This is a part-time position.

This position provides supervision and support to families who have experienced domestic violence and who need assistance in re-establishing or maintaining a safe, healthy, non-violent relationship between their children and the non-custodial parent.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinates, observes and documents visitations and exchanges; enforces court orders and conditions.
• Executes any necessary protective duties to ensure a safe visitation for the visiting children; provides crisis intervention if needed.
• Schedules interviews and appointments for visitation and exchange; and supervises on-site visitation.
• Develops strategies to serve clients who have a variety of problems, which may include: substance abuse, mental health problems, history of criminal activities, etc.

• Bachelor’s degree in human services such as social work, psychology, sociology, child development, family studies, counseling, criminal justice, or related
  degree preferred.  Experience may be substituted for college coursework. 
  
• Strong commitment to the goal of reducing family violence.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Willing to work evenings, weekends and holidays to accommodate client needs and the program.
• Positive energy for meeting new people and building relationships with trust and the program.
• Ability and willingness to nurture growth and assist all kinds of persons.
• Ability to maintain objectivity.
• Flexibility in meeting new and challenging situations.
• Bi-lingual (Spanish-English) skills very helpful.

This is a full-time position.

*Evenings and Overnight – Worker to provide direct supervision, support and direction to youth in a compassionate and respectful manner. This includes providing an unwavering commitment to the safety and support of the youth, being aware of all ongoing developments and concerns in the shelter and contributing in a positive way to a team of professionals.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree in the Behavioral Sciences preferred; will consider an equivalent combination of education and experience. Must be able to interact with a diverse and challenging client population, sometimes under stress. Must also be willing and able to perform household tasks.

Applicant must have a valid driver’s license, a satisfactory driving record, a vehicle in good working condition and must obtain the level of automobile insurance required by the agency to use personal vehicle. Finger printing, background check and physical required upon hire.

Schedule for position may include weekends and holidays.

This is a great opportunity to make a difference and gain experience in the social services field!

Summary:
To facilitate discussion during weekly Domestic Violence Interventions in psychoeducational groups. These sessions are held in day and evenings in person. Opportunities for training and certification as a facilitator is included.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and present on a relevant topic each week.
• Facilitate discussion and encourage mutual self-help exchanges of suggestions, experiences and support.
• Engage participants in leadership roles and encourage continued attendance.
• Engage in professional interactions with program participants.
• Manage group discussion/interactions effectively and make appropriate referrals to clinical resources as needed.
• Track attendance and participation and end of session surveys.
• Notify Program Director of any special needs or concerns regarding a client and his/her family and work with staff to ensure that the client receives information about any relevant resources.
• Collaborate with staff to raise awareness about the program.
• Present curriculum materials in an effective manner.

 ·   At least one year’s experience running groups. Must be able and willing
to work a flexible schedule, and evening hours and attend at any mandatory
trainings.

·                 Knowledge of issues related to intimate partner violence.

·                    Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

·                    Knowledge of the principles of human behavior.

·                    Strong group facilitation skills

·                    Working knowledge of referral sources for clients in need of other community services

·                    Ability to function effectively as a member of a team

·                    Able to commit to the program on an ongoing basis