SafePlace

SafePlace, Thurston County's designated sexual and domestic violence services agency, has an opening for an on-call Residential Services Staff Relief Advocate.

 

We are an accredited and nationally recognized feminist organization committed to anti-oppression efforts as the foundation for management and services. More about SafePlace can be found at www.safeplaceolympia.org.

The Staff Relief Advocate will work in our confidentially located 28-bed residential shelter, as well as our other direct services programs, as needed. They will advocate for survivors of sexual and domestic violence, perform crisis intervention and ongoing advocacy in person and on the phone, and provide clients with referrals and other information. The Staff Relief Advocate will additionally assess survivors’ current situation and develop safety plans, as well as perform general administrative duties.

 

SCHEDULE

 

Variable schedule:  A Staff Relief Advocate provides coverage for regular staff, as requested by a supervisor. A Staff Relief Advocate must be available for covering all residential services shifts including overnight shifts on assigned days; sexual assault response program (SARP) on-call shifts, help-line shifts, and childcare.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Essential Duties and Responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Provide emotional support and advocacy services to sexual and domestic violence clients.
2. Provide appropriate documentation of client contact.
3. Maintain appropriate documentation of shift activities. Prioritize resident contact and daily work to ensure shift information is shared with appropriate shift workers.
4. Perform general administrative tasks regarding client assistance.
5. Ensure shelter security for the protection of the residents.
6. Participate in on call rotation calendar.
7. Attend residential services and direct services meetings; other meetings, as required.
8. Attend required monthly SARP team meetings.
9. Provide support agency-wide, as needed.
10. Perform duties as described in a culturally responsive manner.

 

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
• Completion of the initial SafePlace Advocate Core Training (ACT). Experience or training in the following areas may be considered in lieu of the before mentioned qualifications:  counseling and/or advocacy services, social work, or other social service agency work.
• Experience providing crisis intervention and/or sexual assault and domestic violence advocacy.
• Experience providing services in a culturally relevant manner in the performance of duties
• Experience with basic computer skills, including word processing, and knowledge of the Internet and e-mail.
• Experience in prioritization and problem solving.
• Experience with effective communication, both verbally and in writing.
• Competent in resolving conflicts and setting boundaries.
• Willingness to participate in clear and timely communication with supervisor concerning availability for filling shifts and reporting any changes in availability.
• Ability to organize effectively.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude in a crisis intervention work environment.
• Ability to handle stress effectively.
• Ability to handle detailed work accurately and to handle multiple tasks efficiently.
• Ability to react calmly and quickly to emergency situations.
• Have a car and current automobile liability insurance or have access to transportation to respond to offsite locations within 20-30 minutes, and a telephone.
• Commitment to the need for client and agency confidentiality.
• Agreement with the SafePlace philosophy statement.

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bilingual/bi-cultural in Spanish or Asian languages and English.
• CPR/first aid training certification.

Job Description

Please include three professional references in your application.  One of your references must be a current or past supervisor from within the last five years.

Deadline:  Priority consideration will be given to applications received by 9:00 a.m. September 18, 2020. Recruitment will continue until the position is filled.

SafePlace employment is conditioned upon agreement with SafePlace's Philosophy Statement and passing a Washington State Patrol criminal background check. Please complete the Criminal History Questionnaire, Criminal Background Check Disclosure and Identifying Information for Criminal Background Check forms below and bring with you if invited to interview. Criminal background checks will only be run if you are to be offered employment.

SafePlace Philosophy Statement

Criminal History Questionnaire

Criminal Background Check Disclosure

Identifying Information for Criminal Background Check

 

SafePlace is an equal opportunity employer.  Our agency is committed to a culturally and ethnically diverse workplace.