Share Email Opening Title Resident Advocate  Position Resident Advocate   Location Weinberg   Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time   Shift Various Shifts   Description Why work at House of Ruth Maryland? At House of Ruth Maryland, you have the ability to expand your knowledge, promote change, and work alongside career oriented individuals while unleashing your own potential. We foster an environment of mutual respect, curiosity, and endless opportunities. So what are you waiting for?? Come join us and become a part of something special! Position Summary: The Resident Advocate is an essential staff position primarily responsible for covering the daily operations of the Shelter program, including welcoming and orienting new residents to the program, providing crisis intervention and conflict resolution services to residents, and daily enrichment activities to improve shelter stay. This position is also responsible for back up coverage on the 24 hour hotline and back up coverage for operation activities such as readying a room for occupancy, accepting and distributing donations, and light housekeeping. Shelter Residents are traumatized both by the intimate partner violence they experienced, and the sudden experience of homelessness. Families may also have unrelated trauma experiences from their lives. The Resident Advocate must be comfortable engaging traumatized people in a sensitive manner and must be comfortable working in a Voluntary Services program model.   Experience/ Requirements: One year paid or unpaid experience working in victim centered advocacy or working in a residential setting (school, hospital, shelter, nursing home, group home, etc). High school diploma/ GED equivalent may substitute for six months experience. Effective verbal, listening, and writing skills, with a strong ability to relate to a diverse range of individuals including victims, children, donors, and service providers. Oral fluency in English and another language (Spanish, Urdu, Arabic, French highly preferred) Experience working an awake overnight position. Knowledge of local human services resources.   EOE Statement House of Ruth Maryland upholds the mission of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission by being an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment and will not be excluded because of color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, or age.   This position is currently not accepting applications. To search for an open position, please go to http://HouseOfRuth.appone.com WE ALSO RECOMMEND Other Jobs Within Same Category -- None found -- Other Jobs Within 60 Miles Grants Lead in Baltimore, MD Posted on: 6/24/2025 [Apply Now] Staff Attorney - Family Law in Baltimore, MD Posted on: 5/21/2025 [Apply Now] Therapist I in Baltimore, MD Posted on: 6/23/2025 [Apply Now] Managing Therapist - Prince George and Montgomery County in Rockville , Maryland Posted on: 4/15/2025 [Apply Now] Group Facilitator in Baltimore, MD Posted on: 5/15/2025 [Apply Now] Follow us

 

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