Pathways Victim Services Center-South Valley Services (SVS) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide options to anyone who has experienced domestic violence and sexual assault. We provide case management, prevention, and shelter to help individuals and families build lives free from violence. Our programs aim to empower individuals to recognize their self-worth and develop the necessary skills to reach their full potential. Pathways believes advocacy, prevention, and safety are the primary tools in eliminating domestic violence and sexual assault. To achieve this goal, SVS groups these three strategies into the following service areas:
- Pathways: provides shelter for women, men, and children seeking a safe place away from domestic violence and sexual assault.
- Community Advocacy: provide case management, legal advocacy, and supportive services to make accessing services more attainable.
- Prevention and Education informs and educates the public regarding domestic violence and sexual assault and how to recognize, respond, and refer individuals who need services.
Equal Employment Opportunity
SVS is an equal opportunity employer. We will extend opportunities to all individuals with-out regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, disability, age, genetic information, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws. Our policy reflects and affirms SVS’s commitment to principles of fair employment and the elimination of all discriminatory practices. We strongly encourage people of color, people from historically marginalized communities, people with disabilities, and other people who would bring diverse experiences to our community to apply.
The employees’ employment with South Valley Services is and shall continue to be for no specific period. Employment with the agency will continue to be on an “at will” basis, meaning that either the employee or agency may terminate employment at any time for any reason or no reason. The agency also reserves the right to modify or amend the terms of your employment at any time for any reason. Any contrary representations which may have been made to the employee are superseded by this agreement. This is the full and complete agreement between the employee and SVS on this term. Although your job duties, title, compensation, benefits, and the agencies policies and procedures, may change from time to time, the “at will” nature of your employment may only be changed in an express written agreement signed by the Executive Director and the Board of Directors.
Position Title
Victim Advocate
Classification
Part-time (non-exempt, 24 hours per week)
Schedule
Days, evenings, and overnight shifts
o Day Shift-7am-3pm
o Swing Shift-3pm-11pm
o Graveyard Shift- 11 pm -7am
Location: Tooele, UT 84074
Salary
$16.00 per hour
Duties
o Assume responsibility for meeting the needs of shelter residents in a helpful & courteous manner.
o Provide information & answer questions for residents.
o Provide needed items to clients when requested & communicate to management when needs are unfulfilled.
o Become familiar with client needs by reading files, staff logs, & clients notes
o Actively listen to clients & demonstrate empathy, encouragement, & support
o Ensure sleeping rooms are clean, appropriately stocked, & ready for new residents
o Assume responsibility for the 24-hour hotline.
o Answer all hotline calls in a professional & courteous manner.
o Prepare, record, & file hotline call information
o Approve new shelter residents utilizing established guidelines.
o Maintain a supply of intake files for new clients.
o Complete intake of new clients upon their arrival
o Record, copy, file, & distribute new client information.
o Assume responsibility for shelter upkeep & maintenance with or without accommodation.
o Assist, support, & encourage client completion of daily chores.
o Ensure all safety, sanitation, & health regulations are always adhered to.
o Ensure completion of assigned tasks & duties
o Ensure walkways are clean & safe in the event of inclement weather.
o Ensure general use areas are appropriately stocked & available for use.
o Ensure all areas of the shelter are clean & sanitary.
o Record, mark, & stock perishable food items when received.
o Maintain organization & cleanliness in all storage areas, rotate stock as needed with or without accommodations.
o Attending mandatory staff meetings & training.
o Assist with special projects & events with or without accommodations.
o Update room & chore list daily
o Maintain knowledge of current shelter policies & procedures
o Provide community education programs.
o Model appropriate professional boundaries with clients, staff, vendors, volunteers, & donors
Qualifications
o Excellent customer service & public relations skills
o Understanding of the definition, dynamics, & causes of domestic violence.
o Strong communication & problem-solving skills
o Able to coordinate well with others & work effectively with a variety of people.
o Professional & reliable
o Bilingual Spanish preferred
Education/ Experience
Experience working with people, preferably in a human service field
Reporting Relationship
Directly reports to the Shelter Director
Apply
Please fill out our Application of Employment here: https://svsutah.org/get-involved/employment-opportunities. Submit the application and resume within the selected Job Description where the applicant can drop and drag files and complete the submission.
