Main Areas of Responsibility:
The Shelter Advocate plays a critical role in maintaining peace and productivity at the Valencia Emergency Domestic Violence Shelter. The Advocate must be able to work independently to manage the activity of the shelter. Client safety and individual success are the highest priority. This is a fast paced environment with many demands. Understanding priorities, being diligent in documentation, and appropriate in all communications are essential.
Additional Areas of Responsibility:
Be On Call as scheduled for client transportation into shelter, backup in the shelter in case of crisis or emergency, or other critical shelter need.
Answer the 24-hour crisis line, document the call appropriately, make appropriate arrangements for transport if necessary, make appropriate referrals as necessary, notify 911 or emergency personnel as necessary.