The duties of the Shelter Advocate include but are not limited to: 

• Ensuring that the My Sister’s Place Shelter is always a welcoming place to all and that residents and donors are provided excellent service.
• Engaging with shelter residents in a positive and compassionate manner; offering emotional support, encouragement, and spiritual guidance when appropriate for spiritual and personal growth.
• Assisting with the implementation of strategies developed by the Shelter Manager that support residents in achieving their self-sufficiency and personal growth goals such as job searches and readiness, education goals, childcare assistance, etc.  
• Documenting and reporting relevant and factual observations and/or problems encountered with residents, elevating issues to the Shelter Manager as necessary.
• Preparing a meal for shelter residents from the assigned daily menu.
• Maintain a clean work/living environment in the shelter by making sure the staff bedroom, bathroom, and common areas are clean.
• Completing all staff development trainings and other tasks as assigned by the Shelter Manager and/or Executive Director.
• Providing timely communication with the Shelter Manager, sharing all information necessary for him or her to make informed decisions that impact shelter residents or the shelter’s operations.
• Other duties as assigned.