Weekend Overnight Adult Advocate
Reports to: Shelter Manager
Status: Part Time - Non-Exempt
Salary Range: $25.55/hour

To assist in providing a safe place, advocacy and education for people impacted by domestic violence, sexual assault/abuse, stalking and to assist them as they explore their options in Southern Southeast Alaska. Essential Functions: To provide support, advocacy, education and resources to victims and survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault while maintaining a safe environment for victims and their dependents.

Qualifications:
• High School diploma or equivalent associate degree in related field referred.
• Ability and willingness to communicate and work well with victims and survivors from a variety of racial, cultural and economic backgrounds, and various religious beliefs, lifestyles, sexual orientation, ages and differing abilities.
• Awareness and ability to work with participants with substance abuse issues and/or mental illness.
• Awareness and ability to work with victims and survivors with physical and/or developmental disabilities
• Ability to work independently in a shelter environment with limited supervision while collaborating with the team.
• Ability to use various computer programs, answer business/crisis calls, operate copy and fax machines and other office equipment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work varied shifts as assigned
• Must have and maintain a current Alaska driver’s license and clean driving record.

Specific Job Duties:
• Develop and maintain a trusting and empowering relationship with the program participants while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Answer business/crisis telephone lines.
• General advocacy duties including: assisting participants with safety planning, referrals, information/education, assisting participants in connecting with community resources, transportation to appointments, and general shelter duties and chores.
• Make up-to-date and accurate participant records, statistics and other agency required documents which include data for monthly and quarterly reports to meet grant requirements.
• Demonstrate the ability to engage in role model direct conflict resolution and mediation.
• Demonstrate the ability to engage in ethical communication.
• Must adhere to all WISH policies, procedures and protocols including confidentiality and code of ethics.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Relationships With Other People:
• Cooperates and interacts with all WISH staff, volunteers and community service agencies with dignity and tact.
• Will not engage in intimate relationships with a person seeking or receiving services from WISH.
• Models nonviolent behavior and freedom from substance abuse.

Confidentiality:
Must adhere to all confidentiality requirements including, but not limited to WISH’s internal policies, requirements of local, state and federal law necessary to protect the safety, dignity and privacy of persons seeking or receiving services.

Background Check:
Position requires applicant to pass an FBI/State of Alaska criminal background check.

Working Conditions:
• Fast paced office environment with moderate to loud noise and frequent, unscheduled interruptions.
• Periodic exposure to situations where individuals may be a danger to themselves or others.
• Occasional exposure to hazardous conditions (cigarette smoke, bodily fluids, spills, chemicals and cleaning agents, broken glass, etc.)

Physical Requirements:
• Ability to walk, sit, climb stairs, stoop and reach high places.
• Ability to use hands and wrists, fingers and grasping.
• Frequently uses speech, hearing and sight abilities in exchanging information with clients, agency staff, employers and representatives of community organizations.
• Occasionally lifts/carries up to 50 pounds in performing various duties.

WISH is an Equal Opportunity Employer:
Alaska Natives, multi-lingual persons and survivors of domestic violence, child abuse,
or sexual assault are encouraged to apply.
ALL EMPLOYMENT WITH WISH IS AT WILL.
WISH RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CHANGE JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES AS THE NEED ARISES.
THIS JOB DESCRIPTION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A WRITTEN OR IMPLIED CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT.