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Overnight Advocate-Catalyst Confidential Shelter (HAVEN) (Chico)
Catalyst
compensation:
$20/hour, $1/hour bilingual incentive
employment type:
part-time
job title:
Advocate-HAVEN (Overnight)
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Catalyst Domestic Violence Services is seeking a compassionate and motivated candidate to fill an Overnight Advocate position at our confidential housing facility. This position is responsible for helping to create a welcoming and safe environment for individuals and families who come to stay in Catalyst's Housing Program.
Catalyst uses trauma-informed approaches and empowerment models to support people being victimized by intimate partner violence. We are looking for candidates who have skills/knowledge of these practices and who value the diversity of the human experience.
This position will be 24 hours per week with an hourly rate of $20 and a $1/hour bilingual incentive. This position will typically work overnight hours Friday-Sunday 6pm-3am at Catalyst's confidential shelter and be responsible for the hotline from home 3am-8am.
If interested in joining our team, provide a cover letter and resume one of the following ways:
If by mail: Catalyst, Attn: Ann Winters, PO Box 4184, Chico CA, 95927
If by email: ann@catalystdvsv.org with the subject line “Overnight Advocate”
Review of applications will begin Wednesday November 11, 2026. This position will be open until filled.
POSITION: HAVEN Advocate, Overnight
RESPONSIBLE TO: Housing Director
JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for direct participant services and coordination of educational, recreational, and therapeutic programs for Housing Program Participants
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Demonstrate commitment to the agency’s mission and values;
• Actively engage in the development and implementation of the agency strategic plan;
• Provide direct services, including but not limited to: crisis intervention (phone/drop-in), resource and referral, emergency transportation, shelter assessment and welcoming process;
• Coordinate educational, recreational and therapeutic programs and services at HAVEN with Catalyst staff and community agencies;
• Accompany participants to forensic exams when called upon by medical personnel, law enforcement, or survivors;
• Accompany participants to interviews with law enforcement, the district attorney, or other agencies as requested by a survivor
• Provide for overall needs of participants in housing programs including but not limited to:
o Comfortable integration for new participants of the HAVEN and Cottage Program
o Crisis intervention and support
o Safety and exit planning
o Conflict resolution
• Monitor overall safety, security and cleanliness of HAVEN including but not limited to:
o Conduct regular perimeter checks of housing program property (indoor and outdoor) and report any irregularities;
o Ensure participants are welcomed and settled in safely;
o Individual room checks and locker checks;
o Complete house laundry including towels and bedding as needed;
• Assist with the facility clean up, including staff areas, Participant common areas, sleeping areas, and bathrooms;
• Maintain, clean, and organize storage areas in HAVEN including linen storage, donation storage, file storage, and play storage;
• Maintain and update participant files and document statistics for services provided as per current policy;
• Document significant events related to facility, participants or hotline callers per agency policy;
• Assist with training and supervision of volunteers and interns based at HAVEN;
• Respond appropriately in emergency situations, including calls to fire and police when needed;
• Participate in regularly scheduled staff meetings;
• Participate in regularly scheduled program staff meetings
• Attend staff in-service as required;
• Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Related lived or work experience or Bachelor’s degree in a human service discipline;
• Demonstrated ability to cope effectively in crisis;
• Excellent communication and organizational skills;
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task, work independently and as part of a team;
• Completion of mandated 65-hour training (post-employment);
• Ability to pass DOJ background check and DMV record check (proposed);
• Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license and auto insurance; willingness and ability to maintain a safe vehicle and driving status to use for transport of Participants and self for job duties.
COMPENSATION:
• This is a 24 hours per week position;
• $20.00 per hour;
• Bilingual incentive $1.00 per hour;
• 13 paid holidays annually;
• Paid sick leave and vacation time;
• Unionized position;
• Travel reimbursement as per current personnel policies.
Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of Catalyst Domestic Violence Services to afford equal employment opportunity to all individuals, regardless of race, creed, color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, medical condition (as defined by California Government Code section 12929), gender identity or sexual orientation.
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