Our Mission
Shelter From The Storm, Inc. (SFTS) provides comprehensive services to victims of domestic violence— professionally, ethically, and compassionately. Our Vision is to continue to bring to victims of domestic violence, who are residents of the Coachella Valley, the highest quality of service and human warmth.
Job Description Summary
The Family Services Worker, under the Supervision of Director of Shelter Services and the Executive Director, will provide an on-site staff presence at SFTS’ safe haven domestic violence shelter program site.
Work schedule: Part-time positions available.
· Working ạ set schedule;
· Mixture of late afternoon-evening shifts (1:30pm to 10pm) and overnight shifts (9:30pm to 6am);
· Includes weekends
The staffer will be an advocate, and case worker providing crisis intervention, hotline coverage, role modeling of appropriate family interactions, small group session interactions, and family activities. The staffer will provide supportive services to clients in the shelter program, address their needs, monitor client compliance with program regulations, and the safety of the confidential safe haven shelter site.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.
Education and/or Experience
· Bachelor's degree or equivalent from four-year college; or three-years related experience and/or
training; or equivalent combination of education and
experience.
· 2-years in human services/customer service and/or
· related experience; understanding of economic, cultural, and racial diversity in the Coachella Valley.
· Preferred: Bilingual, fluent in both English and Spanish.
· Completion of the 40-hour Domestic Violence training as required by the State of California,
· and the successful completion of an introductory period.
· Basic understanding of the legal system; basic understanding of grants and funding requirements.
· Knowledge of issues related to family violence, particularly wife/adult partner abuse, child abuse, and teen dating violence
· Childcare experience is a plus;
· Experience in crisis intervention and working with domestic violence victims preferred.
Required Licenses/Certifications:
· Valid California State driver’s license;
· Good driving record;
· Current California vehicle registration;
· And current automobile insurance.
Shelter From The Storm, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 8 – 28 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Education:
Language:
Shift availability:
- Night Shift (Preferred)
- Overnight Shift (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Palm Desert, CA 92260 (Required)
Work Location: In person
