Resident Advocate

Are you ready to join a team working together to make the world a better place? Russell House operates a domestic and sexual violence shelter for those needing a safe place to live.

If you are compassionate, hard-working, eager to learn, and dependable - please contact us for these Resident Advocate positions. Training and support are provided to all employees.

Duties include:

Answer help line calls to ensure that callers have access to domestic violence and/or sexual violence support and advocacy;

Provide trauma informed intervention and safety planning to potential, current, and former clients;

Assess critical needs and conduct initial intake with prospective clients;

Conduct intake interviews, provides orientation, and follows up with new shelter residents;

Monitor surveillance cameras and the safety of residents and the shelter;

Help with the daily upkeep of the shelter; and

May provide additional shift coverage, as needed, including holiday coverage as required.
 

Two Evening Full Time Shifts Available:

Weekend Shift Differential Pay

• Sunday to Thursday (40 hours)

AND

• Friday to Monday (32 hours)

2:45 p.m. to 11:15 p.m. (with 30 min. break)

One Overnight Full Time Shift Available

Weekend and Overnight Shift Differential Pay

• Friday to Monday (32 hours)

10:45 p.m. to 7:15 a.m. (with a 30 min. break)

Skills & Experience

High school diploma and related experience.

Sensitivity to and acceptance of individual needs, differences, various ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

 

Ability to conduct oneself in a professional manner, particularly in the handling of confidential information, as well as in relations with personnel, facilities, and the community.

Ability and willingness to work cooperatively as a member of a team to accomplish team goals.

Ability to pass background check.

Individual must have excellent written and verbal communication skills, be computer literate, out-going, creative and resourceful, a self-starter, and professional.

Ability to lawfully drive in the state of Missouri.

Ability to lift 40 lbs.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance