Domestic Abuse Shelter Advocate

Job description

.Position Opening: SHELTER ADVOCATE

Variable Part-time – Primarily Overnight & Weekend hours available.

Starts at $16.00 per hour, $0.75 additional shift differential for overnight shifts

About the Position:

• Advocates work directly with our emergency shelter residents and their children.
• Advocates provide emotional support, build community, and help connect residents to resources.
• Advocates assist residents with daily living needs.
• Advocates are a vital part of a vibrant team working together to support those who have experienced domestic violence.
• Advocates make a difference in the lives of our residents and ultimately in our community.
• This is an awake position. Current part-time needs are primarily for weekend shifts. Limited weekday and holiday coverage is also needed.

About DAIS:

• Domestic Abuse Intervention Services (DAIS) empowers those affected by domestic violence and advocates for social change through support, education, and outreach.
• DAIS envisions a nonviolent community that actively promotes safety, peace, justice, and hope.

Who are we looking for?

• High school, or equivalent, graduates.
• Prefer two years of experience working with trauma survivors.
• Experience in a residential setting and crisis intervention is also preferred.
• Knowledge of domestic violence issues and bilingual abilities are beneficial.
• There’s no such thing as a perfect candidate. You don’t need 100% of the preferred qualifications to add incredible value to our team. Our clients come from all different backgrounds, and so do our employees. If you’re passionate about what you could accomplish here, and you meet the minimum requirements of the position, we’d love to hear from you.
• Persons of color and LGBTQIA+ individuals are encouraged to apply, as the strength of our team stems from our diversity.
• DAIS is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

How to Apply:

Submit the following 3 things:

• Cover Letter – tell us a little about yourself
• Resume – tell us what you’ve done in the past
• DAIS Application for Employment (found on our website https://abuseintervention.org/get-involved/jobs/)

Incomplete applications will NOT be considered.

Completed applications may be submitted via email or by U.S. Mail to DAIS, Attn: Human Resources, 2102 Fordem Ave., Madison, WI 53704.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $16.00 per hour

COVID-19 considerations:
Hand sanitizer and face mask use are required. Social distancing and space usage restrictions implemented. Frequent cleaning of common areas within the shelter. Currently require documentation of COVID vaccination and booster or weekly COVID testing.

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About DAIS:

Domestic Abuse Intervention Services (DAIS) empowers those affected by domestic violence and advocates for social change through support, education, and outreach. DAIS envisions a nonviolent community that actively promotes safety, peace, justice, and hope.