Counselor Advocate, PT Swing - Sojourn

• Role: Counselor Advocate, PT
• Reports to: Program Manager
• Program: 1801-Sojourn
• Department: Domestic Violence
• Location: Sojourn Shelter Services - Confidential
• Setting: 100% Onsite
• Schedule: Saturday-Sunday, 6:30am - 3:00pm
• Status: Part-time/Non-Exempt/Non-Management
• Openings: 1

Summary

Sojourn’s mission is to provide, without prejudice, shelter and support services to adult and child victims of domestic violence; prevent violence through non-dominant child-rearing, and the re-envisioning of gender stereotypes using a philosophy of nonviolence and individual empowerment; and work toward advancing social justice, locally and globally.

Through shelter, support groups, workshops, hotline calls, children’s empowerment programming, legal services, and service referrals, Sojourn brings safety, connection, and hope to individuals and families.

Sojourn also works to educate the broader community and advance public policy that affirms the rights of oppressed populations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe work environment and confidentiality at all times
• Be proactive, creative, and flexible in determining, evaluating, researching, and resolving issues
• Organize and prioritize multiple activities to meet all external and internal deadlines
• Maintain professional demeanor that reflects positively on the agency
• Demonstrate respect and courtesy toward others
• Able to thrive in a work environment emphasizing teamwork and collaboration
• Respond promptly in all aspects of communication
• Work with minimum supervision
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or Equivalent
• Use of own vehicle; responsible to carry all auto insurance legally required in State of California
• Valid California Drivers License
• Trustworthy, honest, and team player.
• Ability to supervise shelter participants with dignity and respect at all times.
• Must engage participants in positive interactions and troubleshoot problems as they surface.
• Must exhibit sound decision-making ability related to crisis and safety planning
• Ability to work with a diverse population and implement cultural responsiveness
• Ability to handle communications with public, TPC staff and volunteers via phone or in person.
• Literate with the ability to operate basic computer functions.
• Able to maintain confidentiality.

Able to supervise sanitary conditions at all times in all areas including, client proms, general areas, and communal living areas.

Willingness to work flexible hours as needed, and handle emergencies which may occur daily, nightly, or overnight.

• Understanding of Domestic Violence Survivor population and their specific needs for services
• Willingness to receive 40-hour Domestic Violence Training
• Perform other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual English and Spanish
• Experience in social services program or case management preferred; 24-hour shelter experience
• Extensive experience working in social services field with direct experience related to provision of case management services
• Experience working in communal living or shelter environment

Work Environment

• Combination of field and office environment
• On occasion walk or drive to different local sites
• Regularly required to sit, stand, bend and occasionally lift or carry up to 35 pounds
• May necessitate working in busy and loud environment
• May be exposed to elements like cold, heat, dust, noise and odor
• May need to bend, stoop, twist and sit throughout the day

Expected Behaviors of All Staff

• Act as a role model
• Demonstrate a sense of responsibility
• Continuously learn and improve
• Acknowledge your own areas of improvement
• Hear and provide honest, specific and direct feedback
• Create an environment where everyone is welcomed valued and respected
• Collaborate

Equal Opportunity Employer

The People Concern is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to non-discrimination in employment. We select the most qualified individual for the job based on job-related qualifications regardless of race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, disability, ancestry, marital status, credit history, sexual orientation, arrest and court record, genetic information, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state or other applicable laws.

About the People Concern

The People Concern empowers the most vulnerable among us to rebuild their lives. One of Los Angeles County’s largest social services agencies, The People Concern was formed in 2016 in a merger of two trusted social service organizations based in Los Angeles County, OPCC and Lamp Community.

Informed by more than fifty-eight years of work in the community, The People Concern is a leading provider of, and advocate for, evidence-based solutions to the multi-faceted challenges inherent in homelessness and domestic violence.

With compassion and profound respect for those we serve, we provide a fully integrated system of care – including outreach, interim housing, mental and medical health care, substance abuse services, domestic violence services, life skills & wellness programs, and permanent supportive housing – tailored to the unique needs of homeless individuals, survivors of domestic violence, challenged youth, and others who have nowhere else to turn.

The People Concern’s model of integrated and comprehensive care empowers our participants to navigate the multi-faceted obstacles in their lives, become their best selves, and ultimately, connect with and contribute to their communities.

Benefits & Perks

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Retirement Planning (403b) & Matching
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation Days
• Paid Sick Days
• Employee Assistance Plans (EAP)
• TELUS Health
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Basic Life / Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
• Voluntary Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Pet Insurance
• Corporate Discounts: Discounts on Hotels, Theme Parks, Concerts, Movies, Restaurants & More
• The People Concern University & Certificates