Full-Time Residential Advocate

Volunteers of America Colorado
Durango, CO
Category Human Resources
Job Description
Role Overview

The Residential Advocate provides for the protection of the physical and emotional well-being of the Shelter residents. Responsible for providing residents with crisis intervention services and supervising volunteers on a regular basis.

What You Will Do

Provides individual counseling on a weekly basis with clients, assists the client with the identification of goals and implementing a plan. Attends staff meetings weekly, in-service training as required and meets periodically with the Program Manager for input and exchange of information.

Why It Might Be a Fit

Demonstrates compassion for helping those that are the most vulnerable in our community. Demonstrates knowledge of or a strong willingness to learn about poverty, human service government programs, VOAC solutions and services, homelessness, aging, veterans, at-risk youth and helping those most vulnerable in our society.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent in a related area.
  • One year of human service experience.
  • Direct experience working with at-risk populations (i.e. people experiencing homelessness, veterans, and/or survivors of domestic violence)
  • Training in de-escalation techniques/conflict mediation
  • CPR/ AED Certification

Benefits

  • Vacation Time
  • Separate Sick Time
  • Paid Holidays
  • Floating Holidays
  • Personal Days
  • Volunteer/Wellness Day
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Pension Plan
  • 403b Retirement Plan with Agency Match
  • Health, Dental, Vision, Pet Insurances
  • Life Insurance
  • Accident Insurance
  • Employee Assistance/Work Life Balance Program
  • Employee Discount Program
  • LifeLock with Norton
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness
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