Your Opportunity for Impact:
For over 40 years the Women's Center of East Texas has served survivors of domestic abuse, their witnessing children, and victims of sexual assault. We are looking for compassionate, service-oriented advocates at our Shelter who have a desire to assist these clients. Would you like to join us?
What you would be doing in this role:
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Provide clients with quality client-centered, trauma informed care.
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Work with other agency staff to coordinate services to assist clients in meeting personal goals.
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Maintain shelter upkeep including room preparation and sanitation.
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Answer hotline calls, which sometimes includes providing emergency transportation for the callers to access shelter services.
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Document the services provided.
The qualifications you need for this role:
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High School Diploma required.
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Bachelors Degree in related field or combination of social services experience and education.
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Basic knowledge of Family Violence preferred
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Knowledge and experience of working in residential/shelter environment preferred
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Ability to work various shifts, including nights, holidays, and weekends
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Active Listening
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Empathy and Compassion
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Knowledge of basic computer skills
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Self-motivated, self-confident, and compassionate
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High moral and ethical standards.
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Ability to complete required training assignments and understand the dynamics of Family Violence and other related issues
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Physical requirements as mentioned in the job description
