Employment Benefits

• Health Insurance

  RESPOND offers Tufts Health Plan HMO - $1,000 Deductible. RESPOND pays 100% of the deductible. Employees are eligible for this benefit after the first day of employment and must work 35 hours or more a week to be eligible to enroll. RESPOND pays 80% (single) and 80% (family) of the premium towards the cost of the plan.

• Dental Insurance

  Delta Dental is offered for dental coverage. Employees are eligible for this benefit after the first day of employment and must work 35 hours or more a week. Open Enrollment is April 1st. RESPOND currently pays 100% of the premium towards the cost of this plan.

• Flexible Spending Plan (Section 125 Plan)

  This plan allows employees to have money deducted from their paycheck on a pre-tax basis to save on dependent care or any medical, dental and vision care expenses that may not be covered by a health/dental plan.  

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

  RESPOND allows employees to contribute to a 401k plan through Paychex Retirement Services.   You must work a minimum of 910 hours per year to be eligible.

• Paid Earned Time (Vacation, Sick, Personal)

  The purpose of the vacation benefit is to give employees a period of rest and relaxation, which RESPOND considers essential to health and morale. Vacation days for full-time employees are accrued on a bi-weekly basis.  Part-time employees accrue vacation time at a pro-rated rate on a bi-weekly basis according to the hours they are regularly scheduled to work on a weekly basis.

• Holidays

  RESPOND recognizes the following holidays.  The RESPOND Community Service Center/ Administrative Operations (main office) will be closed on holidays. Employees who do not work in programs and services, and whose departments operate on a Monday- Friday schedule, will observe a Sunday Holiday on the following Monday and a Saturday holiday on the previous Friday.  It is at the discretion of the Executive Director if a program will operate on any one of the designated holidays. The shelter as a 24 hour/365 day a year program operates every day including holidays.

  • New Years Day
  • Labor Day
  • Martin Luther King Day
  • Columbus Day
  • Presidents Day
  • Veterans Day
  • Patriots Day
  • Thanksgiving Day
  • Memorial Day
  • Christmas Day
  • Independence Day

• Bereavement Leave

  Employees will be granted a paid leave of absence, not to exceed three (3) days with pay, in the event of a death in the employee’s immediate family, which RESPOND considers a spouse, significant other, parent, brother, sister, child, grandparent, or parent of a spouse or significant other. One (1) day excused absence with pay will be provided in the case of death of other close family members.

• Worker’s Compensation Insurance

  All employees are provided coverage in accordance with the requirements of the applicable state’s Workers’ Compensation Laws.  Every accident or injury, no matter how slight, which occurs during employment, must be reported to Human Resources within 24 hours. 

• Direct Deposit

  Employees are allowed to have their paychecks direct deposited into a designated account.  A complete direct deposit form must be submitted to the HR department.  An employee can defer whole or part of a paycheck in up to three accounts.

Job Openings

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• Direct Service Staff

  RESPOND, Inc, located in Somerville, MA, seeks part-time and as-needed Direct Service Staff (Advocate) to provide direct service, supervision, training, advocacy and coaching to survivors of domestic violence in the RESPOND, Inc. shelter.  This direct supervision, training, advocacy and coaching varies in degree of intensity based on the needs of the individuals being served.  The Advocate protects and affirms the rights of individuals while helping them achieve independence by creating an environment responsive to their needs.  

   

  About RESPOND:

  RESPOND, Inc., a pioneer in the movement to end domestic violence, is New England's first domestic violence agency and the second oldest in the nation. Since its inception in 1974, RESPOND has provided safety and support to over 65,000 victims of domestic violence including adults, teens and children. Through its Community Program, RESPOND provides a 24-hour crisis hotline, individual counseling, advocacy, support groups and children services. The Enhanced Shelter Program provides safe, confidential housing and comprehensive supportive services in a 21 bed facility. More information about RESPOND, Inc can be found at www.respondinc.org

   

  About the Opportunity:

  Reporting to the Director and Assistant Director of Programs and Services, the Direct Service Staff (Advocate):

  Promotes the development of a positive and supportive community at the shelter by supporting individuals, interacting with children, and creating opportunities for group activities in the house.

  Conducts intakes and assessments and coordinates admittance into the RESPOND program and/or shelter.

  Answers RESPOND’s 24-hour hotline and provides emotional support, referrals and resources.

  Effectively communicates issues (orally and through appropriate documentation) at the shelter to the Shelter Coordinator and other staff (including assigned back-up) to ensure the delivery of quality services to individuals and families.

  Participates in group facilitation, including crisis, parenting and transition groups.

  Actively participates in weekly supervision, staff and agency meetings.

  Attends appropriate professional development opportunities.

   

   

  Qualifications:

  The successful candidate will be highly motivated, forward thinking, energetic, and hard-working.  Available shifts include full and part time; days, evenings and overnights as well as weekend and holidays.  Diploma from high school or GED required, BA or equivalent strongly preferred. Strong English language communication, writing and reading skills are required, fluency in a second language strongly desired.  Basic computer knowledge a necessity.

   

   

   

  Resume and a letter of interest should be sent to HR@respondinc.org.