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 SAFE, Dillingham

Shelter Manager

Exempt/Full-time

 $36,254 to $47,876 annually

PURPOSE OF JOB: Primary responsibility for management and operations of all residential services, including providing and/or arranging for direct services to children and adults in residence, supervision of residential and adjunct service staff, and allocation of staff resources for shelter and facility operations.

QUALIFICATIONS:  Candidates must demonstrate their ability to accomplish the Essential Job Results stated below.   

Job knowledge absolutely required before entering the job

  • Solid understanding of the root causes, dynamics and prevention strategies for domestic violence, sexual assault and related abuse
  • At least two year’s experience working in residential facility with progressively responsible job duties.
  • Supervisory experience including screening, training mentoring and employee evaluation.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, to communicate effectively, and to work with people of varied backgrounds and value systems.
  • Ability to give and receive oral and written communications and to read, interpret, abide by and document required policies and procedures for program operations.
  • A personal and professional commitment to ending interpersonal violence. Ability to effectively confront issues of gender and race.
  • Must possess basic typing and computer skills including word processing, spreadsheets and data base management.
  • Must be a responsible individual of reputable character who is known to exercise sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, cope with stress and crisis situations in a calm manner and who models non-violent behavior and freedom from substance abuse
  • Certification in 1st Aid/CPR . Valid Alaska state driver’s license and clean driver record.
  • Strict Confidentiality a must.

Preferred: 

  • Experience/knowledge of working with persons with physical or mental health challenges and/or substance abuse or addiction
  • Knowledge of Bristol Bay community resources, cultural values, personal and family relationships.
  • Bi-lingual in Yupik and English.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESULTS:

Assures a continuum of support services for persons in residence by

  • Providing and documenting direct services to adults & children in the general emergency shelter including check in, orientation, advocacy, medical/legal accompaniment, crisis intervention, assistance in determining issues and needs, developing plans for resolution of identified needs, making referrals and assuring access to resources, conducting lethality assessment and providing/monitoring collection of fees.   
  • Providing/arranging for check out and follow-up services for shelter residents including safety planning and continuing contact after leaving the shelter.
  • Coordinating and arranging for assessments and services to assist in the prevention of unplanned pregnancies
  • Providing and arranging for house meetings, regular support groups, educational programs and daily child care/children’s programming for shelter residents
  • Promoting shelter rules and guidelines through respectful communications, modeling positive parenting and by constructive confrontation with a focus on affirmation and problem solving
  • Employing strategies to prevent and address aggressive behavior and to deescalate volatile situations
  • Maintaining documentation of services provided including shelter logs, reporting forms, participant & program files, and assessment & collection of fees.
  • Implementing procedures for ongoing evaluation of residential services
  • Provide system advocacy and coordination with sister agencies serving residents

Effectively manages physical operations of a safe shelter by

  • Maintaining building and resident security. Conducting and documenting routine safety and emergency response procedures.  Monitoring, documenting and assuring compliance with all policy, regulatory, statutory and licensing requirements for residential services
  • Coordination with Business Manager and other staff in routine repair, maintenance, and custodial duties for shelter facility including hire and supervision of residents providing custodial services
  • Monitoring/supervising ordering, pick up/delivery, inventory, stocking, distribution and procurement of food, furnishings, household and program supplies and other necessary shelter/resident supplies
  • Establishing, implementing and maintaining procedures and guidelines for operations of the steam bath, garden, and fish/wild game harvesting and processing

Accomplishes staff results by

  • Providing direct, day-to-day supervision of all residential staff
  • Setting, implementing and maintaining a regular schedule of shelter advocates including coverage for absent staff, On-Call Advocates and Backup.
  • Coordination of recruiting, orientation, on-going training and mentoring of residential staff with the Direct Services Coordinator
  • Monitoring staff performance and preparing initial and annual evaluations for residential staff

Support other program operations by

  • Providing and arranging for procurement and preparation of food and refreshments for scheduled meetings, adjunct services and other special Program Events as necessary.
  • Provide crisis intervention counseling and back-up for the Crisis Line and shelter
  • Other duties as assigned

Visit the SAFE website to view the full job description.


 SAFV, Sitka

AmeriCorps Prevention Specialist

Purpose:

To implement and expand healthy social emotional programs such as Girls on the Run (GOTR) and Boys Run I toowú klatseen (BRITK) for children and their families in Sitka, Alaska. This position will be supervised by SAFV’s Prevention Manager and will work with partner agencies including the Sitka School District and other social service agencies affiliated with the local prevention coalition, Pathways to a Safer Sitka, to effectively implement after school prevention programs. Tasks include coordinating logistics, increasing student and volunteer participation, evaluating the impact, and expanding the message of each program to other settings.

Responsibilities:

  • Coordinate logistics for healthy social emotional programs such as Girls on the Run (GOTR) and Boys Run (BRITK) to ensure successful program implementation.
  • Identify and implement recruiting strategies for involving volunteers as coaches for GOTR and BRITK.
  • Coordinate and organize training for volunteer coaches for GOTR/BRITK.
  • Coach 4 days a week during program implementation and coordinate end of season 5k community fun run.
  • Provide oversight to volunteer coaches throughout the program’s season including pre, mid, and end of season check-in and debrief sessions.
  • Identify strategies and work with school officials to recruit program participants.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with school professionals and service agency partners to implement GOTR and BRITK and expand the program’s message to other settings.
  • Develop and improve PR plan to generate interest and increase student and volunteer participation in GOTR and BRITK by connecting with students during lunch and recess, presenting in classrooms, talking up the program to teachers and administrators, and producing media to extend messages to community members and families.   
  • Participate on the Pathways Coalition’s Family Engagement Workgroup to develop, strengthen, and coordinate efforts that effectively reach and involve parents/guardians in their children’s social emotional programs.  
  • Utilize evaluation tools (pre/post participant survey, parent survey, coach survey) to measure the success of programs e.g. conduct, compile, and analyze evaluation findings.
  • Ensure program improvement and sustainability through detailed records of program impact by updating and maintaining comprehensive tracking and reporting systems.
  • Attend monthly staff meetings and prevention meetings

Qualifications:

  • Organizational skills and attention to details.
  • Ability to work effectively with diverse populations.
  • Strong communication and writing skills.
  • Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
  • Ability to manage others and delegate tasks.
  • Ability to work with youth in a positive manner.
  • Teaching, training, and facilitation skills.
  • A demonstrated understanding of and commitment to primary prevention.
  • Knowledge of or the desire to learn about domestic violence and sexual assault.
  • Commitment to social justice and the empowerment of women and children.
  • Must be proficient in Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint, and Google Suite.
  • Must be able to conduct oneself on and off the job in a manner that will bring credit to SAFV.
  • Serve 40 hours/week with some weekend and evening commitments.

Education:  BA/BS in public health, social work, or related degree, and/or equivalent work experience in program development and/or social justice.  Personal life experience considered.

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Violence Prevention Manager/Evaluator

Sitkans Against Family Violence is seeking a full time Violence Prevention Manager/Evaluator to oversee the implementation of  primary prevention programming in Sitka, Kake and Angoon, Alaska. This position will be responsible for facilitating meetings, program planning and evaluation, and the supervision of prevention staff.

Responsibilities:

Supervise Prevention Staff (30%)

  • Attend all-staff meetings, prevention meetings both locally and statewide, agency leadership meetings, as well as regular community coalition meetings.
  • Provide empowering and inclusive supervision to Prevention Staff in the implementation of primary prevention programming within SAFV, the Sitka schools, and the surrounding community.
  • Provide support to the Prevention Director to plan and oversee the Prevention Department.
  • Support evaluation planning and implementation for all programs in the Prevention Department.

Boys Run I toowú klatseen (BRITK) Coordination (40%)

  • Coordinate regular BRITK Collaborative meetings.
  • Facilitate strategic planning process; develop draft goals for region-wide expansion of BRITK.
  • Build and maintain strategic relationships with region wide partners and key stakeholders in potential new implementation sites.
  • Gather and assemble materials for successful new site implementation, including a site readiness assessment, new partner agency manual, and implementation binder.
  • Draft MOUs with new BRITK sites, including roles and responsibilities.
  • Provide technical assistance to new sites both telephonically and in-person throughout the season.
  • Plan mandatory regional coach training, including developing a new enhanced cultural component with local experts.
  • Support local implementation of BRITK by coaching at least one season of BRITK in Sitka.
  • Develop and expand outreach toolkit, marketing strategies, and social norms campaigns.
  • Develop evaluation tools; collect and analyze data from regional sites; compile data into snapshots.
  • Perform all required record-keeping activities and produce quarterly reports.

Male Engagement (30%)

  • Hold focus groups to gather more information from men about programming and messaging and implement next steps
  • Provide support to existing male stakeholders to implement and sustain male engagement strategies such as COMPASS, Men Stopping Violence, Sitka men’s groups, etc
  • Develop relationships with new male stakeholders and provide training and technical assistance to increase their capacity for violence prevention

Qualifications

  • A demonstrated understanding of and commitment to primary prevention.
  • Knowledge of  domestic violence and sexual assault.
  • A strong commitment to the empowerment of women and children.
  • Respect for and knowledge of different value systems; ability to understand and communicate with people of different socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.
  • Empowering, inclusive, and facilitative leadership style
  • Must be able to maintain confidentiality of residents, staff and volunteers.
  • Must be self-directed, disciplined, and motivated.
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, public speaking, writing and presentation skills.
  • Ability to engage partner agencies and communities in a positive manner.
  • Training,facilitation, strategic planning, and evaluation skills a must.
  • Ability to work well as part of a team and conduct oneself on and off the job in a manner that brings credit to SAFV.
  • Must be proficient in Google Suite, and Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher and PowerPoint.
  • Must pass criminal background check within one week of employment.
  • Must be willing/able to coordinate delivering program supplies to/from rural sites
  • Willingness to travel to rural communities in Southeast Alaska.

Education:  B.A. or B.S. in social work, public health, or related field, or equivalent work experience, required. MPH or MSW Preferred. Personal life experience considered.  

To Apply: Send letter of interest, resume, and 3 references to our prevention director, prevention@safv.org. Position open until filled; salary DOE. SAFV is an EOE.


STAR, Anchorage

Direct Services Advocate

40 hours a week. Flexible schedule to meet the needs of the agency.

Reports to the Direct Services Manager.

Position Summary: Provide crisis intervention, advocacy and support for all victims and their families of sexual violence through one-on-one personal support sessions, crisis line coverage, medical and court accompaniment and group facilitation.

Key Relationships: STAR staff and volunteers, SART nurses, A.P.D. staff and AK CARES staff, District Attorney staff

Level of Responsibility: Maintains contacts of a confidential nature throughout the agency and outside the agency. May be required to use independent judgment in interpreting agency rules and policies.

Job Responsibilities and Duties

  • Utilize knowledge of sexual trauma to assist victims in individual sessions, support groups, and crisis response scenarios.
  • Conduct lethality assessment, safety checks, and safety planning.
  • Report suspected abuse of children and vulnerable adults.
  • Assess the needs and provide support to secondary victims.
  • Assess the needs of clients and make appropriate community referrals.
  • Provide victims with legal advocacy for appropriate civil and criminal matters.
  • Fulfill training orientation as required by the Counsel on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault.
  • Assist in carrying out the goals and objectives of STAR and assist in maintaining liaison relationships with the Anchorage support community.
  • Attend agency meetings and consultations as scheduled and required
  • Maintain accurate records and submit reports in a timely manner.
  • Represent STAR in a professional and courteous manner.
  • Stay current on issues relating to sexual assault and issues affecting sexual assault victims.
  • Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education/Experience:

  • 1 year of social service work experience and Bachelors Degree in related field or,
  • 2-3 years social service work experience with 1 year of work experience being primarily crisis intervention related and Associate Degree, or
  • 3-5 years social service work experience with 3 years of work experience being primarily crisis intervention related

Preferred Experience:

  • 2 years of support group facilitation experience
  • 2 years of educational group facilitation experience
  • 2 years experience providing individual support to victims of sexual assault, sexual abuse, sexual harassment or domestic violence
  • 2 years experience providing educational presentations to adults and children on the dynamics of sexual violence
  • 2 years experience providing medical accompaniment to victims of sexual assault and/or sexual abuse

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Knowledge of sexual assault, child sexual abuse and victim services as well as skills in crisis intervention and group dynamics is preferred. 
  • Must be able to manage multiple tasks.
  • Must be proficient in computer use.
  • Must be organized and detail oriented. 
  • Must be able to work with team-based decision making processes, and have the ability to identify and problem solve.
  • Must possess the ability to work with culturally diverse clients, staff and volunteers.
  • Must possess excellent written and oral communication skills.  

Special note:

  • Must be able to respond to hospitals and advocacy centers within 45 minutes of dispatch.
  • Must be able to work independently and be self-directed.
  • Must have a valid Alaska driver’s license and insured vehicle.
  • Attend a 40-hour crisis line training within 6 months of hire.
  • Rotating on-call and back-up coverage (including holidays) is required.

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Community Prevention & Education Specialist

Permanent Full-time 40 hours a week.  Schedule flexible to meet the needs of the agency, with some evenings and weekends.

Reports to Community Prevention and Education Manager

Position Summary: Provides educational presentations and trainings to the local schools and community, regarding sexual assault and personal safety.

Key Relationships: Community Prevention and Education Department and other STAR staff, Anchorage School District, the Community and Board of Directors, Anchorage Alliance for Violence Prevention, Green Dot Anchorage

Job Responsibilities & Duties:

  • Provide ASD approved age appropriate presentations as scheduled during the school year.
  • Provide presentations and trainings to diverse audiences throughout the community, as scheduled.
  • Aid in the development of current information on education and training curricula and agency handouts.
  • Assist with the agency crisis line training twice a year.
  • Assist in carrying out the goals and objectives of STAR and assist in maintaining liaison relationships with the Anchorage support community.
  • Attend agency meetings as scheduled and required.
  • Maintain accurate records and submit reports in a timely manner.
  • Represent STAR in a professional and courteous manner.
  • Stay current on issues relating to sexual assault and IPV primary prevention strategies.
  • Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:   

Experience

  • Degree in social services, education or related field.
  • Experience in working with or presenting to children and/or community providers.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • Knowledge of sexual assault and related topics a plus.
  • Knowledge of IPV primary prevention strategies preferred.
  • Must be able to manage multiple tasks.
  • Must be proficient in computer use.
  • Must be organized and detail oriented.
  • Must be able to work with team-based decision making processes, and have the ability to identify and problem solve.
  • Must possess the ability to work with culturally diverse clients, staff and volunteers.
  • Must possess excellent written and oral communication skills.

Special note

  • Must be able to provide immediate crisis intervention, advocacy and support (if disclosed to) while providing educational training.
  • Must be able to work independently and be self-directed.
  • Attend a 40-hour crisis line training within 6 months of hire.
  • Must have a valid Alaska driver’s license and insured vehicle.

Level of Responsibility:  Maintains contacts of a confidential nature throughout the agency and outside the agency.  May be required to use independent judgment in interpreting agency rules and policies.

To apply, please provide a letter of interest, professional resume and at least three letters of reference via email to star@staralaska.org.A


AWARE, Juneau

Position: Girls on the Run & Boys Run I Toowú Klatseen Local Coordinator Hours/Week: 40hrs/week
Salary: $18/hr DOE + benefits

Key Responsibilities

Under the direction of AWARE’s Statewide Girls on the Run (GOTR) Coordinator, oversee and implement GOTR & Boys Run I toowú klatseen (BRITK)  in Juneau, and AWARE’s service area

  • Work with CCTHITA partners to implement BRITK program in Juneau
  • Work with BRITK regional council to implement strategic plan

Implement GOTR program plan and achieve program goals with respect to number of participants and number of sites

  • Work with site liaisons and key community partners to support GOTR & BRITK program implementation, including coaches training, CPR & First Aid, background checks, and ensure all program sites are staffed with qualified volunteer coaches.
  • Mentor and support GOTR & BRITK coaches and site liaisons in their implementation of GOTR & BRITK programs, including coach trainings, data management and reporting, and quality program implementation.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Must have a thorough understanding of domestic violence, sexual assault and the needs of survivors or the willingness to learn.
  • Must have the ability to be attentive to many details and tracking requirements
  • Must pass an AWARE background check

Please email resume and cover letter by June 18 to:

Natalie Watson at nataliew@awareak.org or mail to AWARE, Inc., PO Box 20809, Juneau, AK 99802 or fax (907) 586-2479. Open until filled. For more information call Natalie Watson at (907) 586-4902.  

AWARE is an equal opportunity employer.

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Position: Relief Advocate
Hours/Week: TBD
Salary: $15.50/hr

Key Responsibilities 

  • Work in a fast-pace, crisis oriented agency with a commitment to teamwork and wellness.
  • Provide advocacy services and support to survivors of domestic violence.
  • Aid in safety planning
  • Answer crisis calls
  • Be an effective communicator
  • Desire to work with individuals and families who experience mental illness and/or substance abuse disorders
  • Demonstrates basic computer skills

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma/GED. College level study or experience in social work, women’s studies, education, accounting or related field is desirable. Have or be willing to acquire a CPR and First Aid Certificate.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

  • Ability to understand and communicate with people of different socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.
  • Thorough understanding of domestic violence, sexual assault and the needs of victims or the willingness to learn.
  • Must maintain confidentiality.
  • Support AWARE’s Philosophy: A commitment to providing options and alternatives to survivors and families who experience domestic violence and sexual assault.

Email resume/cover letter to Owen Hutchinson at owenh@awareak.org by May 15, 2019. For more information call (907) 586-6623  AWARE is an EEO.

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Position: Shelter Advocate
Hours/Week: 32hrs/Friday, Saturday, Sunday, 4 pm – midnight, plus weekly meetings, and monthly trainings
Salary: $17/hour DOE + benefits

Becoming a weekend Advocate is an opportunity to work in a fast-pace, crisis oriented agency with a commitment to teamwork and wellness. This positions offers the chance to work with a diverse population promoting a healthy community within the shelter. The Shelter Advocate also responds to crisis calls and emergency situations. This position is perfect for someone who is self-motivated, enjoys working with people, and is dedicated to serving survivors.  

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide advocacy service to survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.
  • Provide assessment of program participant’s immediate safety needs and assist with developing a safety plan.
  • Perform record-keeping activities associated with program participants contact.
  • Complete daily security checks of the shelter facility.
  • Facilitate weekly house meeting and other social activities in shelter. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Must have high school diploma/GED. College level study or experience in social work, women’s studies, education, accounting or related field is desirable.
  • Must possess a valid Alaska Driver’s License and be willing to acquire a CPR and First Aid Certificate.
  • Must pass AWARE background check.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

  • Must have a thorough understanding of domestic violence, sexual assault and the needs of victims or the willingness to learn.
  • Must have the ability to understand and communicate with people of different socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.
  • Must maintain confidentiality.
  • Must support AWARE’s Philosophy: A commitment to providing options and alternatives to women and child victims of domestic violence and sexual assault.

Send resume/cover letter to AWARE, Inc. by May 19th to PO Box 20809, Juneau, AK 99802, fax to (907) 586-2479, or email to lilyl@awareak.org.  For more information call (907) 586-6623 or e-mail Emma-Lily Larsen.  AWARE is an EEO.