Part-Time Day Center Advocate

$35,360 - $35,360/Yr

World YWCA - Topeka, KS

posted 6 months ago

Part-time - Entry Level
Topeka, KS
Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations

About the position

The Day Center Advocate position at YWCA Northeast Kansas is a part-time role focused on providing essential support to clients who are victims of human trafficking, domestic violence, sexual assault, and abuse. This position is classified as non-exempt and requires a commitment of 20 hours per week, with a pay rate starting at $17 per hour. The work schedule is flexible and will be mutually determined, primarily during day shifts from Monday to Friday. The Day Center Advocate will report directly to the CSE Assistant Program Director and is responsible for maintaining a safe and confidential environment for clients at the YWCA Center for Safety and Empowerment's Day Center. In this role, the advocate will conduct initial intakes for clients, orient them to the day center, and complete necessary paperwork. Monitoring clients and addressing any concerns according to the day center policy manual is crucial. The advocate will also ensure the safety of both clients and staff by taking appropriate emergency measures when necessary. Maintaining cleanliness and orderliness in the day center is part of the job, which includes tasks such as managing donations, stocking the kitchen, and preparing bedrooms for clients. Documentation of relevant information in logs and providing verbal briefings to oncoming volunteers and staff are also key responsibilities. The advocate will assist in volunteer and community training regarding human trafficking and is expected to attend monthly staff meetings. The Day Center Advocate plays a vital role in promoting and supporting the mission and vision of the YWCA, which focuses on eliminating racism and empowering women. The position requires the ability to work well with a diverse client population, mediate conflicts, and relate effectively to victims in crisis. The advocate must be punctual, reliable, and understand the importance of maintaining good boundaries with clients and staff. Physical demands include the ability to drive a personal vehicle, lift up to 50 pounds, and climb stairs multiple times daily. The work environment is supportive of multicultural competency and encourages individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply, particularly people of color and those who are bilingual in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct initial day center intake for clients who are victims of human trafficking, domestic and/or sexual violence.
  • Orient day center clients and complete necessary paperwork.
  • Monitor clients in the day center, addressing any concerns that arise per day center policy manual.
  • Assure client and staff safety by taking necessary emergency measures.
  • Assist in maintaining day center cleanliness and orderliness, including laundry, donation management, stocking the kitchen, and cleaning/set up bedrooms for clients.
  • Document relevant information in logs and provide verbal briefings to oncoming volunteers and staff.
  • Maintain necessary documentation and complete weekly, bi-weekly, and/or monthly paperwork for the supervisor.
  • Assist in volunteer and community training and awareness of human trafficking.
  • Attend monthly staff meetings.
  • Actively promote and support the organization's mission and vision.

Requirements

  • Ability to work well with a diverse client population.
  • Ability to mediate and resolve conflicts.
  • Ability to relate well to victims in crisis.
  • Ability to maintain health and safety regulations at the day center.
  • Ability to work independently.
  • Ability to function in a crisis setting where interruptions are frequent.
  • Must be punctual and reliable, understanding client/staff good boundaries issues.

Nice-to-haves

  • Bachelor's degree (Preferred)
  • 1 year of experience in social work (Preferred)
  • 1 year of experience in victim advocacy (Preferred)
  • Bilingual in Spanish (Preferred)
  • Driver's License (Preferred)
  • Ability to relocate to Topeka, KS (Required)
  • Willingness to travel 25% (Preferred)

Benefits

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance
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