combination of either field and/or office environment
depending on position * On occasion walk or drive to different
agency sites * May/Will necessitate working in busy and loud
environments depending on position * May/Will be exposed to
elements like cold, heat, dust, noise and odor depending on
position * May need to bend, stoop, twist and sit throughout the
day * Regularly required to sit, stand, bend; occasionally lift or
carry up to 35 lbs. Responsibilities Common To All Agency Employees * Maintain a safe work environment and confidentiality at all
times * Be proactive, creative, and flexible in determining,
evaluating, researching, and resolving issues * Organize and
prioritize multiple activities to meet all external and internal
deadlines * Maintain professional demeanor that reflects positively
on the agency * Demonstrate respect and courtesy toward others *
Able to thrive in a work environment emphasizing teamwork and
collaboration * Respond in a timely manner in all aspects of
communication * Work with minimum supervision * Perform other
duties as assigned The People Concern is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to
non-discrimination in employment. We select the most qualified
individual for the job based on job-related qualifications
regardless of race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin,
disability, ancestry, marital status, credit history, sexual
orientation, arrest and court record, genetic information, veteran
status or any other status protected by federal, state or other
applicable laws.
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