Employment Opportunities
Lorain County Safe Harbor/Genesis House is a non-profit domestic violence social service and social change agency, providing emergency confidential shelter and a wide variety of community-based intervention and prevention services throughout Lorain County. We post new employment opportunities periodically so check back for the latest openings.
Current Openings
Last Updated (9/24/2020)
Title: Shelter Advocate
This is a part-time hourly, non-exempt position that will include weekend, evening, overnight and holiday hours. This position reports directly to the Shelter Manager.
Key Responsibilities:
In-House Responsibilities:
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Conduct in-house intake interviews
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Linkage duties including needs assessment, goal setting, and goal evaluation
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Make referrals and advocating for clients to secure appropriate services and resources for mental health services and social services
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Facilitate peer group sessions
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Individual crisis counseling
Crisis Telephone Responsibilities:
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Crisis support and linkage with Emergency Stabilization Services
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Provision of information and referrals including linkage to mental health and social service agencies
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Conduct telephone intake screenings
Additional Responsibilities:
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Provide transportation to clients
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Maintenance of shelter including conducting a daily shelter tour and reporting needed repairs and/or health and safety concerns in the log book
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Complete record keeping tasks and maintaining client’s files
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Attend all scheduled staff meetings and/or in-services
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Run agency errands, including donation pick-ups and grocery shopping
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Participate in activities that promote the agency in the community
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Other duties as assigned
Minimum Requirements:
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Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent life experience in human services
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Valid Ohio driver’s license and insured, reliable transportation
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Must be able to successfully pass a background check
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Must be able to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills are a must
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An understanding of trauma and trauma-informed care is necessary
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Strong conflict management skills
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An appreciation for the importance of maintaining strict confidentiality as well as strict professional boundaries
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A commitment to equality in relationships and women’s empowerment
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Basic computer skills, including simple database usage, Microsoft Word programs, and internet research abilities
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An understanding of and commitment to feminist principles, social change movements and activism
Lorain County Safe Harbor is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Bi-lingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply
Forward resumes to:
Virginia Beckman, Executive Director at
