On-Call Resident Advocate

Job Description
Type of Job: 
Part-Time
Main Areas of Responsibility: 

• Provide a comfortable atmosphere to our guests while having compassion, understanding and acceptance of homeless persons
• Promote and encourage safety and clear communication
• Provide exceptional customer service and be responsive to our guests' needs
• Ensure confidentiality of guests and of their records
• Attend staff meetings and trainings as scheduled
• Crisis intervention when necessary
• Regular security checks of the facility

Additional Areas of Responsibility: 

• Label/store medications, provide access to their medications when needed; ensure inaccessibility to other guests
• Review and record all pertinent information in the communication log throughout shift
• Answer phone, log bed inquiries, provide excellent customer service to callers and provide referrals/resources as needed
• Be aware of emergency procedures
• Be a team player
• Other duties as assigned
• Ability to relate to homeless and/or mentally ill women and children

Other Information/Requirements: 

• First Aid and CPR Certifications
• Basic computer knowledge required
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 2 years related experience, experience working with vulnerable populations preferred
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Bilingual preferred
• Able to relate to women and children experiencing homelessness
• Able to work both as a team and independently, and be flexible and available

How to Apply: 

This is an on-call position so shifts can be any of the following as scheduling needs arise:
• Daily from 4 p.m. - midnight,
• Daily from midnight - 8 a.m.,
• Weekends from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
• Pay is $10/hour.

The Barrett Foundation is an EOE.
Please email your letter of interest and resume to [email protected] ATTN: Michelle Pino

Contact Information
Name: 
Michelle Pino
Agency/Organization: 
Barrett Foundation, Inc.
Address: 
10300 Constitution Ave NE
City: 
Albuquerque
State: 
New Mexico
Zip/Postal Code: 
87112
Business Phone: 
505-246-9224 x113
Business Fax: 
505-246-9272
Email Address: 
Internal Info
Date to Post: 
Aug 9 2016
Date to Remove: 
Nov 9 2016

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