Job description

Position Open

Transitional Housing Advocate
Application Deadline: Wednesday May 31, 2023, 5pm

Job Description

If you are looking for meaningful work in a supportive and flexible environment with great benefits, consider Caring Unlimited. Our team is working to create community change while supporting survivors of gender-based violence. You will be an integral part of our residential services team helping survivors of domestic violence overcome barriers to obtaining and maintaining safe, permanent housing.

Caring Unlimited works with the community to end domestic violence in York County. We offer a comprehensive array of direct support programs to anyone impacted by domestic violence and work with the community to change the conditions that allow abuse to persist. Caring Unlimited is committed to being an accessible, culturally responsive, and trauma informed organization. As part of a supportive, professional, and dedicated team, the Transitional Housing Advocate provides case management to and supports residents in setting and meeting goals for education, employment and well-being.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide direct services to clients including program intakes, crisis intervention, safety planning, housing search assistance, and advocacy.
• Provide information about and referrals to related services as appropriate for individuals using transitional housing services.
• Create a welcoming, supportive, and safe environment. Take appropriate measures to ensure a safe environment within the houses, including enforcement of safety policies, identifying and responding to maintenance needs; setting up apartments.
• Actively engage residents in services and programs
• Support residents to meet their own goals using a voluntary, strengths based, empowerment model of services. Assist them in meeting immediate needs, medical needs including mental health and substance misuse. Provide transportation as needed.
• Advocate with and act as contact person with other community agencies and individuals who will be providing services to program participants.
• Facilitate community support group meetings and house meetings as necessary to maintain a supportive community environment.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation, records, and service statistics.
• Participate regularly in 24-hour helpline coverage and backup as assigned.

The full job description is available at www.caring-unlimited.org.

Organization Description

Caring Unlimited

Sanford, Maine 04073

Categories - Nonprofit

Job Type: Full Time

Salary: $18.18/hr

Job Requirements

The following experience and skills are considered essential:

• Knowledge of and sensitivity to issues of domestic violence, sexual assault, and/or stalking.
• Prior experience and demonstrated skills in crisis intervention, peer support/counseling, group facilitation, and conflict resolution preferred.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills. Detail oriented
• Ability to create and sustain respectful relationships with a diverse group of staff, volunteers, clients, and community stakeholders.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products and able to learn database software.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

Educational Requirements

The following education requirements are considered essential:

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in related field or equivalent experience required.
• Willingness to acquire knowledge of and understanding of issues of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking.
• Successful completion of required advocacy training upon hire.

Qualifications may be obtained through work experience, education, personal experience, or a combination of these.

Benefits

The following benefit programs are available to eligible employees:

• Generous Paid Time off including holidays, vacation, and sick leave
• Workers’ Compensation
• Health and Dental Insurance; 100% of employee and children costs paid by CU
• Life Insurance
• Short-term Disability
• Long-term Disability
• 403(b) Retirement account with agency match
• Medical and Family Leave
• Vision Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

Some benefit programs require contributions from the employee, but most are fully paid for by CU.

Caring Unlimited provides 12 paid holidays (up to 96 hours) per year; 15 days of vacation, and 7 sick days. The full job description is available on our website, www.caring-unlimited.org

How to Apply

Send cover letter and resume in PDF or Word format by Wednesday May 31, 2023, 5:00 pm to mail@caring- unlimited.org with Transitional Housing Advocate Search in the Subject Line. No phone calls please.

Please note: Applications will be accepted by email only. Candidates selected for an interview will be contacted on a rolling basis. Expected start date: June 2023

Caring Unlimited is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ancestry or national origin, color, sex, immigration status, age, religion, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, family or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.18 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call

Application Question(s):

• Why are you interested in this position?

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Sanford, ME 04073

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