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POSITION AVAILALBE

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Position title: Hancock County Nonresidential Advocate
Employment status: Full-Time
Reports to: Director of Nonresidential Services

FSLA status: Non-Exempt
Work site: Residential facility & off-site locations
Wage: $16-$17/hour

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 by March 22, 2024; P. O. Box 1302, Anderson, IN 46015 or email to lconnors@alternativesdv.org.

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

Position Title: Director of Housing Services
Employment Status: Full-Time
Reports to: Chief Program Officer

FLSA Status: Exempt
Work site: Residential facility & off-site locations
Wage: Commensurate with experience & skill level

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Provide low-barrier, survivor-center, trauma-informed, culturally appropriate, and accessible housing assessments, referrals, resources, case management and supportive services for program participants.
  • Supervise and provide the operation of the comprehensive housing program promoting the organization's mission and philosophy.

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 Inc. 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, 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
  • Knowledge of personnel supervision, management techniques, and Fair Labor Standards Act
  • 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
  • Ability to evaluate and manage personnel
  • Minimum two years of experience directly related to the Housing First Model, housing eligibility and placement and case management

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Minimum high school diploma or equivalent and two year of experience working in a public or social service organization OR bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, family therapy, criminal justice, or related field or equivalent after diploma.
  • Minimum two year of experience directly related to the Housing First Model, housing eligibility and placement, and case management.
  • Must hold a valid Indiana driver's license
  • Must be CPR and First Aid Certified

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’ by Monday, March 18, 2024 to: Johna Lee, Chief Executive Officer: jlee@alternativesdv.org AND Kelly Buzan, Chief Program Officer: kbuzan@alternativesdv.org; P. O. Box 1302, Anderson, IN 46015; (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: 3/12/2024

POSITION AVAILABLE

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Position Title: Case Manager
Employment Status: Full-Time
Reports To: Chief Program Officer
Hours: Evenings

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Work Site: Residential facility & off-site locations
Wage: $16-17/hour

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide trauma-informed, culturally appropriate, and accessible case management and supportive services for emergency shelter program participants by assisting in achieving self-sufficiency, 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, 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 daily case notes
  • Design and implement 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 and support systems for 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 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

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 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.

POSITION AVAILABLE

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Position title:  Shelter Advocate
Employment status: Weekends
Reports to: Chief Program Officer

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Work site: Residential facility and off-site locations
Wage: $13-$17/hour

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.



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