Resident Advocate

Quigley House

Resident Advocate

Green Cove Springs, FL
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    Life insurance

    401(k)

    401(k) matching

    Dental insurance

    Health insurance

    Paid time off

    Vision insurance

    Must be flexible to work either Day shift (7:00am to 3:30pm) and/or Mid shift (3:00pm to 11:30pm). Must be able to work both. This is non-negotiable.

    Full Job Description:

    Resident advocate needed for Quigley House, comprehensive domestic violence and sexual assault center in Clay County, Florida. Full time evening, night and weekend shifts at the shelter available. Must be available all shifts alternatively.

    Qualifications:

    High School Diploma or GED required. 1 year crisis intervention working with victims of domestic violence preferred. Bilingual a plus. Experience in Microsoft Office (or equivalent) and data entry. A valid driver’s license and dependable transportation required. Vehicle insurance must be maintained. Must meet eligibility requirements for Quigley House, Inc. vehicle insurance coverage. Must pass an extensive criminal background check. Minorities and battered/formerly battered persons are encouraged to apply.

    Duties and Responsibilities:

    Providing crisis intervention and information/referral to hotline callers.

    Performing all required victim follow-ups and record keeping.  Service management and follow-up to include:

    a) Safety planning with all participants. b) Providing advocacy, crisis intervention and information and referrals (including referrals for community resources and services as appropriate) to shelter residents. c) Participate in service management meetings, as required, assist with file maintenance and submit monthly statistical reports, per funding requirements. 

    Assisting domestic violence victims with filing victim’s compensation claims.

    Orientation with new residents regarding communal living and assisting new residents in meeting their immediate needs (food, clothing, toiletry items, etc). 

    Providing crisis intervention and emotional support to residents.

    Conduct intake and exit interviews with any person who is admitted or discharged from the shelter.

    Review all intake and exits to ensure accuracy and completion of records. 

    Arrange transportation of participants as appropriate.

    Resume to mevernden@quigleyhouse.org

    No phone calls, please.

    Quigley House, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.