Advocate, Women's (St Louis, MO, US, 63108)Archdiocese of St. Louis
Job Summary
Saint Martha’s serves women and children impacted by domestic violence by providing shelter and resources.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Catholic Charities of St. Louis of Saint Martha's, Advocate works to ensure Saint Martha’s fulfills its mission to serve women and their children who are impacted by domestic violence. Using a trauma-informed lens, the Advocate works directly with women and children to provide crisis intervention, community referrals, safety planning, and maintain a safe program environment.
The Advocate supports and empowers women as they build a new life, free from violence by providing general support services such as access to shelter, food, clothing, and safety to clients. The Advocate provides direct services in accordance with agency policies and procedures; provides crisis intervention support by phone and in person; provides advocacy services for clients; takes responsibility for the quality and periodic evaluation of services available and rendered to agency clients; and advocates for the equality, dignity and full humanity of all persons by working for social justice.
OVERVIEW & RESPONSIBILITIES
The Catholic Charities of St. Louis, Ministry Good Shepherd Children and Family Services
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Client Support & Advocacy
Client Assessment & Care: Screen clients for services, assess needs, evaluate crisis situations, and build trusting relationships to help express feelings.
Advocacy & Referrals: Provide system advocacy (legal, medical), offer consistent and accurate referrals, and connect clients with available agency and community resources.
Parenting & Support: Deliver positive parenting information and provide support services, including emergency transportation as needed.
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Safety, Environment & Confidentiality
Confidentiality: Maintain strict client and shelter confidentiality at all times.
Safe Environment: Assist in maintaining a safe, clean, and secure agency environment.
Information & Evaluation: Collect and maintain accurate client information, and evaluate agency services against goals to recommend new programs or modifications.
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Professional Expectations & Relationships
Daily Communication: Communicate daily with staff and volunteers, and work closely with public and private agencies to secure client services.
Meetings & Collaboration: Participate actively in staff meetings and contribute input on new program development.
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Knowledge of women's issues and the dynamics of domestic violence are helpful. Must have driver's license, car, and automobile liability insurance. Must be at least 21 years of age.
SKILLS & REQUIRE FOR SUCCESS IN JOB
Demonstrated passion for the mission of Saint Martha’s. Good written and verbal skills. Ability to gain the confidence of and establish good relationships with the clients and the ability to work with a variety of clients often under stressful situations. Flexibility. Ability to prioritize tasks. Ability to work with other agencies to coordinate services for clients.
Saint Martha does not discriminate on the basis of handicapped status in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its federally assisted programs and activities. Saint Martha is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, or disability.
Pre-Employment Screening
All candidates receiving an employment offer must submit a pre-employment screening. The screenings will include criminal background check and other background checks (as needed), Family Care Safety Registration, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification. Various positions will require physical examination, Tuberculosis screening and Hepatitis A. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.
