Shelter advocate vs victim advocate

The differences between shelter advocates and victim advocates can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 6-12 months to become both a shelter advocate and a victim advocate. Additionally, a victim advocate has an average salary of $38,628, which is higher than the $36,889 average annual salary of a shelter advocate.

The top three skills for a shelter advocate include crisis intervention, safety planning and client intake. The most important skills for a victim advocate are crime victims, safety planning, and criminal justice.

Shelter advocate vs victim advocate overview

	Shelter Advocate	Victim Advocate
Yearly salary	$36,889	$38,628
Hourly rate	$17.74	$18.57
Growth rate	12%	12%
Number of jobs	7,801	68,084
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 62%	Bachelor's Degree, 65%
Average age	43	43
Years of experience	12	12

Shelter advocate vs victim advocate salary

Shelter advocates and victim advocates have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Shelter Advocate	Victim Advocate
Average salary	$36,889	$38,628
Salary range	Between $30,000 And $44,000	Between $30,000 And $48,000
Highest paying City	Boston, MA	Baltimore, MD
Highest paying state	New Hampshire	Maryland
Best paying company	Coalition to Abolish Slavery & Trafficking	City of Baltimore
Best paying industry	Government	Non Profits

Differences between shelter advocate and victim advocate education

There are a few differences between a shelter advocate and a victim advocate in terms of educational background:

	Shelter Advocate	Victim Advocate
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 62%	Bachelor's Degree, 65%
Most common major	Psychology	Psychology
Most common college	California State University - Long Beach	California State University - Long Beach

Shelter advocate vs victim advocate demographics

Here are the differences between shelter advocates' and victim advocates' demographics:

	Shelter Advocate	Victim Advocate
Average age	43	43
Gender ratio	Male, 8.1% Female, 91.9%	Male, 12.7% Female, 87.3%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 9.9% Unknown, 4.9% Hispanic or Latino, 20.5% Asian, 5.2% White, 57.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.9%	Black or African American, 11.2% Unknown, 4.7% Hispanic or Latino, 20.1% Asian, 6.6% White, 55.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.7%
LGBT Percentage	11%	11%

Differences between shelter advocate and victim advocate duties and responsibilities

Shelter advocate example responsibilities.

Enter data in HMIS and NCATrak.
Complete necessary monthly and yearly statistics for HUD and OASAS.
Preform regular chores and cleaning tasks to ensure the safety and cleanliness of the shelter facility.
Perform routine chores and cleaning tasks assign by shift to ensure the safety and cleanliness of the shelter facility.
Facilitate weekly case management sessions with all residents, focusing on HUD goals of employment, housing and self-determination.
Record keeping, data entry into HMIS data-base, statistics, compliance to federal guidelines, chart notes, file management.

Victim advocate example responsibilities.

Present at statewide summit on alternatives to incarceration using Microsoft PowerPoint.
Conduct intakes following ethical protocol, maintaining client confidentiality according to HIPAA.
Conduct outreach efforts to promote services including PowerPoint presentations and speaking by panel.
Ensure legal compliance integrity and confidentiality in accordance with company policy and HIPAA regulations.
Assist patients in securing medical coverage by screening refer patients and coordinating the application process through successful approval.
Serve as liaison between EAC's and other departments that work with EAP members and participants.

Shelter advocate vs victim advocate skills

Common shelter advocate skills

Crisis Intervention, 24%
Safety Planning, 11%
Client Intake, 9%
Mental Health, 7%
Cleanliness, 5%
Social Work, 4%

Common victim advocate skills

Crime Victims, 11%
Safety Planning, 9%
Criminal Justice, 7%
Social Work, 7%
Advocacy Services, 6%
Mental Health, 4%