Careers at RESPOND

SALARY
Minimum: $17.00
Maximum: $24.00

DESCRIPTION
The RESPOND, Inc Housing Specialist will work with survivors of Domestic Violence to find housing, transitional programs, safe living alternatives and/or maintain safe housing. RESPOND, Inc seeks an outgoing person who will build relationships with survivors, housing programs and landlords to help re-house our clients.

This role includes providing direct service, housing search support, training and coaching to survivors of domestic violence in the RESPOND, Inc. shelter and in our Community Program in regards to housing. The Housing Coordinator protects and affirms the rights of individuals while helping them achieve independence by finding longer term safe housing and being responsive to their needs.

About the Opportunity:

Reporting to the Coordinators of Community Services and Residential Services, the Housing Specialist:

• Informs, encourages and assists survivors in accessing appropriate programs, resources and services in order to promote a successful transition to longer term housing
• Works with each individual or family to get into housing and to support them when they have moved to maintain the housing opportunity as the survivor negotiates their way toward increased independence and self reliance
• Accompany clients by driving to view units, interview at programs, appeal decisions and other accompaniment
• Work collaboratively with Certified Domestic Violence Counselors and be a positive part of the team. -Works closely with community agencies and housing authorities. Cultivating and maintaining positive working relationships in the field
• Coordinates and facilitates regular housing groups
• Answers RESPOND’s 24-hour hotline and provides emotional support, referrals and resources.
• Actively participates in weekly supervision and staff meeting
• Must have or be willing to obtain the 25 hour Domestic Violence Counselor Certification.

Qualifications:

The successful candidate will be highly motivated, forward thinking, energetic, and hard-working.

• BA or equivalent desired
• at least 2 years work experience in housing or related employment required
• Strong in building relationships with housing and other agencies
• Strong English language communication, writing and reading skills are required
• Fluency in a second language strongly desired
• Basic computer knowledge a necessity
• Access to personal vehicle required
• The hours for this position are: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9-5 Wednesday 11-7.

Flexibility required due to program need.

Pay range between $17-$21 per hour depending upon education and experience

Great benefits package

Resume and a letter of interest should be sent to Amanda@respondinc.org, no phone calls please

BENEFITS
Excellent Benefits Package

PROFESSIONAL LEVEL
None specified

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED
High School

JOB TYPE
Full Time

SALARY
Minimum: $45,000.00
Maximum: $60,000.00
Details: Strong Benefits Package

DESCRIPTION
RESPOND Inc, located in Somerville, MA, seeks a Residential Services Coordinator responsible for ensuring the emergency shelter for survivors of domestic violence and their children runs smoothly and safely.

The Residential Services Coordinator will:

• Supervise, coordinate and provide residents direct services such as intakes, counseling, support, advocacy, and hotline services
• Cultivate and maintain ongoing relationships with local providers in a variety of areas
• Supervise and train direct service staff and volunteers including Domestic Violence Certification Training
• Assist the Chief Programs Officer with the development of policies, programs, and projects
• Coordinates 24hour shelter coverage schedule
• Coordinates building maintenance, repair and clean up projects.
• Prepares and maintains all appropriate records and data collection systems. Submits accurate reports as required.
• Provides back up coverage on assigned rotating basis.
• Other duties as assigned.

Salary range is $45,000-$60,000 annually

Hours are 12pm – 8pm Monday – Friday

Qualifications:

The successful candidate will be a highly motivated, forward thinking, energetic, creative thinker. This position requires schedule flexibility, strong organizational and leadership skills, a can-do approach as well as a sense of humor.

• Bachelors Degree
• at least 3 years of work experience in residential services; 1 year supervisory experience preferred
• Domestic Violence training and experience highly preferred
• Second language highly desired
• Valid drivers’ license and access to a reliable vehicle is required
• Must have or be willing to obtain the 25 hour Domestic Violence Counselor Certification (we will train if you don’t have it).

BENEFITS
Strong Benefits Package

PROFESSIONAL LEVEL
Professional

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED
4-year degree

Domestic Violence Counselor

Pay range between $13-$17 per hour depending upon education and experience.
Bilingual prefered.

RESPOND, Inc, located in Somerville, MA, seeks a highly motivated and passionate Domestic Violence Counselor to provide direct service, case management and coaching to survivors of domestic violence in the RESPOND, Inc. shelter and in our Community Program. The Domestic Violence Counselor protects and affirms the rights of individuals while helping them achieve independence by creating an environment responsive to their needs.

Current openings are:
Sunday – Thursday 3pm -11pm

Reporting to the Residential Services Coordinator and Community Based Services Coordinator the Domestic Violence Counselor:

• Supports survivors of Domestic Violence in seeking safety and empowerment
• Conducts intakes and assessments for the RESPOND program and/or shelter.
• Answers RESPOND’s 24-hour hotline to provide emotional support, referrals and resources.
• Promotes the development of a positive and supportive community at the shelter by supporting individuals, interacting with children, maintaining a clean environment and creating opportunities for group activities in the house.
• Effectively communicates issues (orally and through appropriate documentation) to supervisors and the team to ensure the delivery of quality services to individuals and families.
• Participates in group facilitation.
• Actively participates in weekly supervision and staff meetings.
• Facilitates survivors getting to appointments off-site.

Qualifications:

• The successful candidate will be highly motivated, passionate, forward thinking, energetic, and hard-working. Flexibility is a must.
• BA or equivalent preferred.
• Strong English language communication required.
• Secondary languages of Spanish, Haitian Creole and Portuguese highly desired
• Basic computer knowledge a necessity.
• Must have or be willing to obtain the 25 hour Domestic Violence Counselor Training (we will train if you don’t have it).

Pay range between $13-$17 per hour depending upon education and experience. 

Bilingual prefered.

RESPOND, Inc, located in Somerville, MA, seeks a highly motivated and passionate Domestic Violence Counselor to provide direct service, case management and coaching to survivors of domestic violence in the RESPOND, Inc. shelter and in our Community Program. The Domestic Violence Counselor protects and affirms the rights of individuals while helping them achieve independence by creating an environment responsive to their needs.

Current openings are:
Tuesday – Saturday 3pm -11pm

Reporting to the Residential Services Coordinator and Community Based Services Coordinator the Domestic Violence Counselor:

• Supports survivors of Domestic Violence in seeking safety and empowerment
• Conducts intakes and assessments for the RESPOND program and/or shelter.
• Answers RESPOND’s 24-hour hotline to provide emotional support, referrals and resources.
• Promotes the development of a positive and supportive community at the shelter by supporting individuals, interacting with children, maintaining a clean environment and creating opportunities for group activities in the house.
• Effectively communicates issues (orally and through appropriate documentation) to supervisors and the team to ensure the delivery of quality services to individuals and families.
• Participates in group facilitation.
• Actively participates in weekly supervision and staff meetings.
• Facilitates survivors getting to appointments off-site.

Qualifications:

• The successful candidate will be highly motivated, passionate, forward thinking, energetic, and hard-working. Flexibility is a must.
• BA or equivalent preferred.
• Strong English language communication required.
• Secondary languages of Spanish, Haitian Creole and Portuguese highly desired
• Basic computer knowledge a necessity.
• Must have or be willing to obtain the 25 hour Domestic Violence Counselor Training (we will train if you don’t have it).