Domestic Abuse Shelter Advocate

3 weeks ago

Madison, United States DAIS (Domestic Abuse Intervention Services) Full time

**Position Opening - Shelter Advocate**
- Variable Part time: primarily weekend shifts (including overnights) with weekday & holiday coverage as needed._
- Pay: $21.00 per hour; $2.50 per hour shift differential for hours worked between 11pm-7am_

DAIS Shelter Advocates work to ensure that victims of intimate partner violence and their children staying in our emergency shelter have a safe, dignified, and empowered experience as they work to address the impact of intimate partner violence in their lives. See above for available shifts. Overnight shifts are awake shifts.

**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.

Primary responsibilities that contribute to a safe, dignified, and empowered experience for clients include:

- Maintaining cleanliness in shelter common areas, including the shelter kitchen; engaging clients to participate in efforts
- Cleaning and preparing rooms for client intakes
- Assisting clients with daily living needs
- Understanding and utilizing principles of trauma informed care and the empowerment philosophy of advocacy to support clients
- Conducting shelter intakes and shelter orientations
- Supporting other client and crisis services as needed, including providing help line coverage, monitoring security cameras, and providing building access to shelter clients
- Communicating shelter rules and communal living guidelines to clients and addressing difficulties or problems that arise
- Maintaining professionalism and professional boundaries with clients and staff alike
- Demonstrating humility

**Qualifications**:
Our clients come from all different backgrounds, and so do our employees. If you’re passionate about working in role like this, 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.

**Required**:

- High school graduates or equivalent

**Preferred**:

- Two years of experience working with trauma survivors
- Experience in a residential setting & crisis intervention
- Knowledge of domestic violence issues and bilingual abilities

**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
- Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

▪ Via fax or US Mail (address & fax number available on website)

**Job Type**: Part-time

Pay: $20.00 - $21.00 per hour

Schedule:

- Holidays
- Overnight shift
- Weekends only

Application Question(s):

- Are you available to work weekend shifts?

Work Location: In person

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