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Be a Part of the Movement to end Domestic and Sexual violence - Direct & Non-Direct Volunteers
ORGANIZATION: GENESIS HOUSE, INC
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66 people are interested
Direct Service Volunteers
Direct Contact Volunteers are used to enhance services for domestic and sexual violence. Responsibilities and Duties may include any of the following:
Sample Duties and Responsibilities
- Respond to crisis calls
- Conduct residential intakes and maintain residential files
- Provide assessment and case planning to residents based on their individual personalities and situations
- Maintain current file of referral agencies and services
- Develop professional relationship with agency staff members
- Interpret services/referrals to participants
- Ensure appropriate services for participants with Limited English Proficiency (LEP)
- Evaluate participant needs upon exit and provide follow-up services as needed
- Provide adequate items to meet participant needs
- Document and report child abuse to the Department of Children Services
- Document and report abuse to the Department of Adult Protective Services
Advocacy
- Assist participants with identification, expression of feeling and empowerment
- Assist in building self-esteem, interpersonal communication and self-protection coping skills
- Remain informed about domestic and sexual violence issues
- Work in cooperation with other staff to ensure a comprehensive approach to meeting the needs of participants
- Facilitate support groups
- Conduct individual sessions
- Conduct domestic and sexual violence education
Shelter
- Answering the crisis line
- Communicate with the night advocates regarding participants
- Maintain the white book
- Assist shelter staff with maintaining shelter quality
- Providing a clean and welcoming environment for participants
Documentation
- Assure prompt intake and documentation of all donations
- Assure that Thank You notes are sent promptly
- Oversee the distribution of donations to participants
Documentation
- Maintain accurate documentation of all services provided
- Ensure confidentiality of participant and participant services information
Other duties as assigned by supervisor
Accountability: Shelter Director
Non-Direct Service Volunteers
Non-Direct volunteers are utilized for any service that does not directly involve contact with clients. The task or project may include the following:
- Repairs and Maintenance - repairs on agnecy properties, yard work, etc.
- Housingkeeping - household chores, cleaning, organizing, painting, etc.
- Donations - Sorting and organizing donations.
More opportunities with GENESIS HOUSE, INC
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About GENESIS HOUSE, INC
Location:
269 S. Willow Avenue, Suite E, Cookeville, TN 38501, US
Mission Statement
Our mission is to promote the general welfare of victims of domestic and sexual violence by providing shelter, goods, and services while helping them find safety in their lives and the self-sufficency and healing needed to become independent. To this end, it is also our mission to enlighten the community in the dynamics of domestic and sexual abuse and its prevention by providing coprehensive educational programs.
Description
Genesis House is a trauma-informed care service provider. Trauma-informed care is an approach to engaging people with histories of trauma by recognizing the presence of trauma symptoms and acknowledging the role that trauma has played in their lives. This creates a supportive environment in which victims and survivors are empowered to make informed decisions about their lives.
Shelter
Emergency shelter services are base upon the belief that victims of domestic and sexual violence have the right to a safe place to live, knowledge advocacy, and ongoing supportive services to help them meet their needs in times of crisis. It is our belief that the cycle of domestic abuse can be broken when victims are given options and opportunities to increase their knowledge and develop a support system. To accomplish this end, we provide a 5 bedroom multifamily shelter 24 hour crisis line, advocacy, counseling and supportive services.
Supportive Transitional Housing
The supportive housing program is based upon the knowledge that many victims return to their abuser because they believe they have no other options. We also recognize employment and household management skills must be developed in a supportive environment to create life-long solutions. The Lodge is a multifamily dwelling where clients live together as they begin a new safe life and receive the help they need to pursue employment, education and independent living skills.
Supportive Group and Individual Therapy
Support group is offered to victims and survivors of domestic violence on a weekly basis. It is a safe group setting where participants are allowed to support each other and learn about the dynamics of domestic violence.
Advocacy
Trained advocates are available, in person or through our crisis hot-line, to assist victims of domestic and sexual violence during court, medical accompaniment and law enforcement accompaniment to ensure the victim has complete access to all the services our community provides.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
269 S. Willow AvenueSuite E.Cookeville, TN 38501
DATE POSTED
January 2, 2018
SKILLS
- Child Development
- Housekeeping
- Office Reception
- Basic Computer Skills
- Food Service
- Community Outreach
GOOD FOR
- Kids
- Teens
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 2 to 5 hours per week