Emergency Shelter Advocate
FT; 37.5 hrs/week. Responsible for maintaining 24-hour coverage of the shelter, hotline, and for the upkeep of the Emergency Shelter Facility. General duties include assisting victims of domestic violence and homeless individuals with access to temporary emergency shelter and other emergency resources, helping survivors in creating a safety plan of action, maintain the cleanliness of Emergency Shelter, maintain client files and data entry systems including, but not limited to, case notes, service plans, and other important program participant documentation. Bi-Lingual and Bi-Cultural preferred.
Send cover letter and resume to Erin Brand at [email protected] ATTN: Emergency Shelter Advocate
Bilingual Peer Advocate/Survivor Advisory Panel Member
Bilingual Peer Advocate/Survivor Advisory Panel Member
PT Contractual; 5-10 hrs/month; Bilingual Peer Advocates/Survivor Advisory Panel Members are Spanish-speaking survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, stalking, and other crimes who help clients navigate our services and consult with Arise staff on programs, policies, and products. This is a part-time position, 5-10 hours per month. General duties include assisting Arise staff with program implementation, evaluating current policies and practices, providing outreach and community education, and providing support to new clients as they navigate services and systems.
Arise believes that the input and recommendation of survivors is essential to providing high quality, survivor-centered, and trauma-informed services. We can’t wait to work with you.
Lived Experience Requirements: A series of experiences stemming from, or related to, being a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, and/or stalking. Lived experience also encompasses precursors leading to and the subsequent journey of recovery from domestic and sexual violence. This includes any and all experiences with the crime victim services field. Survivors are valuable agency partners who have skills and experiences that can provide unique insight into the anti-violence field.
Former program participants must be two years removed from receiving services.
Please submit a letter of interest in serving in this role to Stephanie Benincase [email protected] ATTN: Bilingual Peer Advocate
Paralegal
General Description: FT; 37.5 hours/week -The Paralegal is responsible for providing legal support to the Managing Attorney to assist with legal representation of individuals and families victimized by domestic violence and interpersonal violence. The Paralegal will review referrals made by staff at Arise, meet with the referred clients, prepare legal pleadings and filings, attend court matters as needed, maintain electronic files in a document management system, maintain paper files in compliance with Pennsylvania Coalition of Domestic Violence standards, and maintain an electronic calendar. The Paralegal will be trained in providing trauma informed care when interviewing clients and understanding the unique circumstances of crime victims and their families. Familiarity with the practice areas of Family Law and Landlord Tenant Law preferred.
Core Responsibilities:
- Assist Managing Attorney in the legal representation of individuals and families affected by domestic violence and interpersonal violence.
- Initial intake and review of cases referred to by the Agency including conflict checking.
- Maintain client files and data entry systems including, but not limited to, referral and intake notes, case notes, documentation of legal filings, calendar events, and other important program participant documentation.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of legal processes.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the Lawrence County Court calendar.
- Assist with drafting correspondence and pleadings.
- Ability to exercise independent judgment and also work as part of a team.
- Ability to review household income levels to determine how to file cases.
Education and/or Experience:
1-2 years of relevant paralegal or law firm experience preferred. Bi-lingual and/or Bi-Cultural preferred.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
PA Act 33/34 certifiable
FBI Clearance
Valid driver’s license
Emergency Shelter Coordinator
General Description: FT; 37.5 hours/week – The Emergency Shelter Coordinator is responsible for the day-to-day coordination of case management services and other housing advocacy-related services for emergency shelter program participants. This position is responsible for assisting the Director of Residential Services in coordinating the housing advocacy-related services outlined in all grant-funded and other work plans while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and other program standards. The Emergency Shelter Coordinator provides daily oversight of Case Managers, Shelter Advocates and emergency shelter volunteers and interns and performs all case management and housing advocacy-related activities outlined in work plans.
Core Responsibilities:
- Support the Director of Residential Services to ensure efficient day –to- day management of emergency shelter activities
- Articulate program goals and philosophy to staff, volunteers, community members and program participants
- Participate in the development of and monitoring of program work plans, goals, action steps and outcomes as they relate to emergency shelter including the preparation of grant summary reports
- Maintains up-to-date knowledge as it relates to domestic violence, sexual assault, and other crimes
Education and/or Experience:
3-4 years of relevant experience required, Bi-lingual and or Bi-Cultural preferred.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
PA Act 33/34 certifiable
FBI Clearance
Valid driver’s license
Must complete 80 hours of training within the first month of employment
If interested in this position, please email a resume and cover letter to Erin Bran at [email protected].