Part-Time Shelter Staff (Weekends And/Or Overnights) (Waltham)

Feb. 21, 2012

Boston, MA

Confidential

REACH Beyond Domestic Violence is a domestic violence agency offering prevention, intervention, and advocacy services. Programs include 24-hour hotline services, emergency shelter, support groups, legal advocacy, specialized children's services, community-based victim advocacy programs and community outreach and training. In 2012 alone, REACH will work with over 6,000 people in our 27 community service area and beyond. REACH is looking for part-time residential staff to work in our shelter with survivors of domestic violence and their children.

Part time/Overnight Residential Staff work in our shelter and safe home with survivors of domestic violence and their children. Responsibilities include providing advocacy for survivors, answering the hotline and maintaining the shelter property.

DUTIES

- Answer the hotline, providing crisis intervention, safety planning, support and information to callers.

- Complete intakes as needed for shelter and safe home.

- Assist new residents with the admission process.

- Assist shelter residents and safe home guests with referrals, advocacy, support and safety planning.

- Transport shelter residents and safe home guests if other transportation is not available or in the event of an emergency.

- Ensure the safety and security of the property and the residents.

- Work with shelter residents and safe home guests around shelter guidelines relating to community living and curfew.

- Update the bed update at the beginning and end of each shift.

- Communicate any individual or group concerns or needs to staff.

- Attend monthly supervision.

- Other duties as assigned by the Director of Residential Programs.

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience working in a residential setting and experience with trauma survivors is preferred

Candidate must have a car and be willing to transport residents

WORK SCHEDULE

We are currently in need of someone for Monday evenings from 5-9pm and Thursday and Friday afternoons from 1-6pm. Additional availability for as needed weekend and overnight shift coverage is preferred.

Please send resume and cover letter to Jessica Castro, Director of Residential Programs, at jessica@reachma.org.