Shelter Advocate

Employment Type: Full Time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Compensation: $17.62 - $22.55 in 6 steps

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

MISSION STATEMENT:

Join Kings Community Action Organization (KCAO) and make a difference in Kings County, CA as a Shelter Advocate. KCAO envisions a future where all people in Kings County are able to live with dignity, have access to available resources and have the opportunity, motivation and ability to live economically productive and satisfying lives.

Our Mission: Working as a team, KCAO will seek and provide programs that develop self-sufficiency in individuals, families, and communities within Kings County.

Our Vision: Kings County residents and communities will achieve self-sufficiency through the high quality and client-focused programs of KCAO.

We are a private nonprofit helping people and changing lives in Kings County since 1965. Do you see yourself as part of our team of passionate, committed, and caring people?

JOB SUMMARY:

The Shelter Advocate assumes responsibility for the provision of services to homeless Victims of Domestic Violence and Generally Homeless.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee shelter operations including daily maintenance, meals, and coordination of activities for both women and children.
• Provide resource information and referral to shelter clients.
• Develop daily lesson plans.
• Enforce shelter rules and regulations. Provide stabilizing influence in family stress situations, to include modeling appropriate parenting, cohabitating, and cleaning instruction.
• Receive after hour calls for shelter placement of domestic violence victims.
• Receive, organize, maintain, and distribute inventory of donated household and personal items.
• Provide child care as needed.
• Provide transportation to clients as needed.
• Complete reports as required.
• Attend staff meetings and training as required.
• Perform other responsibilities as needed.
• Participate in staff meetings and attend other meetings and seminars as directed.
• Preform other duties as required.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma (or equivalent);

AND

• Two years relevant experience as an advocate, case manager or similar position, in a residential or crisis intervention setting involving services for domestic abuse survivors, traumatized populations (including children), or related experience; AND
• Training and experience which would provide the skills, language, and ability to perform the essential functions of the position.

OR

• Associate's Degree in Social Services or related field.

• Travel and attend out of area meetings and conferences as required per the funding source(s).
• Work variable hours and days, including those outside regular Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. business hours.
• Meet and maintain KCAO hiring requirements which include:
  • Criminal Record Clearance including California DOJ, FBI and Child Abuse Centralized Index (CACI).
  • Reliable, insured transportation and valid California Driver License
  • Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) acceptable to KCAO's vehicle insurer.
  • Health examination with tuberculin clearance.
• Ability to be contacted outside of regularly scheduled work hours in case of emergency.

KCAO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace

KCAO participates in the E-Verify program that electronically confirms an employee's authorization to work in the United States that complies with the I-9 form.