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Mariposa Haven Shelter Advocate - Weekday Evening and Weekend Daytime Position
Location:
Los Angeles, CA
Description:
If you are looking for an organization where your gifts, talents, skills, and abilities contribute to a greater cause, join our team. Our Mission: Ending modern slavery through education, advocacy, and empowering survivors of human trafficking. About Us: The Coalition to Abolish Slavery and Trafficking (Cast) is a Los Angeles-based nonprofit organization that is working to put an end to modern slavery and human trafficking through comprehensive, lifesaving services to survivors and a platform to advocate for groundbreaking policies and legislation. Over the past two decades, Cast has supported thousands of survivors through every phase of their journey to freedom from counseling, to legal resources, to housing, educational and leadership training, and mentorship. Through these programs, Cast has helped empower survivors to overcome their traumatic pasts and become leading voices in shaping policy and public awareness to ultimately put an end to the fastest growing criminal enterprise of the 21st century. Cast offers generous benefits, including 100% company-paid medical, life, vision HMO plan, disability, paid sick/vacation time, and a 403(b) retirement investment plan. Also provided is an employer-paid career, professional, and personal development learning opportunity at not charge the employee. Additionally, we provide you an opportunity to work with a team of committed individuals, where you are supported and given every chance to succeed. Title/Position: Transitional Shelter Advocate Status: Non-Exempt, hourly Department: Empowerment Programs - Housing Reports To: Shelter Program Coordinator Employment Type: Regular, Full-time Location: Los Angeles, CA / On-Site PURPOSE OF POSITION The Shelter Advocate position is at the Mariposa Haven Transitional Shelter Program under the Empowerment Department. The Shelter Advocate position provides resident supervision, client assistance, and house management for survivors of human trafficking and modern-day slavery. In addition, this position will work closely with shelter staff to assist in program operations and support. This responsible position must maintain a high level of security and confidentiality required for this type of program. This position requires thorough knowledge and understanding of human rights and a strengths-based, trauma-informed approach in serving clients. The person filling the Shelter Advocate position should be able to intervene effectively in resident crises and conflicts and maintain detailed records and documentation to ensure the smooth operation of the shelter. The candidate should also possess a high level of flexibility, maturity, and awareness of the dynamics within a shelter setting. SCHEDULE (minimum of 32 hours per week) Mondays and Wednesdays 4 pm-12:30 am, and Saturday and Sundays 8 am-4:30 pm Other shifts may be available. ESSENTIAL DUTIES Resident Supervision and Interaction : Provide support and assistance to shelter residents. Ensure that residents are adhering to shelter guidelines; Follow all shelter safety and confidentiality protocols and ensure residents do as well; Help to mediate any disputes and ensure the shelter is a hospitable environment for all residents; Coordinate with Shelter Program Manager and Case Manager on client needs and requests; Be available to respond to client questions and needs; Help develop, facilitate house meetings, workshops, and social activities/events; and Ensure that residents have access to household and personal supplies; House Management : Oversee the daily operations of the shelter. Document any incidents, resident issues that arise throughout the shift (and contact Shelter Program Manager or on-call staff as needed); Review cameras to ensure that the shelter is remaining safe externally. Document any incidents; Report and manage any maintenance issues that may occur (in cooperation with the Shelter Program Manager); Ensure all clients are checked in by curfew; Monitor the house at a minimum of twice per shift to maintain the safety of clients and shelter space; Perform lock-up procedures at 11:00 pm (if during shift). Fill out the checklist; Assist with inventory of supplies for the house and residents; Ensure communal chore assignments are being completed; Data entry in the database before shift ends; Log activities in the staff log at the end of each shift; and Uphold policies and procedures that contribute to the safety and confidentiality of the CAST Shelter Program. Crisis Intervention : Provide short-term intervention to help clients receive assistance, resources, stabilization and support. Assess and respond to client crises with a strengths-based, problem-solving approach; Contact Shelter Program Manager or on-call staff member if immediate assistance is needed to stabilize a client; and Document all incidents and continue to monitor resident relations. Conflict Resolution : Manage and diffuse conflict between residents as they occur and manage any safety concerns that may arise from conflicts. Assess and respond to conflict and offer a peaceful solution to disagreements; Contact Shelter Program Manager or on-call staff members if immediate assistance is needed; Document all incidents and continue to monitor resident relations; and Communicate disputes and/or issues that require further intervention to Shelter Program Manager. Hotline Calls : Answer hotline calls from CAST's 24/7 hotline during required shifts. Answer hotline calls from CAST's 24/7 hotline, and respond accordingly; Perform client intake, screen new referrals, triage needs, create initial action plans, and coordinate with client, CAST staff, and partners to address emergency needs. Inform on-call Emergency Response staff of any urgent calls that required immediate follow-up from the hotline; Document all hotline calls in the database. *Other duties in line with the Mariposa Haven Shelter Program needs, as needed and requested. REQUIREMENTS Bachelor of Arts or Science degree, or extensive experience and demonstrated skills and aptitude considered in lieu of education. Bilingual preferred (Spanish, Arabic, Amharic or SE Asian). Demonstrated sensitivity to and knowledge of issues involved in working with diverse populations and/or with individuals who have limited English proficiency. Minimum of 1-year experience working in the shelter setting. Ability to maintain a positive, cooperative, and professional demeanor with clients, partner organizations, volunteers/interns, staff/board, donors, consultants, and members of the public. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Must be organized, flexible, detail-oriented, and multi-tasking. Sincere commitment to working independently and responsibly. Must be a self-starter, able to work in a team environment, and manage time effectively. A willingness and ability to learn about the complex issues of human trafficking and modern-day slavery and to abide by the mission and philosophy of CAST. Knowledge and understanding of immigrant and refugee rights and trafficking issues. Knowledge of and experience in supportive counseling, crisis intervention, and conflict resolution techniques. Ability and willingness to effectively intervene in and resolve resident disputes. Appreciation of sensitive confidentiality issues with a demonstrated commitment to strengths-based, client-centered practice. CA driver's license with access to an insured car (Good driving record a must). Physical demands are typical for an office environment, including sitting, reaching, lifting, speaking, hearing, and seeing. Reasonable accommodations will be made. Excellent interpersonal skills, honest communications, positive attitude, and ability to carry a professional tone. Ability to maintain composure in an organization that regularly provides support to highly traumatized victims. Must maintain a good driving record as required by the company and DOT regulations, as applicable. The driver's license must be up to date and driving records reasonably clean 'subject to review by Human Resources. Provide proof of personal auto insurance coverage - Minimum Policy structure 100/300/50 liability Ability to thrive in a mission-driven environment. Committed to the mission, vision, and values of Cast. Please be advised that this position is contingent upon grant funding to the organization and that the start date will be determined according to the commencement of the funding. CAST encourages survivors of human trafficking to apply for all employment opportunities within CAST. For this position, the candidate must not have been a client of CAST's Case Management Program within the last 2 years . CAST is an Equal Opportunity Employer The Coalition to Abolish Slavery & Trafficking (Cast) provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, CAST complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Please apply on the company online portal by, https://castla.applicantpro.com/jobs/, completing job application accompanied by a cover letter, resume, and writing sample. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE! Job Posted by ApplicantPro
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Coalition To Abolish Slavery And Trafficking
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December 26 2023 on ApplicantPro
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