--- title: Relief Shelter Advocate Weekends & Overnights description: Laurel House is hiring for the Relief Shelter Advocate Weekends & Overnights role in Lansdale, PA. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/relief-shelter-advocate-overnights-at-laurel-house-01a0eefb-b584-7724-97ff-48b2dfa70966 date: 2026-11-15T01:26:44Z og_description: Join Laurel House as Relief Shelter Advocate Weekends & Overnights in Lansdale, PA. Pays $23–$25 per hour. On-site role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/qt3hsl.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | Laurel House | | **Location** | Lansdale, PA | | **Salary** | $23/hr - $25/hr | | **Type** | Per Diem | | **Posted** | Sep 29, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** A- · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** No H-1B sponsorship on record for Laurel House. - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for Laurel House. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $40,000 – $54,000 a year (median $46,000). ## Description **Job Title: Relief Shelter Advocate [Overnights 12am to 8am] (Weekends Sat -Sun 8am to 4pm , 4pm to 12am)** **Location:** Safe Haven Center **Reports To:** Shelter Manager **FLSA Status:** Non-Exempt **Schedule:** Relief ### **About Laurel House** Laurel House is a comprehensive domestic violence agency dedicated to the vision of ending domestic violence in every life, every community, and every relationship. We provide an array of supportive services to individuals and families affected by domestic abuse, empowering survivors to build lives free from violence and fear. --- ### **Position Overview** Laurel House is seeking compassionate and reliable Shelter Advocates to join our relief overnight team. In this critical role, you will provide direct support, advocacy, and crisis intervention to adults and children residing in our emergency shelter due to experiences of domestic violence. This position offers flexible, on-call scheduling and requires availability during the overnight or as needed to ensure 24/7 shelter operations. --- ### **Key Responsibilities** - Deliver individual empowerment-based counseling and advocacy services to shelter residents. - Respond to calls and texts on the 24-hour hotline, providing crisis intervention, safety planning, and resource referrals. - Conduct client screenings, intakes, and maintain accurate and timely documentation. - Support residents in accessing resources such as housing, employment, financial assistance, healthcare, and legal aid. - Lead or assist with house meetings and group programming in coordination with the Counseling Department and Shelter Manager. - Maintain a secure, clean, and supportive environment within the shelter facility. - Coordinate donation intake, inventory, and storage. - Remain on-site until relieved by the next staff member to ensure uninterrupted shelter coverage. - Perform other related duties as assigned. --- ### **Qualifications** - Experience working with survivors of domestic violence or in residential/crisis intervention settings preferred. - Strong crisis response, active listening, and de-escalation skills. - Ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds with cultural sensitivity and empathy. - Bachelor's degree preferred, or 1-2 years of relevant experience. - Proficiency in Microsoft Office and attention to administrative detail. - Bilingual candidates (English/Spanish or ASL) strongly encouraged to apply. - Passionate about Laurel House's mission and committed to survivor empowerment. --- ### **Why Join Laurel House?** - Make a meaningful impact in the lives of survivors and their families. - Work in a collaborative, mission-focused environment. - Receive ongoing training and professional development. - Be part of a dedicated team creating safer communities. --- ### **Application Instructions** To apply, please email your resume and a brief cover letter to **amojica@laurel-house.org** with the subject line: **"Shelter Advocate Application - [Your Name]"** ## Skills - Active Listening - Bilingual - De-escalation Techniques - Planning - Domestic Violence Advocacy - Cultural Awareness - Crisis Intervention - Empathy - Coordinating - Microsoft Office - English - Counseling - Spanish ## Benefits - Professional Development ## Related - [Social Services & Nonprofits jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/social-services-and-nonprofits?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Community Services jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/social-services-and-nonprofits/community-services?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Community Support Worker jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/social-services-and-nonprofits/community-services/community-support-worker?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Related pages - [Pennsylvania](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/pennsylvania?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 100268 jobs - [Mental Health Care](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/healthcare/mental-health-care?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 26580 jobs ## Browse - [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by country](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs in the United States by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by career field](https://www.foundrole.com/careers?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)