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Immokalee Emergency Shelter Advocate (FT)

The Shelter for Abused Women & Children • Full-time • Immokalee, Florida • 10m ago

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Shelly Stayer Shelter (Immokalee) - Immokalee, FL

Full Time

High School

None

Day

Nonprofit - Social Services

Description

Immokalee Emergency Shelter Advocate – The Shelter for Abused Women & Children

Organization: The Shelter for Abused Women & Children

Location: Immokalee Shelter location

Reports to: Immokalee Residential Manager Employment Type: Full-time, Non-exempt (Hourly)

Salary: Determined based on experience, local wages, and nonprofit industry rates.

Schedule may be one of two daily 12-hour shifts, Three days per week. Day 7 am – 7 pm OR Night 7 pm – 7 am

This is a fully in-person position with no opportunities for remote work.

The Impact of This Position:

The Shelter’s Emergency Shelter Advocates offer crisis intervention, advocacy, and empowerment-based services to support victims of domestic violence and human trafficking. They assist these individuals in navigating dangerous situations and connect them to vital resources and support systems to ensure short and long-term safety.

Non-Negotiables:

Ability to stay calm under pressure
Completion of first aid and CPR class.
High School Diploma and/or GED
Must pass state & federal background checks, provide satisfactory references, and drug screening.
Successful completion of The Shelter’s Core Competency training upon hire.
Valid FL Driver’s License.
Experience in domestic violence and human trafficking intervention & prevention preferred*

What We Value:

A culture of philanthropy.
Adaptability to new systems and processes.
Attention to detail and accuracy in work.
Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Human connection and personal growth.
Kindness, compassion, and open-mindedness.
Passion for our mission and eagerness to learn.
Professionalism and leadership by example.
Resilience and extreme ownership in facing challenges.

What You’ll Do:

Adhere to The Shelter’s policies and procedures.
Aid in filing for restraining orders, injunctions, protective orders, immigration, and other petitions. Support, assist, and advocate for victims at any stage in the criminal justice system.
Answer the crisis hotline and provide callers, as well as all program participants, with empowerment-based crisis counseling, guidance, emotional support, information, and referrals. Determine if the victim is seeking emergency shelter and offer assistance as needed.
Assess lethality of participant’s situation and participants’ needs.
Assist participant with safety plan (development & implementation).
Assist victims in securing rights, remedies, and services from other agencies.
Provide referrals, vouchers, and/or supplies for transportation, food, clothing, and emergency housing.
Provide empowerment-based, culturally inclusive family advocacy for all participants
Offer aid in locating emergency financial assistance, TANF benefits, and other resources.
Provide information on the dynamics of domestic violence and human trafficking.
Provide empowerment-based counseling (face-to-face and/or via telephone) in either individual or group settings.

Who You Are:

Able to prioritize effectively and work within tight timelines.
Caring, compassionate, and kind.
Collaborative, with the ability to inspire and foster partnerships.
Comfortable learning new systems, software, and processes.
Committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
Composed and self-aware when facing challenges.
Critical thinker and objective decision-maker.
Curious, gritty, and passionate about The Shelter’s mission.
Detail-oriented and accurate in work.
Professional proficiency in English; bilingual in Spanish or Creole preferred.
Willing to take extreme ownership of responsibilities and contributions.

The Shelter’s Spectacular Benefits Package

The Shelter offers a spectacular benefits package for all full-time staff, including a 36-hour work week, staff appreciation events, and generous 200 hours of paid time off for vacation, your birthday, holidays, and sick days. We cover 100% of medical and mental health benefits, offer affordable dental and vision plans, an employer match 401K program, Flexible Spending Account for medical expenses, Childcare & Fitness Reimbursement Plan, and much more! We also encourage a happy, healthy, and whole work environment by empowering staff to maintain their wellness through fitness incentives.

Work Environment and Non-Discrimination Disclosure Statement

You must be able to lift and bend up to 20lbs. The role may require sitting or standing for several hours at a time. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The Shelter for Abused Women & Children complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and support to the Deaf or Hard-ofHearing in accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. The Shelter is an equal opportunity employer. We adhere to a policy of making employment decisions without regard to race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, or marital status. We assure you that your opportunity for employment with us depends solely upon your knowledge, skills, and abilities. * Applicants with lived experience of domestic or intimate partner violence are encouraged to apply, provided they have been out of the abusive relationship for at least two years. This guideline ensures candidates are emotionally prepared for the delicate nature of the work, enabling them to advocate effectively for others.

Join Us Make a difference in the lives of survivors and help build a stronger, more resilient community. Apply online!

Visit naplesshelter.org or contact hr@naplesshelter.org for more information.

Qualifications

See non-negotiables section.

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