Share Email Opening Apply Now Title Resident Advocate  Position Resident Advocate   Location Weinberg   Department Residential   Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time   Job Type Regular   Level of Education Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Experience   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.   COVID Policy Human Resources will maintain records of vaccination status, and this will not have any bearing on your employment.   Benefits House of Ruth Maryland offers: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, Sick Leave, 403(b), and more.   EOE Statement House of Ruth Maryland is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other protected characteristics as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.   This position is currently accepting applications. Apply Now WE ALSO RECOMMEND Other Jobs Within Same Category Lead Contact Center Advocate in Lauraville, Baltimore, MD Posted on: 3/6/2023 [Apply Now] Contact Center Advocate Level I in Lauraville, Baltimore, MD Posted on: 3/6/2023 [Apply Now] Other Jobs Within 60 Miles Attorney - Baltimore in Baltimore County, MD Posted on: 2/20/2023 [Apply Now] Legal Advocate in Upper Marlboro, MD Posted on: 2/21/2023 [Apply Now] Attorney - Upper Marlboro in Upper Marlboro, MD Posted on: 2/27/2023 [Apply Now] Lead Contact Center Advocate in Lauraville, Baltimore, MD Posted on: 3/6/2023 [Apply Now] Contact Center Advocate Level I in Lauraville, Baltimore, MD Posted on: 3/6/2023 [Apply Now] Follow us

 

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