Top 14 Shelter advocate Jobs in Oklahoma

Shelter Advocate
CITY RESCUE MISSION INC —Oklahoma City, OK
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Children
- Conflict management
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Shelter Human Trafficking Advocate
Community Crisis Center —Miami, OK
- $18 - $20 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Residential
- High school diploma or GED
- 403(b) matching
- Health insurance
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Shelter Entry Coordinator
Domestic Violence Intervention Services —Tulsa, OK
- Weekends as needed
- Spanish
- CPR Certification
- Writing skills
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Advocate - Survivor
Domestic Violence Intervention Services —Tulsa, OK
- Weekends as needed
- Spanish
- CPR Certification
- Writing skills
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Shelter Support Advocate- Wednesday-Saturday, 6pm-10pm
The Spring Shelter, Inc. —Tulsa, OK
- From $17.50 an hour
- Part-time
- Writing skills
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Paid holidays
- 401(k)
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Advocate Support - Overnights: Monday-Friday from 11pm-7am
The Spring Shelter, Inc. —Tulsa, OK
- From $17.50 an hour
- Overnight shift
- Driver's License
- Driving
- Children
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Housing Case Manager
CITY RESCUE MISSION INC —Oklahoma City, OK
- $45,000 a year
- Full-time
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Mid-level
- Administrative experience
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Victim's Services Coordinator
KICKAPOO TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA —McLoud, OK
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Mid-level
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Permanency Worker
the Chickasaw Nation —Ada, OK
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Computer literacy
- Writing skills
Non-Residential Case Manager
The Spring Shelter, Inc. —Sand Springs, OK
- From $19 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Tribal Adult Protective Services Specialist
Quapaw Nation Careers —Miami, OK
- Weekends as needed
- Pass drug screening
- Adults
- HIPAA
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Case Manager III Rapid Exit
MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION IN TULSA INC —Tulsa, OK
- $50,000 a year
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- Microsoft Outlook
- Writing skills
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Domestic Violence Advocate
Quapaw Nation Careers —Quapaw, OK
Must maintain a valid driver’s license in good standing and qualify under the Quapaw Nation Motor Vehicle Policy. Transport clients when necessary and approved.
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Crime Victim Advocate
Wyandotte Nation —Wyandotte, OK
Candidates must possess a valid driver's license, demonstrate professionalism and compassion when working with the public, maintain confidentiality, and be able…
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Community Health Outreach Worker
PrimaryOne Health —Columbus, OH
Assist clients in obtaining a primary care medical home; complete initial intake entry forms, maintain client records.
Housing Resource Specialist
Lutheran Social Services of Central Ohio —Columbus, OH
Valid Ohio driver's license, access to reliable insured transportation and ability to meet LSS insurance standards required. Full Time | Days | 8am - 5pm.
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Shelter Advocate

CITY RESCUE MISSION INC -
Oklahoma City, OK

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Qualifications

Case documentation in social services
Customer records maintenance
Maintaining an organized workspace
Serving clients
Abuse and neglect policy adherence
Experience working with individuals with disabilities
Intake
Greeting customers
Trauma-sensitive environment
Client assessment in social work
Client file management
Client database systems
Experience working with individuals experiencing homelessness
Direct support
Client referral services
Conflict management
Safe environment creation
Practical assistance for crisis intervention
Productivity software
Clean workspace maintenance
Experience working with individuals from underserved communities
Communication skills
Entry level
Quality data entry
Community resource coordination
Time management
Customer data entry

Full Job Description

Summary: The Shelter Advocate is a direct care team member who helps set a compassionate and respectful tone for our housing-focused shelter serving men, women, and children. This position plays a key role in client engagement, supporting day-to-day shelter operations, and ensuring a safe, welcoming environment for those in crisis. Responsibilities include assisting clients, answering questions, completing intake paperwork, and accurately entering data into the agency’s database. The Shelter Advocate monitors dorms and shelter activities, supports problem-solving, and interacts with individuals from diverse backgrounds with empathy and without judgment. This role also collaborates with staff across departments as part of an interdisciplinary approach to meet client needs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Welcome new clients and meet their immediate needs upon entry to the shelter.
Assess eligibility for services based on established guidelines and policies.
Demonstrate compassion and care for individuals experiencing homelessness.
Apply trauma-informed care principles in daily interactions to create a safe, respectful, and empowering environment for clients who have experienced trauma.
Conduct searches of client belongings per procedure; follow protocol if weapons, drugs, or paraphernalia are found.
Explain available services, shelter guidelines, bed availability, and expectations clearly.
Complete the full intake process for new clients.
Monitor assigned areas, including dorms, to ensure a clean and safe environment.
Supervise client laundry, meals, and general daily activities.
Maintain a clean and orderly reception area.
Manage basic shelter supplies and communicate client needs as necessary.
Coordinate with Case Management, Recovery, Vocational, and other teams to support service delivery.
Collaborate with internal staff and community partners in a positive, professional manner.
Accurately document client information and services in the agency database.
Report concerns or safety issues promptly to a supervisor.
Observe vulnerable populations for signs of abuse, neglect, or special needs and report as required.
Support shelter safety and security protocols.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Experience with people who are experiencing homelessness or personal lived experience with homelessness or related challenges.
Experience with social service agencies and functions
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Effective time management and communication skills
Knowledge and understanding in dealing with diverse populations including, homeless, mental health, drug addictions and people with disabilities.
Proficient use of computers, Microsoft office software and any other data management system used to track service delivery
Strong ability to effectively resolve and cope with immediate conflict and/or crisis situations
Trustworthy, reliable, and level-headed.
Emotionally healthy and able to respond to client behavioral issues in a healthy way.
Knowledge of community resources available in various neighborhoods

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee is required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to airborne pathogens. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate

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Advocate Support - Overnights: Monday-Friday from 11pm-7am

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Victim's Services Coordinator

Permanency Worker

Non-Residential Case Manager

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Case Manager III Rapid Exit

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