Bilingual Spanish-Speaking Resident Advocate

REPORTS TO: Shelter Manager

LOCATION: St. George

HOURS: Part-time (27 hours weekly)

STARTING PAY: $18.00 per hour (Tier 1)

BENEFITS: Tier 1 Bilingual Spanish-Speakers receive an additional $1 per hour already included in the base pay rate, $2.00 Weekend shift differential pay, 401(k) 3% Match, Accrued PTO

RESPONSIBILITIES:  The resident advocate is responsible to maintain confidentiality, security, safety, and general upkeep of the DOVE House; attend to the overall needs of the in-shelter clients and answer all helpline and dispatch phone calls; along with assisting in-intake and exit of clients; and maintain a professional and considerate manner while acting as a Resident Advocate at the DOVE House. Part-time resident advocates are also tasked with some training assignments, as well. Employee is also expected to stay current with best practices for providing victim advocacy, which includes a 40-hour victim advocacy training.

Part-time bilingual advocates work closely with our Spanish Advocacy Team to create/adapt/activate protocols that ensure timely response to calls, walk-ins, and intakes for all Spanish-speaking survivors at various points of entry; and to support the outreach awareness that is extended to the Spanish-speaking community.

JOB DUTIES:

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  Maintain security, safety, and upkeep of shelter


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  Follow policy and procedures


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  Attend to the overall needs of the in-shelter clients


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  Provide victim advocacy as needed


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  Operate the 24hr hotline and provide crisis advocacy


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  Support client action plan goals


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  Document activities and notes in database and advocate logs


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  Provide training for volunteers and new staff advocates, as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

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  Proficient Spanish language skills required


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  High school diploma


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  Clear criminal background check


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  Two years’ experience working with the public


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  Strong communication skills; including phone skills, bilingual helpful


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  CPR/First Aid required within 30 days of hire

DOVE Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or the presence of handicaps or disabilities, or any other basis protected by state or federal law.