Top 22 Shelter advocate Jobs in Springfield, Ma

Direct Service Advocate_Domestic Violence Shelter_ PT
YWCA of Western Massachusetts —Springfield, MA
- $21 an hour
- Part-time
- Mid-level
- Residential
- Organizational skills
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Relief Direct Service Advocate_DV Shelter
YWCA of Western Massachusetts —Springfield, MA
- $21 an hour
- Per diem
- Mid-level
- Residential
- Organizational skills
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Residential Advocate (Per Diem)
Way Finders —Springfield, MA
- $19.25 an hour
- Per diem
- Spanish
- Computer literacy
- English
Program Advocate, Young Parent Living Program
South Middlesex Opportu —Springfield, MA
- $17.50 an hour
- Part-time
- Bilingual
- Maintenance
- Ability to climb stairs
- 403(b) matching
- AD&D insurance
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Residential Advocate (20 hrs/wk)
Way Finders —Springfield, MA
- $19.25 - $20.00 an hour
- Part-time
- Spanish
- Computer literacy
- English
- 403(b) matching
- Commuter assistance
Direct Service Advocate_HYPP_EOW_1st Shift
YWCA of Western Massachusetts —Springfield, MA
- $21 an hour
- Part-time
- Clean driving record
- Driver's License
- Driving
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Direct Service Advocate_HYPP_2nd Shift_FT
YWCA of Western Massachusetts —Springfield, MA
- $21 an hour
- Full-time
- Clean driving record
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
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SAFEPLAN Advocate_Belchertown
YWCA of Western Massachusetts —Springfield, MA
- $24.50 - $26.00 an hour
- Full-time
- Spanish
- English
- Mid-level
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Homeless to Housing (H2H) Case Manager
Mercy Housing & Shelter Corp —Hartford, CT
- $23 - $25 an hour
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Spanish
- Clean driving record
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Employment Specialist
Mercy Housing & Shelter Corp —Hartford, CT
- $23 - $25 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Clean driving record
- Computer literacy
- Writing skills
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Program Manager
South Park Inn, Inc. —Hartford, CT
- $60,000 - $63,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Mid-level
- Recruiting
- Experience equivalent to degree accepted
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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Bilingual Domestic Violence Advocate
Hartford Interval House —Hartford, CT
- $27.83 an hour
- Full-time
- Bilingual
- Background check
- Spanish
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Third Shift Direct Care Team Lead
South Park Inn, Inc. —Hartford, CT
- From $20 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Spanish
- Addiction Medicine
- English
- Paid training
- Health savings account
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Community Social Worker
Mercy Housing & Shelter Corp —Hartford, CT
- $23 - $25 an hour
- Full-time
- Spanish
- Clean driving record
- Computer literacy
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Outreach Housing Case Manager
Mercy Housing & Shelter Corp —Hartford, CT
- $23 - $25 an hour
- Full-time
- Bilingual
- Clean driving record
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Monitor -Saint Mary's
Mercy Housing & Shelter Corp —West Hartford, CT
- $18.50 - $19.50 an hour
- Part-time
- Clean driving record
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Residential
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Case Manager, Supportive Services
Craig's Doors —Amherst, MA
- $21 - $23 an hour
- Email
- Background check
- Spanish
- Microsoft Outlook
- Paid training
- Mileage reimbursement
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Monitor -Saint Elizabeth's
Mercy Housing & Shelter Corp —Hartford, CT
- $18.50 - $19.50 an hour
- Part-time
- Serving
- Clean driving record
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Housing Case Worker, FOH, Springfield
Clinical & Support Options Inc —Springfield, MA
- $38,000 - $44,000 a year
- Full-time
- Bilingual
- Addiction Medicine
- Computer literacy
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Assistant Youth Program Director | Adolescent & Family Services
Gandara Mental Health Center, Inc. —Springfield, MA
- $54,000 - $58,000 a year
- Bilingual
- Background check
- Writing skills
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid holidays
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Direct Service Advocate_Domestic Violence Shelter_ PT

YWCA of Western Massachusetts -
Springfield, MA

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Job Details

Part-time
$21 an hour
11 days ago

Qualifications

Domestic violence situation handling
Working with survivors of violence
Domestic violence intervention
Computer skills
Associate's degree

Full Job Description

The YWCA of Western MA is dedicated to eliminating racism and empowering survivors. The YW provides a safe place for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. Our programs and services include crisis shelter and transitional housing for survivors and their families, counseling, SAFEPLAN court advocacy, community education, supervised visitation, and vocational training for youth. The YWCA provides services at several sites, including Holyoke, Northampton, Westfield, and our primary Springfield campus.

The YWCA is seeking a Direct Service Advocate for our Domestic Violence Shelter Services in Springfield, MA. The Direct Service Advocate (DSA) is responsible for providing support, advocacy and role modeling to adult, teen, and child program participants living in the YWCA’s residential programs. DSA’s are part of a team model working with peers, supervisors, clinicians and outside connections to best serve program participants. DSA’s support the agency mission and trauma informed service model in order to provide safe, consistent and quality services to vulnerable populations.

Job Title: Direct Service Advocate

Reports to: Assistant Program Director

Schedule: Part-time; Saturday/Sunday, 7:00am-3:00pm; 15 hours biweekly

Starting Rate $21.00/hr

FLSA Status: Non Exempt

Primary Responsibilities for the position include, but are not limited to:

Conduct shelter intakes as needed.
Provide crisis intervention and counseling as needed.
Help residents become acquainted with shelter and other residents and provide counseling to resident upon arrival.
Responsible for maintenance and upkeep of the facility and property (including, but not limited to: vacuuming, laundry area, shoveling, mopping, and take trash out).
Enforce shelter rules and guidelines.
Engage with residents at meal time and ensure that residents clean up their area prior to leaving dining area.
Complete all required paperwork and maintain client records.

Qualifications

Associate’s degree plus 1 - 3 years of experience in human services;
Experience working in residential setting;
Familiarity with issues of domestic violence;
Experience with survivors of gender-based violence and exploitation;
Experience addressing the impacts of decisions and actions on multiple communities;
Understanding of both interpersonal and structural racism and bias;
Ability to represent agency from a management perspective in an active union environment;
Excellent written and organizational skills including computer skills;
Must be able to be covered by the agency's insurance policy; and

Physical Requirements

Must be able to lift 40 lbs.

This position is covered under the CBA (union) and is subject to union dues.

INTRODUCTORY PERIOD

All employment at the YWCA begins with a 150-day Introductory Period.

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shelter advocate jobs in springfield, ma

Direct Service Advocate_Domestic Violence Shelter_ PT

Relief Direct Service Advocate_DV Shelter

Residential Advocate (Per Diem)

Program Advocate, Young Parent Living Program

Residential Advocate (20 hrs/wk)

Direct Service Advocate_HYPP_EOW_1st Shift

Direct Service Advocate_HYPP_2nd Shift_FT

SAFEPLAN Advocate_Belchertown

Homeless to Housing (H2H) Case Manager

Employment Specialist

Program Manager

Bilingual Domestic Violence Advocate

Third Shift Direct Care Team Lead

Community Social Worker

Outreach Housing Case Manager

Monitor -Saint Mary's

Case Manager, Supportive Services

Monitor -Saint Elizabeth's

Housing Case Worker, FOH, Springfield

Assistant Youth Program Director | Adolescent & Family Services

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