Residential Advocate

Summary: The Residential Advocate is responsible for assisting hotline callers and supporting residents living in the emergency shelter and transitional housing apartments. Scheduled shifts are overnight and weekends.

Current shifts available: 

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Answer all hotline calls, provide crisis intervention, establish immediate needs and provide resources.
• Provide emergency assistance to residents (food, diapers and hygiene products), as needed.
• Maintain a safe, clean campus environment in coordination with residents.
• Provide basic information and referral to clients, as requested.
• Document client contacts during each shift.
• Adhere to ethical practice standards and comply with center policies.
• Participate in scheduled staff meetings and work holidays, weekends and/or overnight, as scheduled.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, sociology, social work or related field is preferred
• One-year human service experience is preferred
• Additional experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree
• Must complete California 40-hour Domestic Violence Advocate Training 
• Ability to work a flexible schedule is a must

Physical requirements:

• Primarily sedentary with intermittent standing, walking, bending, stair climbing and stooping.
• Occasional light lifting and carrying of objects weighing up to 25 lbs.
• Ability to work at a computer, including repetitive use of a keyboard and mouse.

This position is part-time, non-exempt and is paid according to federal and state laws. Candidates selected for hire are required to undergo a LiveScan background screening and TB screening.

Community Resource Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All employees must have the legal right to work in the United States without support; sponsorship is not available, nor is relocation assistance.