• Mid-Shift Direct Services Advocate

    Safe Place of Eastern South Dakota
    Job Description
    Hours: 10am – 7pm (hour break) 40 hours per week
    Reports to: Shelter Supervisor
    Qualifications:
    • Associate or bachelor’s degree in human services or a related field is preferred, but equivalent experience will also be considered.
    • Basic knowledge, understanding and experience working with victims of domestic violence and/or sexual assault. 
    • Good listener, self-motivated, team player
    • Ability to respond effectively to crises.
    • Excellent oral and written communication skills
    • Communication and public speaking skills
     
    Responsibilities:
    • Direct client services to include trauma informed care, advocacy, in-take, protection orders, and sexual assault.
    • Provide on-call crisis advocacy alternating one night a week, weekend and holiday rotation with other on-call crisis advocates.
    • Respond to emergency requests and/or needs by clients.
    • Document all interactions as required.
    • Maintain safety and security precautions.
    • Track and report donations received. Stock where required.
    • Crisis intervention and safety planning with clients/potential clients.
    • Complete room checks.
    • Shelter upkeep.
    • Other duties as assigned.
     
    Hours of work:
    • Monday through Friday; occasional evenings, weekends, and holidays.
    • Ability to adjust hours as needed to cover events and needs of the position.
     
    Contact Information
  • Mitchell Area Development Corporation