Job Description
Harbor House of Central Florida, located in Orlando, FL, is actively seeking a full-time Shelter Services Advocate (various shifts available) to provide advocacy, support, crisis intervention, safety planning, and lethality assessments to survivors of domestic violence residing in our emergency shelter. This entry-level position offers a $16 hourly wage with excellent benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and a 403(b) retirement plan. If this sounds like the opportunity you've been searching for, apply today!
ABOUT HARBOR HOUSE
Harbor House of Central Florida works to prevent and eliminate domestic abuse by providing critical life-saving services to survivors, implementing and advancing best practices, and educating and engaging the community in a united front. We offer emergency shelter, court injunctions, and a domestic abuse hotline. We're here to prevent and end domestic abuse through education.
At Harbor House, we are committed to our promise to never turn away any survivor who seeks safety. We offer holistic wrap-around services, including licensed daycare and a kennel, ensuring all family members, including pets, are safe and can heal and thrive.
A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A SHELTER SERVICES ADVOCATE
As a Shelter Services Advocate, you will work as part of a team in our residential shelter, providing a safe environment for adults, children, and animals fleeing domestic violence. You will deliver immediate crisis intervention and safety planning for our clients, advocating for victims of domestic violence while providing support and information about available options. Your role is to educate and empower, supporting clients' decision-making without dictating their choices.
You will develop professional relationships with clients, monitor their progress towards goals, facilitate support groups, and ensure their ongoing physical and emotional well-being. Additionally, you will conduct lethality assessments to prevent domestic violence homicides, serious injury, and re-assault, encouraging survivors to utilize support and shelter services.
You will play a crucial role in making a difference in the lives of those experiencing difficult circumstances.
QUALIFICATIONS
Note: You must attend a 3-day training to become CORE certified prior to working with survivors.
ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?
We value your time, which is why we've made our application process quick and easy. If you feel that you'd be a great fit for this Shelter Services Advocate position, please fill out our 3-minute, mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you!
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Harbor House is a drug-free workplace.
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