Job Description

Job summary

Summary of essential job functions

Responsible for shelter coverage, which includes:

• letting clients into the shelter and their rooms
• assisting clients with needs
• maintaining the daily logs and hotline stat form

Hot-line coverage, including:

• Referrals to external and internal programs
• Advocating for clients to other county’s DV shelters when WomenRising’s shelter is operating at capacity
• Conducting initial shelter eligibility screenings
• Crisis intervention to callers in immediate crisis

Positive daily interaction with clients, including inquiries about their day and needs

Administrative Responsibilities

• Identify facility needs and report needs directly to DVS Director
• Assist Shelter Coordinator in ordering from and receiving goods from vendors
• Assist Shelter Coordinator In monthly shelter scheduling, Inspections and maintenance of the Shelter
• Advocate for clients to Social Service Agencies
• Assist Clients with daily goals
• Intake/ discharge of clients
• Crisis Intervention
• Department and agency events planning
• Assist in coordinating Legal Clinic and trainings for staff
• Assist with Walk-ins
• Coordinate donations
• Assist Director with daily tasks
• Other Duties as assigned

Minimum requirements

• BA/BS in social work, sociology, psychology or related field or an Associates Degree with significant work experience
• One years’ experience working with victims of domestic violence
• DVS or CSW a plus

Abilities required

• Appreciation of social issues which impact victims including
• Strong organizational, written and communication skills
• Ability to work independently

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the lead RA. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties in addition to those outlined above from time to time, as needed.

WomenRising is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $18.00 - $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Every weekend
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Jersey City, NJ: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Do you have experience with working with domestic violence victims?

Experience:

• Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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