Colorado Nonprofit Association

Overnight Advocate – Part Time

Job Description Summary: Provide advocacy support and empowerment to residents at A Woman’s Place (an inclusive domestic violence shelter in Greeley, Colorado). Position is 25 hours per week working on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 11:30pm to 8am.

Job Responsibilities

• Maintain confidentiality of client information and the safehouse location.
• Provide crisis phone line coverage.
• Provide individualized advocacy support to participants (intake, needs assessments, and create individual service plan).
• Empower residents and assist with safety planning and community resources.
• Complete accurate documentation.
• Assist with maintaining shelter cleanliness including client rooms, common areas and receiving donations.
• Work cooperatively with other staff, interns, donors, and community housing partners.
• Maintain accurate and timely data records of activities, client notes, phone logs, financial assistance, and other services provided.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to establish priorities, meet deadlines and manage workflow.
• Proven computer skills including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Strong ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks.
• Ability to work well both independently and as part of a team.
• Bilingual preferred.

Requirements

Education: Associates Degree OR equivalent work experience.

Experience: 1-2 years of advocacy experience preferred. Knowledge of housing, women’s issues, domestic violence, and community resources preferred.

Physical Demands: Typing, Bending, Twisting, Standing, Climbing Stairs, Reaching above shoulder height, Lifting/Carrying up to 40 pounds.