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This Shelter Specialist is responsible for provision of services to victims of domestic violence and their children that receive services through Dove’s Domestic Violence Program. This position is supervised by the Domestic Violence Shelter Operations Supervising Coordinator.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
The Housing Advocate is responsible for arranging supportive services for homeless individuals and families who are living in emergency shelters and transitional housing in the Decatur area. Under the direction of the Homeward Bound Client Services Coordinator, the Housing Advocate implements a system for delivery of services to clients in a manner that uses existing resources and that leads to self-sufficiency and permanent housing for clients. Examples of such services include housing, job training, employment, education, budget management, bankruptcy, legal matters, DCFS, personal counseling, independent living skills, health care, parenting skills, and substance abuse treatment.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
An Education & Awareness Specialist will serve as a voice for the Domestic Violence Program by providing community awareness and education to the communities served by the program. An Education & Awareness Specialist also schedules & facilitates presentations on Domestic Violence 101 and provides information about the services offered through the program. He/she will provide direct services to adult and child clients as schedule allows while in shelter.

The Shelter Facilities Specialist is responsible for cleaning and maintaining the condition of the Dove Building at 302 S. Union St. in Decatur.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
This 3rd Shift Shelter Specialist is responsible for provision of services to battered victims and their children that enter the Dove Domestic Violence Program’s Shelter. This position is responsible for shelter coverage starting shift at midnight and ending shift at 8:00 a.m. the following morning, Monday – Friday.