House Advocate - Casual/As-Needed
Wings Program Inc. · Chicago, Illinois, US
Job Type Part-time Description To maintain the smooth operation of the Safe House and Crisis Line, and support clients as needed. Key Responsibilities: •Oper...
Job description
Job Type Part-time Description: To maintain the smooth operation of the Safe House and Crisis Line, and support clients as needed. Key Responsibilities: •Operate the Crisis Line by providing crisis intervention, counseling, education, safety planning, and referrals to callers. •Conduct and approve intake and eligibility evaluations to determine guest’s needs and appropriateness for services at the Safe House. •Interact with guests in the community areas of the house and role model social skills, conflict resolution, parenting, and other skills of daily living (this may include time management, self-care, conflict and stress management, parenting, budgeting and others). •Supervise and coordinate activities related to house policies and chores. •Identify guest needs and communicate these needs to the responsible staff member to secure donations and services. •Ensure building is safe and secure, reporting any concerns to appropriate personnel. •Maintain timely, accurate records including up-to-date client files, statistics report, and census. •Update daily roster and shift reports. •Assist with meals and mealtime during the shift. •Assist in processing and storing donations as request...