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YWCA Utah

Relief Advocate

Salt Lake City, UT · On-site

$18.89/hr

Position: Relief Advocate Full Time Equivalency: Non-regular Hours/Week: Variable, Minimum ... The most common shifts we need filled are 11pm-7:30am and 3pm-11:30pm weekdays and weekends.

Box Elder County

Victim Advocate

Brigham City, UT · On-site

$24.56/hr

The Advocate assists victims and witnesses throughout the criminal justice process, provides ... nights, weekends, and holidays. The position routinely uses office equipment, computers ...

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CAPSA

Youth Advocate

Logan, UT · On-site

$18 - $21/hr

Join Our Mission as a Youth Advocate at CAPSA! Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children, youth, and families? At CAPSA, we're on a mission to create safe homes, empower ...

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CAPSA

Youth Advocate

Logan, UT · On-site

$18 - $21/hr

Join Our Mission as a Youth Advocate at CAPSA!Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children, youth, and families? At CAPSA, we're on a mission to create safe homes, empower ...

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What is a weekend advocate?

Weekend Advocates are professionals who provide support, guidance, or representation to individuals or groups during weekends. They often work in social services, crisis intervention, domestic violence shelters, or advocacy organizations, ensuring help and resources are available outside of standard weekday hours. Their responsibilities may include crisis counseling, providing information about services, and connecting clients to resources. Weekend Advocates play a crucial role in ensuring continuous support for people in need, especially during times when regular office staff may not be available.

What are some common challenges weekend advocates face when balancing high caseloads with limited weekend resources?

Weekend Advocates often encounter high demand for support services while working with fewer onsite resources compared to weekdays. This can require creative problem-solving and strong time management as you coordinate care, communicate with offsite staff, and handle urgent situations. Building solid relationships with community partners and having a thorough understanding of local resources can help you address clients’ needs efficiently. Collaboration and clear documentation are also crucial for ensuring continuity of care when weekday staff return.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a weekend advocate, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Weekend Advocate, you typically need experience in crisis intervention, knowledge of community resources, and a background in social work or a related field. Familiarity with case management software, hotline systems, and confidentiality protocols is often required. Strong active listening, emotional resilience, and effective communication skills help advocates support clients in high-stress situations. These competencies ensure that clients receive timely, empathetic assistance and appropriate referrals during critical weekend hours.

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Resident Advocate (Part Time)

DOVE Center

Saint George, UT • On-site

$18/hr

Part-time

Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 11 days ago

Job description

JOB TITLE: Resident Advocate 

REPORTS TO: Shelter Manager

LOCATION: St. George, UT

HOURS: Part-time, up to 29 hours weekly

PAY: $18.00 hourly

BENEFITS: $2.00 Weekend shift differential pay, 401(k) 3% Match, Accrued PTO. DOVE Center specified Holiday differential time and a half. Benefits are specified by hours worked in policy/procedure manual.

VALUES:  Employee will be expected to possess and demonstrate: Continual learner; self-motivator who takes initiative; outstanding attendance and punctuality; exhibit an encouraging and positive attitude; demonstrates an effective use of time, good organizational skills (including the ability to juggle projects and time commitments), and can prioritize crucial job-related tasks; can adjust to changes in normal routine and is open to requests from clients, co-staff, or administration; cooperates with staff, works well with others, provides assistance when needed, can be relied upon by co-workers/management to follow through, volunteers for assignments to enhance the organization, and is respected by his/her peers, subordinates, superiors and/or clients.  Employee is also expected to stay current with best practices for providing victim advocacy, which includes a 40-hour victim advocacy training.

RESPONSIBILITIES:  The Resident Advocate is responsible to maintain confidentiality, security, safety, and general upkeep of the DOVE House.  Attend to the overall needs of the in-shelter clients and answer all helpline and dispatch phone calls; along with assisting intake and exit of clients; and maintain a professional and considerate manner while acting as a Resident Advocate at the DOVE House.

JOB DUTIES:

  • Maintain security, safety, and upkeep of shelter
  • Provide Shelter coverage on one to two overnight shifts weekly
  • Follow policy and procedures
  • Attend to the overall needs of the in-shelter clients
  • Provide victim advocacy as needed
  • Operate the 24hr hotline and provide crisis advocacy
  • Support client action plan goals
  • Document activities and notes in database and advocate logs

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Clear criminal background check
  • Strong communication skills; including phone skills, bilingual helpful
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Two years of experience working with the public


The DOVE Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or the presence of handicaps or disabilities, or any other basis protected by state or federal law.