Top 9 Shelter advocate Jobs in Nashville Tn

DV Advocate PT Weekend Evenings
YWCA Nashville & Middle Tennessee —Nashville, TN
- $20.91 an hour
- Part-time
- Writing skills
- Residential
- High school diploma or GED
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PT DV Advocate (Weekend-Evening)
YWCA Nashville & Middle Tennessee —Nashville, TN
- $20.91 an hour
- Part-time
- Writing skills
- Residential
- High school diploma or GED
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FT DV Advocate - Evening
YWCA Nashville & Middle Tennessee —Nashville, TN
- From $19.38 an hour
- Online Application
- Residential
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Social Worker
Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County —Nashville, TN
- $60,090 a year
- Full-time
- Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities
- Research
- Mid-level
10d
Case Management Specialist
SALVATION ARMY —Nashville, TN
- $21 - $23 an hour
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- English
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Emergency Services Coordinator
AncoraTN —Goodlettsville, TN
- $48,000 - $56,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Hybrid work
- Background check
- Word processing
- Pass drug screening
- 403(b) matching
- AD&D insurance
Outreach Coach & LifNav (Case Management Specialist)
SALVATION ARMY —Nashville, TN
- $22 - $23 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- 3 years
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Youth Specialist, Early Childhood
Safe Haven Family Shelter —Nashville, TN
- $44,000 - $48,000 a year
- Computer literacy
- Mid-level
- Office
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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DV Advocate PT Weekend Evenings
YWCA Nashville & Middle Tennessee —Nashville, TN
Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license, motor vehicle insurance that complies with local laws, and a clean motor vehicle report (MVR).
$20.91 an hour
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PT DV Advocate (Weekend-Evening)
YWCA Nashville & Middle Tennessee —Nashville, TN
Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license, motor vehicle insurance that complies with local laws, and a clean motor vehicle report (MVR).
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DV Advocate PT Weekend Evenings

YWCA Nashville & Middle Tennessee -
Nashville, TN

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Job Details

Part-time
$20.91 an hour
8 days ago

Qualifications

Employee relationship building
High school diploma or GED
Driver's License
Typing

Full Job Description

Position Summary

Position responds to crisis hotline calls and provides support and safety plan for program participants.

Saturday and Sunday 3:00pm-11:30pm.

16 hours/week.

Relationships and Contacts

Within the organization: Maintains frequent and professional working relationships with staff throughout the organization including peers, directors, senior and executive management.

Outside the organization: Maintains frequent and professional working relationships with shelter clients, visitors and volunteers.

Essential Responsibilities

1. Assesses need of callers for emergency shelter, determines eligibility for intake and develops transportation plan to shelter.

2. Provides supportive interactions and information on the dynamics of domestic violence to shelter residents.

3. Maintains accurate and confidential records for each client, documenting resident behaviors, incidents, interactions, and progress in consistent and ethical manner on a daily basis.

4. Conducts intake, orientation, exit interviews, and safety planning with shelter residents in appropriate/timely manner.

5. Monitors building status and cleanliness, reporting malfunctions and ensuring building is kept clean.

6. Identifies barriers to success for clients and makes appropriate referrals.

7. Monitors resident activity throughout shelter and manages conflict through appropriate intervention.

8. Monitors and secures physical environment to maximize safety of residents, implementing appropriate reactions to security threats as needed.

9. Develops an understanding of agency and program policies and procedures, implementing appropriately and interpreting to residents and volunteers.

10. Manages and maintains the rotating holiday residential coverage.

Additional Responsibilities

1. Provide support to visitors and volunteers.

2. Conducts client meetings as needed to share information and build community.

3. Conduct weekly room inspections, noting status of the building and filing appropriate work orders.

4. Attends program staff meetings, in-service training sessions, YW All Staff, and other meetings as requested.

5. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

Education and Experience

High school diploma or equivalent and minimum six months related experience required; Bachelor’s in Counseling or a related mental health field preferred.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to communicate with peers/general public, clients, and/or vendors.
Ability to navigate the work environment and remain in a position for extended periods of time, with or without reasonable accommodation
Ability to carry materials with various weights up to 25 lbs.
Ability to type and use standard office equipment
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Adaptable to work environments with fluctuating noise levels

Other Requirements

Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license, motor vehicle insurance that complies with local laws, and a clean motor vehicle report (MVR).

Skill Competencies

Ability to react immediately, yet calmly, to crisis situations and quickly build rapport with callers
Ability to speak concisely and effectively communication needs and information
Demonstrate compassion and understanding for people dealing with potentially lifethreatening situations and be able to assess serious issues
Sensitivity to the needs of survivors of domestic violence and their children
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion
Resourceful, creative and problem solver
Excellent oral and verbal communication skills analyzing problems and presenting solutions to a various staff and clients
High follow through and attention to detail
Demonstrated respect for and sensitivity to cultural differences.
Willingness to support the mission of the YWCA and ability to convey its importance both verbally and in writing.

YWCA Nashville & Middle Tennessee reserves the rights to modify, interpret, or apply this job description in any way the organization desires. This job description in no way implies that these are the only duties, including essential duties, to be performed by the employee occupying this position. This job description is not an employment contract, implied or otherwise. The employment relationship remains “At-Will.” The aforementioned job requirements are subject to change to reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities.

About YWCA Nashville & Middle Tennessee

YWCA Nashville & Middle Tennessee is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.

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