Resident Victim Advocate/Secretary

Job description

The Salvation Army, an internationally recognized non-profit, faith-based organization, has a job opening for a Resident Victim Advocate/Secretary for the DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROGRAM located in PASCO COUNTY, Florida. Job Summary: Accepts, orients, and counsels residents staying in the domestic violence shelter; assists residents on an assigned shift with basic needs, and ensures safety, security, and adherence to house guidelines; maintains accurate and complete records and logs containing pertinent information; ensures that shelter is maintained in a neat and proper order. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Ability to drive a vehicle may be required. Successful completion of Domestic Violence Core Competency training within 90 days of employment. Knowledge of domestic violence and sexual assault dynamics and empowerment. Knowledge of social service resources and agencies in the community. Knowledge of and ability to perform basic housekeeping functions. Ability to remain calm and make sound decisions during a crisis. Ability to work independently and with limited supervision. Ability to work with the public encompassing all types of behaviors. Ability to converse with participants to...