We're Hiring!
JOIN THE ABBIE TEAM!
Are you ready to align your career goals with your desire to invest in our community? Would you like to work with a dynamic, supportive, and dedicated team? Consider applying for the position posted below!
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About The Abbie Shelter
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The Abbie Shelter is a leading nonprofit organization in beautiful Flathead Valley, Montana. Our mission is to promote safety, independence, and empowerment for survivors of domestic and sexual violence in Flathead County. We provide free services to survivors of all backgrounds and genders through our Helpline, court advocacy, mental health advocacy, shelter, and community outreach.
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Position Description​​
The Shelter Advocate oversees “all things shelter”, from the shelter residents to the shelter facility itself. Our shelter has 6 bedrooms and averages at 90+% occupancy, serving 100+ adults and children each year. The Shelter Advocate provides direct services to survivors of domestic and sexual violence, dating violence, stalking, and any form of intimate partner violence who are in need of residential services. This position performs assessments and intakes, provides case management and care coordination, and offers wrap-around support for shelter residents. The Shelter Advocate collaborates with other direct services staff, survivors, and community partners as a key link in systems of care and support. This is a non-entry-level position. This is a direct services position that is key in fulfilling the mission of a dynamic and effective organization. Applicants will be requested to engage in a background check process prior to hiring.
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Preferred Qualifications
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Bachelor's degree in a human services related field OR have two years of experience providing direct service to similar populations. However, candidates with relevant professional or lived experience will be considered on an individual basis.
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Strong verbal and written communication skills.
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Time management skills.
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Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
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Passion for the mission of the Abbie Shelter.
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Proficiency in use of Google Drive and Microsoft Office.
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Provide own transportation, lift up to 40 lbs, and work under conditions including: variable weather, noise, and other potentially unpredictable situations.
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Provide trauma-informed care with firm personal boundaries.
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Position Roles and Responsibilities
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Direct Service: Serve as a key member of the Abbie Shelter’s direct services team. Provide trauma-informed, structured, and compassionate services to all residential survivors, focusing on the core mission of safety, independence, and empowerment. A high level of coordination and collaboration is required across the direct service team. Responsibilities include and are not limited to:
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Crisis intervention
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Assessment
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Intake
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Case management
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Care coordination
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Conflict resolution and mediation
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Community advocacy
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Transportation
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Providing wraparound services for survivors
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Accessibility: Ensure and expand the ability of program participants and community partners to access needed services equitably.
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Collaboration: Streamline the delivery of our programming and services to further strengthen our roles with our community partners to support the coordinated community response model.
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Capacity Building: Explore and establish systemic venues to support direct services through which the organization can more reliably and predictably interact with survivors.
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Documentation: Complete documentation and keep statistics as needed. Protect confidentiality of client information. Coordinate and manage data entry with other staff.
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Organizational Values
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The Abbie Shelter values all people. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, disability, and age.
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Trauma-informed: We aim to accommodate the real needs of trauma survivors.
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Survivor led: We view survivors as being in charge of their own journey.
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Safety first: We prioritize the physical and emotional safety of survivors.
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Relationship based: We know healthy and empathetic relationships are the key to success for survivors.
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Evidence based: We use research to guide our policies and practices.
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Feminist based: We acknowledge the societal structures that limit peoples’ choices.
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Coordinated community response: We collaborate with local partners to coordinate systems of care.
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Employee self-care: We believe that you can’t pour from an empty cup.
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Compensation
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The Abbie Shelter is committed to providing employees with wages that are competitive in our area and a benefits package including: health insurance, generous PTO policy, retirement benefits, and paid professional development. Wages are $20.00 - $27.00 per hour DOE.
Application Process
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Please send a resume and letter of interest to rachel@abbieshelter.org
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Applications accepted immediately and position is open until filled.
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Preferred start date: September 9, 2024.
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Applications submitted via Indeed must still include emailed resume and letter to address above
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