POSITION AVAILABLE

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide appropriate low-barrier, survivor centered, trauma-informed, culturally appropriate, and accessible housing assessments, referrals, resources, case management, and supportive services for program participants.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Maintain the confidentiality of participants
• Provide housing advocacy, crisis intervention, trauma-informed supportive services, case management, safety planning, and information and referral
  
• Provide and arrange emergency and essential transportation
• Determine program eligibility; conduct intakes and assessments; enter data; document service provision; and maintain daily case notes
• Design and implement housing opportunity education and supportive groups
• Identify program participants' strengths and weaknesses and assess self-sufficiency barriers
• Assist participants develop individualized action plans utilizing matrixes
• Build and maintain networks with local housing providers and support systems for participants
• Conduct outreach for potential program participants
• Establish partnerships with other service providers and represent Alternatives in the community
• Provide back-up and additional support to other staff as part of a team approach
• Monitor housing program operations assist with cleaning and maintenance of units when needed
• Provide services in compliance with all funding contracts, including data and report preparation
• Attend staff meetings and in-service trainings

• Knowledge of domestic violence, sexual violence, dating violence, homelessness, and child abuse
• Knowledge case management, crisis intervention and conflict resolution techniques
• Skills in written documentation, interpersonal communication
• Ability to work in a diverse and inclusive environment
• Ability to remain calm, use sound judgement, and determine specific action under pressure
• Must hold a valid Indiana driver's license

Alternatives Incorporated is committed to creating an inclusive team; applicants from historically marginalized communities are strongly encouraged to apply. 

Interested persons should submit a letter of interest and their resume to: Ashley Waterbury-Carpenter, Chief Operating Officer, P.O. Box 1302 Anderson, IN 46015; awcarpenter@alternativesdv.org; respond to the Indeed posting; or fax 765-643-0291.

Alternatives Incorporated does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including gender expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, political beliefs, or military and veteran status. 

^{POSTED 02/15/2023}

POSITION AVAILABLE

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide trauma-informed, culturally appropriate, and accessible case management and supportive services for domestic and sexual violence survivors through advocacy, support, and continued assistance in achieving self-sufficiency.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Maintain the confidentiality of participants
• Provide crisis intervention, trauma-informed supportive services, case management, safety planning, and information and referral
• Provide and arrange emergency and essential transportation
• Conduct intakes and assessments; enter data; document service provision; and maintain case notes
• Design and implement education and supportive groups
• Identify program participants' strengths and weaknesses and assess self-sufficiency barriers
• Assist participants in developing individualized action plans utilizing matrixes
• Build and maintain networks and support systems for participants
• Establish partnerships with other service providers and represent Alternatives Inc. in the community
• Provide training and education for a variety of audiences and community partners
• Represent Alternatives Inc. at community events
• Provide back-up and additional support to other staff as part of a team approach
• Provide services in compliance with all funding contracts, including data and report preparation
• Attend staff meetings and in-service trainings

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of domestic violence, sexual violence, dating violence, homelessness and child abuse
• Knowledge of case management, crisis intervention, and conflict resolution techniques
• Skills in written documentation, interpersonal communication, and public speaking
• Ability to work in a diverse and inclusive environment
• Ability to remain calm, use sound judgement, and determine specific action under pressure
• Must have their own vehicle, hold a valid Indiana driver's license, vehicle insurance, and good driving record

Alternatives Incorporated is committed to creating an inclusive team; applicants from historically marginalized communities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Interested persons should submit a letter of interest and resume to: Lisa Connors, Director of Nonresidential Services, P.O. Box 1302, Anderson, IN 46015; lconnors@alternativesdv.org; respond to the indeed posting; or (fax) 765-643-0291.

Alternatives Incorporated does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity (including gender expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, political beliefs, or military and veteran status.

^{POSTED 2/10/2023}