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Part Time Advocate

Location: Terebinth Refuge, Waite Park

Hours: Part-time Hourly

Pay: Starting $20.00/hr

Reports To: Program Director

Other Contacts: Clients, Staff, Community Partners (i.e., Law Enforcement, Sexual Assault Center, Community Detox). General Public

*Background check is required

Job Description:

The Part-time Advocate develops and maintains functional relationships with the residents in an advocacy capacity, encouraging each client to attain the highest degree of success and positive change through teaching, advising, and supporting. The Part-time advocate will help meet the specialized needs of the residents and work in collaboration with and support all staff in meeting those specific needs. The part-time advocate provides trauma-informed care to support residents.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide clients with a safe and supportive environment; through functional, healthy, appropriate boundaries and balanced relationships, which demonstrate the love of Christ. All staff are responsible for assisting in promoting a high quality of learning, skill building, and self-discovery for each client.
  • Part-time advocates are expected to monitor the house and residents, for safety on a regular basis.
  • Provide supportive resident documentation, medication administration, and all charting duties.
  • Ensure household duties such as meal prep and cleaning are completed and assigned activities are initiated.
  • Part-time Advocates are responsible for having a general knowledge of all the client’s individual case plans and goals and work to encourage and assist them in meeting those goals.
  • All staff are expected to maintain information concerning resident identification and their personal information confidential outside of the organization.
  • When fully trained and approved, part-time advocates are responsible for responding to crisis calls and completing documentation of those calls.
  • Part-time advocates are responsible for attending staff meetings, continuing education, and completing 20 hours of training yearly including CPR, First Aide, and Medication management.
  • Part-time advocates work every other weekend and/or varied shifts in the safe home directly interacting with residents and available to support residents as needed during their shift.

Requirements:

  • Ability to communicate professionally with, instruct, guide and support individuals who are considered at risk and traumatized.
  • Social services experience or secondary degree in a relevant Social Service field, or college courses is preferred. The 40-hour Sexual Assault Advocacy training is required and will be offered as part of their Terebinth Refuge training.
  • Knowledge of or experience in advocacy and or working within professions in the areas of mental health, criminal justice, and other social service systems is preferred.
  • Experience with trauma-informed care preferred, but not required. Trauma training will be provided.
  • Knowledge of word processing programs and basic Microsoft Office programs.
  • Valid Driver’s license and ability to transport residents in a TR vehicle.
  • Desire and ability to set personal goals to improve on one’s self, including a priority for self-care.

Ready to dive in? Fill out the form below to APPLY NOW and be part of our incredible team!

Terebinth Refuge is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer, welcoming individuals from all walks of life to apply.

For more information call our office at: 320-828-6689

Hope & Healing Store Assistant

Location: Terebinth Refuge, Waite Park

Hours: Part-Time (10-15 hrs./week)

Pay: Starting $20.00/hr

Reports To: Hope & Healing Store Manager

Other Contacts: Program Lead, Case Manager, H & H Store Interns (residents), All Staff, Vendors, Volunteers, and General Public.

 
*Background check is required
 

Working in collaboration with the Hope & Healing Store Manager, the Hope & Healing Store Assistant is responsible for assisting in product production/inventory/sales and delegating tasks to the Hope & Healing Interns in accordance with the standards set out by the social enterprise policies/direction of the Store Manager.  The H & H Store Assistant will assist the Interns to attain the highest degree of success and positive change toward employment readiness.

Are you ready to make waves of change in the world? Terebinth Refuge wants YOU to join our team as a Hope & Healing Store Assistant!
 
Mission:

Terebinth Refuge is a Christ-centered shelter and safe home that brings hope and healing services, and freedom to sexually exploited and trafficked women.

Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for knowing and carrying out the mission and purpose of Terebinth Refuge as determined by the Board of Directors.
  • Provide interns with a safe and supportive environment; through functional, healthy, appropriate boundaries and balanced relationships, which demonstrate the love of Christ. All staff are responsible for assisting in promoting a high quality of learning, skill building and self-discovery for each client.
  • Responsible for attending staff meetings, in-service workshops, continuing education to complete 20 hours yearly including CPR, and First Aid.
  • In collaboration with the Hope & Healing Store Manager, the H & H Store Assistant may assist in the hiring process. 
  • Fill store orders as needed.
  • Assist Interns to carry out the Hope & Healing Store product production.
  • Assist and coordinate the daily work of Interns, including orientation/training.
  • Communicate and keep H & H Store Manager informed in all areas of the store production including inventory/supply needs and any other challenges.
  • Ensure the Hope & Healing Store workspace remains clean and orderly daily.
  • Collaborates with Store Manager to promote creative product presentation designs, new marketing/promotional ideas and other ways to attract new customers.
  • Open/close workspace as needed.
  • Act as the lead onsite when the Store Manager is not present.
  • Attend events when the Store Manager is not present.
  • Assist in carrying out regular product inventory & maintaining general supplies.
  • Make deliveries to the office/post office when directed.
  • Order/pick-up products as directed.
  • May assist in bank deposits.
  • May deliver product to offsite locations.

 

Qualifications:

  • A High School Diploma or GED. Some college or pursuit of higher education preferred.
  • Knowledge, experience, and willingness to grow in understanding of the operation of a successful small business.
  • Ability to communicate with, motivate, instruct, guide individuals who are considered at-risk, trafficked, or exploited.
  • Ability to coordinate Interns in the operations of the social enterprise program by being “firm, fair and consistent” in communication and actions.
  • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively through verbal and written methods.
  • Ability to take initiative, problem solve and make timely productive decisions.
  • Ability to motivate people and maintain functional positive working relationships with co-workers, and Interns by using strength-based approaches and modeling appropriate problem-solving skills.
  • Knowledge of word processing programs and Microsoft Office programs preferred.
  • Desire and ability to set personal goals to improve oneself, including a priority for self-care.
 
 
Join a supportive, empowering work environment that’s all about hope and healing.

Ready to dive in? Fill out the form below to APPLY NOW and be part of our incredible team!

Terebinth Refuge is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer, welcoming individuals from all walks of life to apply.

For more information call our office at: 320-828-6689

Development Director

Location: Terebinth Refuge, Waite Park

Pay: FT Salaried, + benefits ($60,000-$65,000 starting)

Reports To: Executive Director

Other Contacts: Executive Director, TR staff, marketing consultant, volunteer coordinator, social media coordinator, board of directors, community partners, business leaders, donors, funders, public.

 

Reporting to and in partnership with the Executive Director, the Development Director will spearhead development, fundraising and outreach efforts as Terebinth Refuge continues to grow. The Development Director will have the opportunity to build on past initiatives and utilize skills to expand the development, fundraising, outreach, and donor cultivation thus playing a critical role in fulfilling the ministry’s future goals and success.

 
Are you ready to make waves of change in the world? Terebinth Refuge wants YOU to join our team!
 
Mission:

Terebinth Refuge is a Christ-centered shelter and safe home that brings hope and healing services, and freedom to sexually exploited and trafficked women.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop and execute the annual fundraising/development plan.

  • Identify, develop and maintain ongoing relationships with existing and new major donors including individuals, businesses, foundations and churches, deepening partnerships and increasing engagement with the mission and financial support for the ministry.

  • Secure financial support through various donor cultivation, fundraising, and event opportunities, directly soliciting donors.

  • Create and implement strategies to grow donors into major donors and/or Legacy Fellowship participants while creating a profile to best tailor communication and approaches to donors.

  • Work collaboratively with the Executive Director and Terebinth’s Board to lead the Development Committee and provide coaching and consultation to increase volunteer fundraising capacity.

  • Manage the implementation of a donor tracking process and oversee staff activities that relate to data entry, gift processing and donor communication.

  • Provide leadership to Terebinth Refuge’s overall marketing and communications strategies, overseeing the development of annual reports, and contributing to the development of all ongoing external communications.

  • Collaborate with grant writer and marketing/communications consultants, and social media support staff to develop and implement a coordinated and consistent fundraising and marketing strategy that is aligned with the mission and vision of the ministry and engages funders and donors.

  • Together with the Executive Director and Board, provide leadership and coordination of fundraising events, including solicitation of sponsorships.

  • Represent Terebinth Refuge at various speaking engagements, conferences and media events as needed to promote the mission and vision of the organization.

  • Engage as part of the leadership team in meetings and activities to ensure concise communication and alignment with staff and the Executive Director.

  • Oversee the management of the Volunteer Program in coordination with the Office Administrator and Volunteer Coordinator. Ensure volunteers receive proper screening, data tracking and training and cultivate potential donor partnerships.

  • Oversee Volunteer Recognition plans and events.

  • Connect with program staff to gather quotes and artwork and stories for use in messaging.

  • Cultivate and maintain relationships with church partners and businesses, providing resources to churches as needed. Coordinate and communicate “special donations” and “special requests” between program staff and churches/organizations and businesses.

  • Oversee the coordination related to basic needs drives and in-kind donors.

  • Track related data for donor cultivation/development/and event functions.

  • Maintain and update data regarding contacts, calls, meeting dates, networks, etc.

  • Ensures survivor-centered language and best practices are utilized in all events, marketing, and communications.

  • Responsible for carrying out the mission and purpose of Terebinth Refuge as determined by the Board of Directors.

Qualifications:

  • Strong passion for serving women affected by commercial sexual exploitation and sex trafficking.

  • Outgoing, friendly, approachable person with great skills in building relationships.

  • Self-directed individual, organized, and focused on follow through.

  • Skills and experience in public speaking.

  • Proven results in successful donor relationship building and fundraising for at least a 3-5 year period.

  • Knowledge and experience in web-based strategies, social media, and donor database management.

  • Excellent skills in written and oral communication.

  • Bachelor’s degree in related field.
 
 
Join a supportive, empowering work environment that’s all about hope and healing.

Ready to dive in? Fill out the form below to APPLY NOW and be part of our incredible team!

Terebinth Refuge is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer, welcoming individuals from all walks of life to apply.

For more information call our office at: 320-828-6689

Part Time Advocate

Location: Terebinth Refuge, Waite Park

Hours: Part-time Hourly

Pay: Starting $20.00/hr

Reports To: Program Director

Other Contacts: Clients, Staff, Community Partners (i.e., Law Enforcement, Sexual Assault Center, Community Detox). General Public

*Background check is required

Job Description:

The Part-time Advocate develops and maintains functional relationships with the residents in an advocacy capacity, encouraging each client to attain the highest degree of success and positive change through teaching, advising, and supporting. The Part-time advocate will help meet the specialized needs of the residents and work in collaboration with and support all staff in meeting those specific needs. The part-time advocate provides trauma-informed care to support residents.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide clients with a safe and supportive environment; through functional, healthy, appropriate boundaries and balanced relationships, which demonstrate the love of Christ. All staff are responsible for assisting in promoting a high quality of learning, skill building, and self-discovery for each client.
  • Part-time advocates are expected to monitor the house and residents, for safety on a regular basis.
  • Provide supportive resident documentation, medication administration, and all charting duties.
  • Ensure household duties such as meal prep and cleaning are completed and assigned activities are initiated.
  • Part-time Advocates are responsible for having a general knowledge of all the client’s individual case plans and goals and work to encourage and assist them in meeting those goals.
  • All staff are expected to maintain information concerning resident identification and their personal information confidential outside of the organization.
  • When fully trained and approved, part-time advocates are responsible for responding to crisis calls and completing documentation of those calls.
  • Part-time advocates are responsible for attending staff meetings, continuing education, and completing 20 hours of training yearly including CPR, First Aide, and Medication management.
  • Part-time advocates work every other weekend and/or varied shifts in the safe home directly interacting with residents and available to support residents as needed during their shift.

Requirements:

  • Ability to communicate professionally with, instruct, guide and support individuals who are considered at risk and traumatized.
  • Social services experience or secondary degree in a relevant Social Service field, or college courses is preferred. The 40-hour Sexual Assault Advocacy training is required and will be offered as part of their Terebinth Refuge training.
  • Knowledge of or experience in advocacy and or working within professions in the areas of mental health, criminal justice, and other social service systems is preferred.
  • Experience with trauma-informed care preferred, but not required. Trauma training will be provided.
  • Knowledge of word processing programs and basic Microsoft Office programs.
  • Valid Driver’s license and ability to transport residents in a TR vehicle.
  • Desire and ability to set personal goals to improve on one’s self, including a priority for self-care.

Ready to dive in? Fill out the form below to APPLY NOW and be part of our incredible team!

Terebinth Refuge is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer, welcoming individuals from all walks of life to apply.

For more information call our office at: 320-828-6689

Hours: Full Time Hourly- non-exempt

Pay: Starting at $20/hr.

*Experience & education considered

Reports To: Program Director

Other Contacts: Clients, Staff, Community Partners (i.e., Law Enforcement, Sexual Assault Center, Community Mental Health). General Public

Job Description:

The Full-time Advocate is to develop and maintain functional relationships with the residents in an advocacy capacity, which encourages each client to attain the highest degree of success and positive change through teaching, advising, and supporting. The Full-time advocate will help meet the specialized needs of the residents and work in collaboration with and support all staff in meeting those specific needs. The full-time advocate provides trauma-informed care to support residents.

Responsibilities:

  • Full-time advocates work regular shifts in the safe home directly interacting with residents and available to support residents as needed during their shift. Full-time advocates often take on extra areas of expertise to assist in providing a high level of care and the home running smoothly. (i.e.. Activity planning, Volunteer coordination, child-care education, food planning)
  • Provide clients with a safe and supportive environment; through functional, healthy, appropriate boundaries and balanced relationships, which demonstrate the love of Christ. All staff are responsible to assist in promoting a high quality of learning, skill building and self-discovery for each client.
  • Full-time advocates are expected to monitor the house and residents, for safety on a regular basis.
  • Provide supportive resident documentation, medication administration and all charting duties.
  • Full-time Advocate are responsible for having general knowledge on all the client’s individual case plan and goals and works to encourage and assist them in meeting those goal.
  • Full-time Advocates serve as Primary Advocates and are also assigned to clients. They work collaboratively with the Case Manager with full knowledge of their assigned clients individual case plan and goals so they can directly assist and be a secondary resource for the client in meeting those goals and any specific needs of their client.
  • FT Advocates ensure household duties such as meal prep and cleaning are completed and assigned daily activities are initiated and completed.
  • All staff are expected to maintain information concerning resident identification and their personal information confidential outside of the organization.
  • Full-time advocates are responsible to respond to crisis calls and complete documentation of those calls, collaborate with others (advocates, RN, Supervisor) when assessing a potential new intake. They also facilitate new client intakes ensuring all intake procedures and documentation are completed.
  • Full-time advocates are responsible for attending staff meetings, continuing education and to complete 40 hours yearly including CPR, First Aide and Medication management.
  • Responsible for knowing and carrying out the mission and purpose of Terebinth Refuge as determined by the Board of Directors.

Requirements:

  • Ability to communicate professionally with, instruct, guide and support individuals who are considered at risk and traumatized.
  • Social services or secondary degree in a relevant field, or college courses is preferred. The 40-hour Sexual Assault Advocacy training is required and will be offered as part of their Terebinth Refuge training.
  • Knowledge of or experience in advocacy and or working with professionals in mental health, corrections, the criminal justice, and other social service systems is preferred.
  • Experience with trauma-informed care preferred, but not required. Trauma training will be provided.
  • Knowledge of word processing programs and basic Microsoft Office programs.
  • Valid Driver’s license and ability to transport residents in a TR vehicle.
  • Desire and ability to set personal goals to improve on oneself, including a priority for self-care.

Ready to dive in? Fill out the form below to APPLY NOW and be part of our incredible team!

Terebinth Refuge is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer, welcoming individuals from all walks of life to apply.

For more information call our office at: 320-828-6689

Hours: Full Time Hourly

Pay: Starting at $20.00

Reports To: Program Director

Other Contacts: Clients, Staff, Community Partners (ie, Law Enforcement, Sexual Assault Center, Community Detox). General Public

Job Description:

The Overnight Advocate is to develop and maintain functional relationships with the residents in an advocacy capacity, which encourages each client to attain the highest degree of success and positive change through teaching, advising and supporting. The overnight advocate will help meet the specialized needs of the residents and work in collaboration with, and support day staff in meeting those specific needs. The overnight advocate provides trauma-informed care to support residents. Overnight staff assists and supports day staff by completing various administrative and household duties.

Responsibilities:

  • Overnight Advocate work overnight shifts in the safe home directly interacting with residents and is awake and available to support residents as needed during sleeping hours.
  • Provide clients with a safe and supportive environment; through functional, healthy, appropriate boundaries and balanced relationships, which demonstrate the love of Christ. All staff are responsible to assist in promoting a high quality of learning, skill building and self-discovery for each client.
  • Overnight staff are expected to monitor the house/residents, doing checks on an hourly basis.
  • Provide supportive documentation and charting duties along with occasional household duties such as meal prep and cleaning as assigned or needed.
  • Overnight Advocate is responsible for being knowledgeable on the client’s individual case plan and goals and works to encourage and assist them in meeting those goals.
  • All staff are expected to maintain strict confidentiality outside of the organization concerning any client information.
  • Overnight Advocate is responsible to respond to crisis calls and complete documentation of those calls.
  • Responsible for knowing and carrying out the mission and purpose of Terebinth Refuge as determined by the Board of Directors.

Requirements:

  • Independent worker
  • Ability to communicate professionally with, instruct, guide and support individuals who are considered at risk and traumatized.
  • A BS/BA or, Associates degree or working towards in a social service field and or 2 years’ experience, is strongly encouraged. The 40-hour Sexual Assault Advocacy training is required and can be offered as part of their Terebinth Refuge training.
  • Knowledge of or experience in advocacy and or working with professionals in mental health, corrections, the criminal justice and other social service systems.
  • Knowledge of word processing programs and basic Microsoft Office programs.
  • Valid Driver’s license and ability to transport residents in a TR vehicle.
  • Experience with trauma victims preferred, but not required.
  • Desire and ability to set personal goals to improve on one’s self, including a priority for self-care.

Ready to dive in? Fill out the form below to APPLY NOW and be part of our incredible team!

Terebinth Refuge is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer, welcoming individuals from all walks of life to apply.

For more information call our office at: 320-828-6689

Part Time Advocate

Location: Terebinth Refuge, Waite Park

Hours: Part-time Hourly

Pay: Starting $20.00/hr

Reports To: Program Director

Other Contacts: Clients, Staff, Community Partners (i.e., Law Enforcement, Sexual Assault Center, Community Detox). General Public

*Background check is required

Job Description:

The Part-time Advocate develops and maintains functional relationships with the residents in an advocacy capacity, encouraging each client to attain the highest degree of success and positive change through teaching, advising, and supporting. The Part-time advocate will help meet the specialized needs of the residents and work in collaboration with and support all staff in meeting those specific needs. The part-time advocate provides trauma-informed care to support residents.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide clients with a safe and supportive environment; through functional, healthy, appropriate boundaries and balanced relationships, which demonstrate the love of Christ. All staff are responsible for assisting in promoting a high quality of learning, skill building, and self-discovery for each client.
  • Part-time advocates are expected to monitor the house and residents, for safety on a regular basis.
  • Provide supportive resident documentation, medication administration, and all charting duties.
  • Ensure household duties such as meal prep and cleaning are completed and assigned activities are initiated.
  • Part-time Advocates are responsible for having a general knowledge of all the client’s individual case plans and goals and work to encourage and assist them in meeting those goals.
  • All staff are expected to maintain information concerning resident identification and their personal information confidential outside of the organization.
  • When fully trained and approved, part-time advocates are responsible for responding to crisis calls and completing documentation of those calls.
  • Part-time advocates are responsible for attending staff meetings, continuing education, and completing 20 hours of training yearly including CPR, First Aide, and Medication management.
  • Part-time advocates work every other weekend and/or varied shifts in the safe home directly interacting with residents and available to support residents as needed during their shift.

Requirements:

  • Ability to communicate professionally with, instruct, guide and support individuals who are considered at risk and traumatized.
  • Social services experience or secondary degree in a relevant Social Service field, or college courses is preferred. The 40-hour Sexual Assault Advocacy training is required and will be offered as part of their Terebinth Refuge training.
  • Knowledge of or experience in advocacy and or working within professions in the areas of mental health, criminal justice, and other social service systems is preferred.
  • Experience with trauma-informed care preferred, but not required. Trauma training will be provided.
  • Knowledge of word processing programs and basic Microsoft Office programs.
  • Valid Driver’s license and ability to transport residents in a TR vehicle.
  • Desire and ability to set personal goals to improve on one’s self, including a priority for self-care.

Ready to dive in? Fill out the form below to APPLY NOW and be part of our incredible team!

Terebinth Refuge is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer, welcoming individuals from all walks of life to apply.

For more information call our office at: 320-828-6689

Part Time Advocate

Location: Terebinth Refuge, Waite Park

Hours: Part-time Hourly

Pay: Starting $20.00/hr

Reports To: Program Director

Other Contacts: Clients, Staff, Community Partners (i.e., Law Enforcement, Sexual Assault Center, Community Detox). General Public

*Background check is required

Job Description:

The Part-time Advocate develops and maintains functional relationships with the residents in an advocacy capacity, encouraging each client to attain the highest degree of success and positive change through teaching, advising, and supporting. The Part-time advocate will help meet the specialized needs of the residents and work in collaboration with and support all staff in meeting those specific needs. The part-time advocate provides trauma-informed care to support residents.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide clients with a safe and supportive environment; through functional, healthy, appropriate boundaries and balanced relationships, which demonstrate the love of Christ. All staff are responsible for assisting in promoting a high quality of learning, skill building, and self-discovery for each client.
  • Part-time advocates are expected to monitor the house and residents, for safety on a regular basis.
  • Provide supportive resident documentation, medication administration, and all charting duties.
  • Ensure household duties such as meal prep and cleaning are completed and assigned activities are initiated.
  • Part-time Advocates are responsible for having a general knowledge of all the client’s individual case plans and goals and work to encourage and assist them in meeting those goals.
  • All staff are expected to maintain information concerning resident identification and their personal information confidential outside of the organization.
  • When fully trained and approved, part-time advocates are responsible for responding to crisis calls and completing documentation of those calls.
  • Part-time advocates are responsible for attending staff meetings, continuing education, and completing 20 hours of training yearly including CPR, First Aide, and Medication management.
  • Part-time advocates work every other weekend and/or varied shifts in the safe home directly interacting with residents and available to support residents as needed during their shift.

Requirements:

  • Ability to communicate professionally with, instruct, guide and support individuals who are considered at risk and traumatized.
  • Social services experience or secondary degree in a relevant Social Service field, or college courses is preferred. The 40-hour Sexual Assault Advocacy training is required and will be offered as part of their Terebinth Refuge training.
  • Knowledge of or experience in advocacy and or working within professions in the areas of mental health, criminal justice, and other social service systems is preferred.
  • Experience with trauma-informed care preferred, but not required. Trauma training will be provided.
  • Knowledge of word processing programs and basic Microsoft Office programs.
  • Valid Driver’s license and ability to transport residents in a TR vehicle.
  • Desire and ability to set personal goals to improve on one’s self, including a priority for self-care.

Ready to dive in? Fill out the form below to APPLY NOW and be part of our incredible team!

Terebinth Refuge is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer, welcoming individuals from all walks of life to apply.

For more information call our office at: 320-828-6689

Hours: Full Time Hourly- non-exempt

Pay: Starting at $20/hr.

*Experience & education considered

Reports To: Program Director

Other Contacts: Clients, Staff, Community Partners (i.e., Law Enforcement, Sexual Assault Center, Community Mental Health). General Public

Job Description:

The Full-time Advocate is to develop and maintain functional relationships with the residents in an advocacy capacity, which encourages each client to attain the highest degree of success and positive change through teaching, advising, and supporting. The Full-time advocate will help meet the specialized needs of the residents and work in collaboration with and support all staff in meeting those specific needs. The full-time advocate provides trauma-informed care to support residents.

Responsibilities:

  • Full-time advocates work regular shifts in the safe home directly interacting with residents and available to support residents as needed during their shift. Full-time advocates often take on extra areas of expertise to assist in providing a high level of care and the home running smoothly. (i.e.. Activity planning, Volunteer coordination, child-care education, food planning)
  • Provide clients with a safe and supportive environment; through functional, healthy, appropriate boundaries and balanced relationships, which demonstrate the love of Christ. All staff are responsible to assist in promoting a high quality of learning, skill building and self-discovery for each client.
  • Full-time advocates are expected to monitor the house and residents, for safety on a regular basis.
  • Provide supportive resident documentation, medication administration and all charting duties.
  • Full-time Advocate are responsible for having general knowledge on all the client’s individual case plan and goals and works to encourage and assist them in meeting those goal.
  • Full-time Advocates serve as Primary Advocates and are also assigned to clients. They work collaboratively with the Case Manager with full knowledge of their assigned clients individual case plan and goals so they can directly assist and be a secondary resource for the client in meeting those goals and any specific needs of their client.
  • FT Advocates ensure household duties such as meal prep and cleaning are completed and assigned daily activities are initiated and completed.
  • All staff are expected to maintain information concerning resident identification and their personal information confidential outside of the organization.
  • Full-time advocates are responsible to respond to crisis calls and complete documentation of those calls, collaborate with others (advocates, RN, Supervisor) when assessing a potential new intake. They also facilitate new client intakes ensuring all intake procedures and documentation are completed.
  • Full-time advocates are responsible for attending staff meetings, continuing education and to complete 40 hours yearly including CPR, First Aide and Medication management.
  • Responsible for knowing and carrying out the mission and purpose of Terebinth Refuge as determined by the Board of Directors.

Requirements:

  • Ability to communicate professionally with, instruct, guide and support individuals who are considered at risk and traumatized.
  • Social services or secondary degree in a relevant field, or college courses is preferred. The 40-hour Sexual Assault Advocacy training is required and will be offered as part of their Terebinth Refuge training.
  • Knowledge of or experience in advocacy and or working with professionals in mental health, corrections, the criminal justice, and other social service systems is preferred.
  • Experience with trauma-informed care preferred, but not required. Trauma training will be provided.
  • Knowledge of word processing programs and basic Microsoft Office programs.
  • Valid Driver’s license and ability to transport residents in a TR vehicle.
  • Desire and ability to set personal goals to improve on oneself, including a priority for self-care.

Ready to dive in? Fill out the form below to APPLY NOW and be part of our incredible team!

Terebinth Refuge is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer, welcoming individuals from all walks of life to apply.

For more information call our office at: 320-828-6689

Hours: Full Time Hourly

Pay: Starting at $20.00

Reports To: Program Director

Other Contacts: Clients, Staff, Community Partners (ie, Law Enforcement, Sexual Assault Center, Community Detox). General Public

Job Description:

The Overnight Advocate is to develop and maintain functional relationships with the residents in an advocacy capacity, which encourages each client to attain the highest degree of success and positive change through teaching, advising and supporting. The overnight advocate will help meet the specialized needs of the residents and work in collaboration with, and support day staff in meeting those specific needs. The overnight advocate provides trauma-informed care to support residents. Overnight staff assists and supports day staff by completing various administrative and household duties.

Responsibilities:

  • Overnight Advocate work overnight shifts in the safe home directly interacting with residents and is awake and available to support residents as needed during sleeping hours.
  • Provide clients with a safe and supportive environment; through functional, healthy, appropriate boundaries and balanced relationships, which demonstrate the love of Christ. All staff are responsible to assist in promoting a high quality of learning, skill building and self-discovery for each client.
  • Overnight staff are expected to monitor the house/residents, doing checks on an hourly basis.
  • Provide supportive documentation and charting duties along with occasional household duties such as meal prep and cleaning as assigned or needed.
  • Overnight Advocate is responsible for being knowledgeable on the client’s individual case plan and goals and works to encourage and assist them in meeting those goals.
  • All staff are expected to maintain strict confidentiality outside of the organization concerning any client information.
  • Overnight Advocate is responsible to respond to crisis calls and complete documentation of those calls.
  • Responsible for knowing and carrying out the mission and purpose of Terebinth Refuge as determined by the Board of Directors.

Requirements:

  • Independent worker
  • Ability to communicate professionally with, instruct, guide and support individuals who are considered at risk and traumatized.
  • A BS/BA or, Associates degree or working towards in a social service field and or 2 years’ experience, is strongly encouraged. The 40-hour Sexual Assault Advocacy training is required and can be offered as part of their Terebinth Refuge training.
  • Knowledge of or experience in advocacy and or working with professionals in mental health, corrections, the criminal justice and other social service systems.
  • Knowledge of word processing programs and basic Microsoft Office programs.
  • Valid Driver’s license and ability to transport residents in a TR vehicle.
  • Experience with trauma victims preferred, but not required.
  • Desire and ability to set personal goals to improve on one’s self, including a priority for self-care.

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Terebinth Refuge is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer, welcoming individuals from all walks of life to apply.

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