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Denver, CO - USA

Monthly Salary drjobs

Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description






Residential Support Staff

Who We Are and Who Were Looking For: If you are looking to join a supportive team driven to impact the lives of others look no further. SafeHouse Denver has been around for 48 years and we are on a mission to improve the lives of domestic violence survivors. We guide community awareness of domestic violence through education partnerships and inclusion. We are currently looking for a Residential Support Staff with organization time management and crisis intervention skills to support our work as we prepare to serve more survivors in greater ways.

SafeHouse Denver promotes a culture of excellence. We prioritize and practice seven core values:
TrustWe foster a culture of trust by being reliable honest consistent direct and transparent.DedicationWe are intentional passionate and driven. We commit to making a meaningful impact.CompassionWe listen seek to understand and help. We embody kindness patience empathy and see the value of each individual. CollaborationWe encourage cooperate support and share. We also welcome humor and fun.InnovationWe are bold brave and fearless. We value curiosity and continuous learning. LeadershipWe operate with integrity transparency and ethics. We are solutionsoriented optimistic accessible and critical thinkers.InclusionWe embrace and respect diverse perspectives and experiences; we believe in a welcome and equitable environment.
What Youll Be Doing:
Responds to callers who access the SafeHouse Denver 24 hours crisis line
  • Provides emotional support crisis intervention and deescalation
  • Provides information and education on domestic abuse trauma response and coping skills
  • Supports callers in assessing immediate needs identifying culturally appropriate resources and referrals and supports callers in developing a plan of action
  • Provides safety planning by supporting callers in assessing danger/risks identifying culturally appropriate resources and referrals and supports callers in implementing their safety plan
  • Screens callers for shelter

Provides initial intake of new residents
  • Orientates new residents to the shelter building and program
  • Provides appraisal of the residents presenting problem
  • Assess immediate needs identify culturally appropriate resources and referrals and support residents in developing a plan of action
  • Provides safety planning by supporting residents in assessing danger/risks identifying culturally appropriate resources and referrals and supports residents in implementing their safety plan
  • Provides emotional support deescalation and crisis intervention during the intake process
  • Provides shortterm individual advocacy counseling and crisis intervention to residents
  • Provides emotional support crisis intervention and deescalation to residents as needed or requested
  • Supports residents in developing shortterm goals plans to address immediate concerns
  • Provides information and education about domestic abuse trauma response and coping skills
  • Assists residents in identifying options and achieving shortterm goals
  • Communicates with Primary Advocates to ensure quality services to residents
  • Supports a safe and secure shelter space
  • Supports a safe and respectful community living environment by providing emotional support deescalation conflict management problem solving and crisis intervention
  • Provides house meetings as needed to support residents in resolving ongoing issues or conflicts
  • Supports participation in the shelter program and community living by providing and explaining information about the shelter program and clarifying expectations of residents
  • Supports residents in meeting their daytoday needs by supplying personal items shelter supplies and food
  • Maintains accurate and timely record keeping
  • Responsible for appropriate charting and all necessary documentation
  • Demonstrates initiative and vision for service quality service improvement problem prevention and problem resolution
  • Works diligently to achieve individual team and agency goals and objectives
  • Participates with all staff to assure coordinated services both within the Shelter and across all agency programs

Do You Have What It Takes

Required: Preferred:Associates degree in social work or related fieldBachelors DegreeOne or more years of experienceTwo years of experienceCrisis intervention knowing how to engage with survivors of traumaSkills in crisis intervention and trauma informed workStrong technical aptitude with advanced proficiency in utilizing MS Office.Ability to work in a diverse environment. Passion for the SafeHouse Denver mission.A solid understanding of how people and organizations change and the ability to be adaptable.Bilingual strongly preferred
What We Offer:
  • Pay: $21hourly rate parttime position nonexempt with annual performance evaluations and an opportunity for meritbased increase
  • Work hours: Weekends holidays and overnights
  • Continuous learning opportunities
  • Supportive work environment and opportunities to have fun
  • Work with committed people who want to impact change
  • A chance to be a part of a movement that will help more survivors

What Are You Waiting For

Required Experience:

Junior IC

Employment Type

Part-Time

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