Program Advocate, Single Adult Shelter
$35,360–$35,360 year
On-site · Framingham, Massachusetts, United States
Job Summary
Oversee shelter operations during each shift and maintain a safe, secure environment for clients and staff. Responsibilities include monitoring surroundings, ensuring client confidentiality, logging activities, reporting problems to the Program Director, attending staff meetings and trainings, engaging with clients to address needs, and maintaining compliance with program, agency, and funder requirements. Requires CPR and First Aid certification, strong interpersonal skills, crisis response ability, and a minimum of 2 years sobriety. Part-time role (18 hours/week) on Friday through Sunday from 5:00 PM to 11:00 PM in Framingham, MA, with location-specific duties at 3 Merchant Road, Framingham, MA.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 2 years sobriety
- CPR and First Aid Certified
- Demonstrated sensitivity to the needs of low income
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to respond in crisis situations
- Knowledge of substance abuse and mental illness preferred
- Basic computer skills to maintain training as assigned
- Directly reports to Program Director
- Physical capability to lift 50lbs or more and ascend/descend stairs
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