POSITION AVAILABLE

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

PRIMARIY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide trauma-informed, culturally appropriate, and accessible case management and supportive services for emergency housing program participants by assisting in achieving self-sufficiency, responding to crisis telephone calls, cand maintaining the operations of the emergency shelter program.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Maintain the confidentiality of participants
• Provide crisis intervention, trauma-informed supportive services, case management, safety planning, and information and referral
• Respond to crisis calls and make decisions about appropriateness of shelter for callers
• 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 back-up and additional support to other staff as part of a team approach
• Montior shelter program operations; assist with cleaning nad maintenance of facility when needed
• Provide services in compliance with all funding contracts, including data nd report preparation
• Attend staff meetings and in-service trainings

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILIITES:

• 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 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 resume and cover letter to: Kelly Buzan, P. O. Box 1302, Anderson, IN 46015;kbuzan@alternativesdv.org; or respond to the Indeed posting.

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.

POSITION AVAILABLE

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide trauma-informed, culturally appropriate, and accessible supportive services for residential program participants by responding to crisis telephone calls and maintaining the operations of the emergency shelter program.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Maintain the confidentiality of participants
• Provide crisis intervention, trauma-informed supportive services, safety planning, and information and referral
• Respond to crisis calls and make decisions about appropriateness of shelter for callers
• Provide and arrange emergency and essential transportation
• Conduct intakes and assessments; enter data; document service provision; and maintain daily case notes
• Provide back-up and additional support to other staff as part of a team approach
• Monitor shelter program operations; assist with cleaning and maintenance of facility when needed
• Provide services in compliance with all funding contracts, including data and report preparation
• Attend staff meetings and in-service trainings

KNOWLEGE, 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 and interpersonal communication
• Ability to work in a diverse and inclusive environment
• Ability to remain calm, use sound judgement, and determine specific action under pressure

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

Interested persons should submit a resume and cover letter to: Kelly Buzan, P. O. Box 1302, Anderson, IN 46015; kbuzan@alternativesdv.org; or respond to the Indeed posting.

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.

POSITION AVAILABLE

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide trauma-informed, culturally appropriate, and accessible case management, and supportive services for children and families participating in Alternatives Inc.'s residential programs by advocating for children's needs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Maintain the confidentiality of participants
• Provide crisis intervention, trauma-informed supportive services, safety planning, and information and referral
• Provide and arrange emergency and essential transportation
• Conduct intakes and assessments; enter data; document service provision; and maintain daily case notes
• Design and implement educational programming, life skill development, healthy relationship skill development and supportive groups
• Identify children's strengths and weaknesses and assess barriers to education
• Assis participants developing individualized action plans utilizing matrixes
• Build and maintain networks and support systems for participants
• Advocate for rights and needs of homeless children
• Provide back-up and additional support to other staff as part of a team approach
• Monitor shelter program operations; assist with cleaning and maintenance of facility when needed
• Provide services in compliance with all funding contracts, including data and report preparation
• Attend staff meetings and in-service trainings

KNOWLEGE, 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 and 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 resume and cover letter to: Kelly Buzan, P. O. Box 1302, Anderson, IN 46015; kbuzan@alternativesdv.org; or respond to the Indeed posting.

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 6/26/2024