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.
Requirements
- Maintain accurate progress notes and documentation of client services
- Adhere to program/contract compliance as per guidelines and requirements mandated for DV shelter programs, standards of confidentiality, HIPPA, safety and crisis intervention
- Provide direct services to clients: assist with client crises, ensure implementation of empowerment model, harm reduction and trauma informed care methodologies, provide crisis intervention, safety planning, resources and eligibility screenings for program services
- Assist with client entry and exit of shelter programs, facilitate support groups for Adult and Child Participants, provide child-care occasionally, ensure adherence to shelter guidelines for program participants under the supervision of shelter management
- Establish and maintain positive, productive working relationships with clients, staff, community partners and community stakeholders
- Attend staff meetings, case conferences, training workshops, and community meetings as needed
- Take inventory of site needs and submit facility maintenance, IT, and supply order requests
- Submit daily activity reports to leadership staff and effectively communicate on-site activities; ensure appropriate communication during shift transition meetings
- Participate and conduct safety drills, routine facility checks to ensure compliance with county health standards
- Participate in maintaining the organization and cleanliness of the shelter facility
- Work with shelter management to report credible suspicions of child abuse
- Train, assist and provide feedback to volunteers
- Ensure that shelter property and its surroundings is well maintained and clean
- Regularly inspect facilities to verify clean, sanitary conditions
- Report any maintenance issues or need for repairs to supervisor in a timely fashion
- Regularly inspect facility/beds to ensure they are in working order
- Train shelter support staff in proper protocol for site maintenance
- Ensure monthly safety and fire drills are conducted
Benefits
- 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
