Shelter Advocate
Winston Prouty Center for Child and Family Development Winston Prouty Center for Child and Family Development Brattleboro, VT Brattleboro, VT Full-time Full-time $24 an hour $24 an hour 4 days ago 4 days ago 4 days ago The Winston Prouty Center for Child and Family Development in Brattleboro is seeking to fill multiple Shelter Advocate positions for their new Emergency Shelter for Families with Young Children, opening in early March.
There are multiple types of positions available:
Full Time, Exempt - 40 hours per week Evening, Weekend, Awake Overnight Shifts Part-Time & Flexible - Evening, Weekend, Awake Overnight Shifts Shelter Advocates are an essential members of the Winston Prouty Emergency Shelter Team.
This team works to support shelter resident families by ensuring a safe, comfortable, healthy, and positive environment.
Our service model is responsive with strong customer service and a can do attitude as our foundation.
We are thoughtful, supportive, creative, and curious.
We provide a supportive team environment that encourages growth, trying new things, and asking for help when needed.
We also like to have fun! With values of Inclusion, Learning, Collaboration and Persistence as the core, Winston Prouty provides inclusive education and family support to promote the success of children and families.
This program, at a foundational level, will be a safe place for children.
Position Description Working in harmony with the Shelter Coordinator, Shelter Advocates ensure the safety and well-being of shelter residents on evenings, overnight, weekends, and holidays.
General Responsibilities Demonstrate compliance with all shelter policies and procedures.
Support family compliance with all policy and procedures.
Maintain a safe, clean, respectful environment for all shelter residents.
Communicate problems immediately to the Shelter Coordinator or the Director of Campus Operations.
Seek support and guidance in emergency situations, know when to seek emergency services.
Model healthy communication and a positive demeanor for all shelter residents.
Follow systems for maintaining all program and grant required recordkeeping.
Professional Development Complete and maintain all required program training.
Attend regularly scheduled staff meetings and in-service training sessions (some in evening hours).
Reporting, Health and other Requirements and Regulations Serve as mandated reporter to appropriate social service agencies.
Provide support for prevention of infectious diseases.
Provide support for prevention of pests.
Maintain confidentiality as required by the Winston Prouty Center, state and federal regulations.
Required Qualifications Associates degree in human services or a related field preferred.
Two or more years of experience working with families with young children who have been homeless or at risk of homelessness Demonstrated ability to establish strong working relationships with program participants, colleagues, and community members.
The ability to exercise compassion and professional boundaries in a congregate setting.
Good communication skills and a positive attitude.
Ability to work both independently and as a team-member.
An awareness of how to support families in a trauma-informed environment.
Personal Attributes Reliability Excellent communication skills, including good listening skills Commitment to strengths-based, non-judgmental approach to working with families Ability to respect and harness the power of diversity and inclusion Commitment to collaboration Excellent time management skills Flexibility Commitment to continuous learning and improvement Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and three professional references to be considered.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$24.
00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Patient demographics:
Children Schedule:
8 hour shift Evenings as needed Evening shift Every weekend Night shift Overnight shift Rotating weekends Weekends as needed Work Location:
In person Working in harmony with the Shelter Coordinator, Shelter Advocates ensure the safety and well-being of shelter residents on evenings, overnight, weekends, and holidays.
.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
There are multiple types of positions available:
Full Time, Exempt - 40 hours per week Evening, Weekend, Awake Overnight Shifts Part-Time & Flexible - Evening, Weekend, Awake Overnight Shifts Shelter Advocates are an essential members of the Winston Prouty Emergency Shelter Team.
This team works to support shelter resident families by ensuring a safe, comfortable, healthy, and positive environment.
Our service model is responsive with strong customer service and a can do attitude as our foundation.
We are thoughtful, supportive, creative, and curious.
We provide a supportive team environment that encourages growth, trying new things, and asking for help when needed.
We also like to have fun! With values of Inclusion, Learning, Collaboration and Persistence as the core, Winston Prouty provides inclusive education and family support to promote the success of children and families.
This program, at a foundational level, will be a safe place for children.
Position Description Working in harmony with the Shelter Coordinator, Shelter Advocates ensure the safety and well-being of shelter residents on evenings, overnight, weekends, and holidays.
General Responsibilities Demonstrate compliance with all shelter policies and procedures.
Support family compliance with all policy and procedures.
Maintain a safe, clean, respectful environment for all shelter residents.
Communicate problems immediately to the Shelter Coordinator or the Director of Campus Operations.
Seek support and guidance in emergency situations, know when to seek emergency services.
Model healthy communication and a positive demeanor for all shelter residents.
Follow systems for maintaining all program and grant required recordkeeping.
Professional Development Complete and maintain all required program training.
Attend regularly scheduled staff meetings and in-service training sessions (some in evening hours).
Reporting, Health and other Requirements and Regulations Serve as mandated reporter to appropriate social service agencies.
Provide support for prevention of infectious diseases.
Provide support for prevention of pests.
Maintain confidentiality as required by the Winston Prouty Center, state and federal regulations.
Required Qualifications Associates degree in human services or a related field preferred.
Two or more years of experience working with families with young children who have been homeless or at risk of homelessness Demonstrated ability to establish strong working relationships with program participants, colleagues, and community members.
The ability to exercise compassion and professional boundaries in a congregate setting.
Good communication skills and a positive attitude.
Ability to work both independently and as a team-member.
An awareness of how to support families in a trauma-informed environment.
Personal Attributes Reliability Excellent communication skills, including good listening skills Commitment to strengths-based, non-judgmental approach to working with families Ability to respect and harness the power of diversity and inclusion Commitment to collaboration Excellent time management skills Flexibility Commitment to continuous learning and improvement Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and three professional references to be considered.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$24.
00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Patient demographics:
Children Schedule:
8 hour shift Evenings as needed Evening shift Every weekend Night shift Overnight shift Rotating weekends Weekends as needed Work Location:
In person Working in harmony with the Shelter Coordinator, Shelter Advocates ensure the safety and well-being of shelter residents on evenings, overnight, weekends, and holidays.
.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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