Job description

WHAT WE DO

For over 40 years, Gateway Domestic Violence Services has been a leader and innovator that provides a highly effective combination of shelter and comprehensive services to adults and children fleeing domestic violence. Gateway is the only 24/7 shelter available in the City of Aurora and Arapahoe County, offering emergency shelter and extended-stay care, together with a crisis line, counseling, and court advocacy. Our Mission is to prevent and eliminate intimate partner violence through counseling, residential care, and empowering people for social change.

We are looking for passionate, dedicated employees to work in our emergency shelter and to support our caring, comprehensive services. Working with Gateway provides an opportunity to serve the community and support our mission.

WHO WE SERVE

Our service area includes the City of Aurora and Arapahoe County. Most of our clients are women and a third of those we serve are dependent children, with men, LGBTQIA folks and all victims welcomed. Most Gateway clients are low-income, earning at or below 30% of area median income.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Under the direction of North Emergency Shelter, our Advocates provide case management services to victims of domestic violence that include crisis intervention, intake services, individual emotional support, advocacy and crisis line support. Our Advocates are adept at handling crisis situations and working with diverse populations. Relief /On-Call staff will be available to fill in shifts when staff members are on vacation or out sick. Shifts can be for a variety of hours and time shifts.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

• Crisis intervention when responding to crisis calls.
• Support clients in ways that are helpful to them.
• Provides advocacy support as needed to clients.
• Track client progress notes.
• Interacts with clients and resolves disputes using mediation skills.
• Responsible for proper safety precautions and security procedures.

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WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO OUR ORGANIZATION

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, or related work experience will be considered.
• Experience in human services area with experience in counseling and crisis intervention, including a working knowledge of the dynamics of domestic violence helpful but related experience considered.

The successful candidate:

• Embodies Gateway’s core values and believes fully in Gateway mission.
• Inspires passion, innovation, and action through transparency in their work.
• Experience with domestic violence, knowledge of trauma informed care.
• Has a positive attitude and openness to supporting people in crisis.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Works effectively as part of a team to deliver overall services.
• CPR and First Aid certified, preferred.
• Bilingual skills a plus.

WHAT OUR ORGANIZATION IS PROVIDING

• This is a temporary, hourly position starting at $17.50 an hour.

Gateway provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. In addition to federal law requirements, Gateway complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Gateway will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation or that of other applicants.

Gateway will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law.

Gateway expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Gateway employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary

Pay: $17.50 per hour

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• On call
• Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
Staff and guests wear masks.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Aurora, CO: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Language:

• English and another language (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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