Employment

Housing Navigator:

Missouri Shores Domestic Violence Center (MSDVC) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit located in Pierre, SD. We are dedicated to ending domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and human trafficking by responding to emergency needs and educating our community. This is a fast-paced environment with a compassionate, supportive atmosphere.

Housing Navigator Statement of Duties:

Work closely with the Executive Director to maintain fiscal responsibility;
Comply with all ESG and Transitional Housing requirements;
Develop and maintain professional relationships with property managers;
Complete intake paperwork and screen clients for eligibility in accordance with ESG and Transitional Housing guidelines;
Meet with clients for case management on an agreed-upon basis;
Assist clients with budgeting, life skills, securing housing and employment, and seeking out other essential resources;
Maintain detailed case notes and client files;
Enter data and submit reports in a timely and accurate manner;
Assist with crisis intervention and case management for clients both in and out of shelter; assist with protection orders and court accompaniment; assist with other client needs as requested;
Must take the crisis phone one night per week and some weekends when needed;
Other duties as assigned.

Housing Navigator Qualifications:

Must be compassionate and have a strong desire to help others;
Excellent oral and written communication skills, and organization skills;
Ability to work effectively with the public and a large variety of people;
Must be dependable and have good judgment and initiative to solve problems;
Must be able to respond to a higher degree of crisis and keep composure and self-control while using trauma-informed best practices;
Must be aware and sensitive to special needs populations, other cultures, and lifestyle differences;
Experience related to domestic and sexual violence or crisis intervention is preferred but not required;
Must able to travel occasionally for conferences or trainings.

Requirements:

Applicant must pass a pre-employment background check;
Applicant must possess a valid driver’s license;
Applicant must have reliable source of transportation.

Supervision will be provided directly by the Client Services Supervisor and the Executive Director. This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) paying $20/hr. Wage and benefits can be reevaluated after one year.

Apply by emailing your resume to director@missourishores.com.

Crisis Phone Weekend Advocate:

If you are interested in becoming a crisis phone advocate, please call 224-0256 and ask for Sarah. This advocate position is on call from Friday at 5:00pm until Monday at 8:00am. This position receives a stipend and training provided.

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