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Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $18.89

Position : Shelter Advocate

Full Time Equivalency : 0.67

Hours / Week : 24 hours, Monday-Wednesday 3pm-11pm

Compensation : $18.89

Reports to : Shelter Staff Coordinator

Direct Reports : N / A

Internal Job Code : RES-SA-DAY5

Job Posted : 11 / 19 / 2025

Bilingual candidates fluent in Spanish, as demonstrated by passing our pre-employment language exam, will receive an additional $0.50 per hour worked.

Organization Overview

Since 1906 YWCA Utah has been a voice for women, a force for change, and a place for hope. Our enduring belief is that better lives for women all women will lead to stronger families and communities. YWCA is Utahs most comprehensive provider of family violence services; our programs include walk-in services and a crisis line, emergency shelter, transitional housing, childrens programs, and a vast array of supportive services. In addition to our work in the area of family violence, the YWCA also reaches out broadly into the community with offerings for every woman, including a nationally accredited child care and early education center, leadership opportunities for women at all life stages, and opportunities to participate more fully in civic life.

Mission : YWCA Utah is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women,

and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all.

Benefits Part-Time

In addition to being a part of an organization dedicated to race & gender equity in Utah, benefits of working at YWCA include :

• Generous package of vacation, sick, and bereavement time available to all employees (amount accrued varies based on hours / week)
• 11 paid holidays
• Professional development with internal and external training opportunities
• Free Employee Assistance Program providing counseling options to employees, partners, and dependents

Position Summary

This position is a survivor-driven, trauma-informed, mobile advocacy position focused on helping crime victims increase access to safe emergency housing and retain safe, long-term housing options while they receive tailored support services.

Essential Job Functions

Competencies & Essential Skills :

Qualifications

Physical / Sensory Demands

Work is generally performed in a safe and comfortable office environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to : sit for long periods of time; use computer to enter data; use telephone to converse with customers and employees; walk and stand for long periods of time; perform repetitive wrist, hand and / or finger movement. Travel to attend conferences, training, outreach and other events occurs routinely. Rarely required to lift up to 30 lbs.

Equal Opportunity Employer

YWCA Utah is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and values a diverse workplace. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process due to disability, it is available upon request. No applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.