Last Updated (2/16/2023)

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Title: Community Programs Facilitator 

This is a full-time, hourly, non-exempt position that involves outreach to various locations in the community as well as time spent in the shelter. This position includes varied hours of work, including weekend, evening, and holiday hours. This position reports directly to the Manager of Community Education.

 

Community Education Provides evidence-based presentations in a variety of settings surrounding the topic of domestic violence, healthy relationships, and teen dating violence. Additionally providing information to the public regarding Genesis House services and supports.

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Key Responsibilities:

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Responsibilities: School-based work:

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• Schedule, prepare, and present domestic violence presentations to school groups, with a heavy emphasis on the evidence-based prevention curriculum Safe Dates

• Cover information tables at school-based activities and events

• Assist in the training and ongoing support of Teen Street Teams

• Community-based work:

• Schedule, prepare, and present domestic violence presentations for community groups

• Attend and be a lead contributor to the organization and carrying out of agency events and fundraisers

• Cover information tables at community-based activities such as block parties, health and safety fairs, and other festivals

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Men’s Anti-Violence Program (MAP) Group Facilitation:

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Provide direct service via group co-facilitation to male perpetrators of domestic violence using the MAP program curriculum, which is based on the Duluth Model: Creating a Process of Change for Men Who Batter. Group Responsibilities:

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• Arrive 15 minutes prior to group meeting time

• Display and enforce group rules and procedures

• Respect the confidentiality of group members and their partners

• Have lesson materials ready prior to group start time

• Begin and close the meetings punctually and with the established group routines

• Model mutually respectful, mixed-gendered relationships with co-facilitator based on equality

• Complete and maintain attendance records and other records or reports as needed

• Refer group members to other community resources as appropriate

• Internal Responsibilities:

• Attend regularly scheduled supervision meetings

• Debrief with co-facilitator after each group session

• Alert supervisor to any safety concerns and perform any necessary safety-planning steps

• Consistently model a relationship with co-facilitator that demonstrates equality in partnerships, and err on the side of female empowerment whenever possible

• Provide court testimony as needed regarding MAP Program participants’ attendance and behavior in group.

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General Responsibilities:

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• Attend all staff and department meetings, as well as required trainings

• Maintain statistical records, submitting monthly reports as requested by the agency

• Attend and contribute to the organization and carrying out of agency events and fundraisers

• The staffing needs of the shelter are always the priority of the agency. Therefore, there may be times when program facilitators are required to provide coverage or perform other duties for the shelter. If applicable, shelter training will be provided.

• Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in education or social services preferred, or a variety of related experience and skills being able to serve as equivalents.

• Must have a valid Ohio driver’s license and reliable, insured transportation

• Must be able to successfully pass a background check

• Flexible schedule as needed

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills coupled with confidence in public speaking

• An understanding of trauma and trauma-informed care is necessary. 

• An appreciation for the importance of maintaining strict confidentiality as well as professional boundaries

• Strong conflict management skills and an assertive communication style are necessary

• Experience working with domestic violence survivors and perpetrators is preferred

• Maintaining professionalism in a group with challenging clients.

• An understanding of and commitment to equality in relationships, feminist principles, women’s empowerment, social change movements, and advocacy.

• Must be able to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds

• Strong computer skills

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Lorain County Safe Harbor is an Equal Opportunity Employer Bi-lingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply

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Job Type: Full-time

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Schedule:

• 8-hour shift

• Weekend availability

Work Location: One location

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To apply Forward resumes to Liyana Asmar, Manager of Community Education at liyana.asmar@gmail.com

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Lorain County Safe Harbor is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Bi-lingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply

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Title: Part-Time Shelter Advocate

This is a part-time hourly, non-exempt position that will include weekend, evening, overnight and holiday hours. This position reports directly to the Shelter Manager.

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Key Responsibilities:

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In-House Responsibilities:

• Conduct in-house intake interviews

• Linkage duties include needs assessment, goal setting, and goal evaluation

• Make referrals and advocate for clients to secure appropriate services and resources for mental health services and social services

• Facilitate peer group sessions

• Individual crisis counseling

 

Crisis Telephone Responsibilities:

• Crisis support and linkage with Emergency Stabilization Services

• Provision of information and referrals including linkage to mental health and social service agencies

• Conduct telephone intake screenings

 

Additional Responsibilities:

• Provide transportation to clients

• Maintenance of shelter including conducting a daily shelter tour and reporting needed repairs and/or health and safety concerns in the log book

• Complete record-keeping tasks and maintain client’s files

• Attend all scheduled staff meetings and/or in-services

• Run agency errands, including donation pick-ups and grocery shopping

• Participate in activities that promote the agency in the community

• Other duties as assigned

 

Minimum Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent life experience in human services

• Valid Ohio driver’s license and insured, reliable transportation

• Must be able to successfully pass a background check

• Must be able to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are a must

• An understanding of trauma and trauma-informed care is necessary

• Strong conflict management skills

• An appreciation for the importance of maintaining strict confidentiality as well as strict professional boundaries

• A commitment to equality in relationships and women’s empowerment

• Basic computer skills, including simple database usage, Microsoft Word programs, and internet research abilities. 

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To apply Forward resumes to Lynne Rose, Shelter Manager at lrosemerrick@yahoo.com

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Lorain County Safe Harbor is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Bi-lingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply

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