Safe Housing Advocate DVSAS of Whatcom County

Brief Job Description

DVSAS is hiring an Safe-Housing Advocate! This position is responsible for providing empowerment-based direct services to adult and child shelter residents and callers on the 24-hour helpline and for ensuring the safety and cleanliness of the shelter facilities. Direct services include: shelter intakes; safety planning; emotional support; education about domestic violence, sexual assault, and trauma responses; referrals to community resources; crisis intervention; accountability discussions; conflict resolution with other residents; and parenting support. Holidays, evenings, weekend, weekday, and on-call overnight hours are required.

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