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Peaceful Paths is the state certified domestic violence center that serves adult and child survivors in Alachua, Bradford, and Union counties. We are seeking compassionate, dedicated individuals committed to providing advocacy to survivors seeking safety and support. In depth training is provided. Working for survivors is rewarding and has long-lasting impact. Our welcoming staff culture promotes self-care and transparency and encourages personal growth.
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We provide services to local survivors of intimate partner violence..
PRN Residential Advocate
Flexible schedule up to FT as assigned including overnight and weekend shifts
View full position summary here.
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Principal Job Duties
1. Provide shelter coverage, including security system monitoring, conducting routine safety checks, addressing communal living agreement issues and implementing other safety measures as identified in shelter policies.
2. Provide direct shelter services, including but not limited to admitting and exiting residents, answering the helpline, and providing appropriate crisis counseling.
3. Provide critical services such as completing shelter intakes, safety planning, providing advocacy, basic needs assessments and community referrals.
4. Maintain resident records (electronic and paper) and other documentation as required or assigned.
5. Monitor and assist with maintaining safe facility operations by ensuring cleanliness, safe and operational equipment/furnishings, and equitable access and availability of essential supplies.
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Email cover letter and resume to Sabriena Williams at sabrienaw@peacefulpaths.org.
No calls please.
Outreach Advocate
Full Time, schedule as assigned; overtime-eligible
View full position summary here.
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Principal Job Duties
1. Provide advocacy and individual counseling services to survivors of domestic violence relative to risk/danger assessment, safety planning, housing, legal, trauma counseling, financial, medical, mental health, educational, employment, and other areas of need through direct agency services and community partner resources.
2. Complete intake process with survivors and provide appropriate follow-up as needed
3. Complete referrals to partner agencies, including victim compensation forms and relocation program paperwork
4. Facilitate support group sessions as designated
5. Maintain timely and accurate statistical entries, records and service documentation.
6. Assist with Helpline support and Residential services as needed or requested.
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Secondary Job Duties
1. Attend staff meetings and trainings as designated.
2. Represent Peaceful Paths in community meetings that address areas of need or support for survivors.
3. Assist in the training of volunteers and new staff.
4. Provide community education and training as assigned
5. Assist the Director of Outreach Services with other duties as needed.
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Email cover letter and resume to Jenna White at jennaw@peacefulpaths.org.
No calls please.
High Risk Advocate
Full Time; overtime-eligible
View full position summary here.
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Principal Job Duties
1. Actively build and enhance community partnerships with law enforcement, victim service providers, and the judicial system to create networks that identify and refer high-risk survivors
2. Administer LAP/high risk referrals from helpline, law enforcement, and community partners including contacting survivors and offering advocacy services such as crisis intervention, danger/lethality assessment, safety planning and systems advocacy support through information and referrals
3. Facilitate support groups as designated, conduct intakes, and provide appropriate follow up as expected
4. Complete victim compensation forms and legal referrals as needed and provide other information as appropriate.
5. Maintain timely and accurate statistical entries, records and service documentation.
6. Represent Peaceful Paths as facilitator of law enforcement trainings and other community trainings related to high risk/lethality assessment
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Secondary Job Duties
1. Attend staff meetings and trainings as designated.
2. Represent Peaceful Paths in community meetings that address areas of need or support for survivors
3. Assist with Helpline support and Residential services as needed or requested
4. Assist with training of volunteers and staff
5. Assist the Director of Outreach Services with other duties as needed.
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Email cover letter and resume to Jenna White at jennaw@peacefulpaths.org.
No calls please.
Assistant Residential Director
Full Time, flexible hours throughout entire week, all shifts; Not overtime-eligible, Not remote eligible
View full position summary here.
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Principal Job Duties
1. Provide operations and program training to shelter staff in conjunction with the Director of Residential Programs.
2. Prepare and update the shelter staffing schedule, and provide staffing coverage support as needed.
3. Manage facility operations with the Director of Residential Services and Maintenance staff. Including coordination of routine inspections, service calls, maintenance needs, project management and supply inventory.
4. Manage distribution of shelter supplies and donations and support staff in resource management.
5. Provide services to residents, including advocacy, conflict mediation and grievance resolution as needed.
6. Assist with data and records management; including but not limited to providing staff training, direct file input and completing quality assurance checks as necessary.
7. Review policies and program services to ensure requirements of all funding sources, laws and designated state standards are met.
8. Provide instruction, guidance and mentoring to shelter staff and volunteers.
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Secondary Job Duties
1. Serve on the backup rotation schedule for residential program on-call support.
2. Assist with creating, reviewing and updating program manuals, policies, and practices.
3. Act as an agency representative within the community as assigned/needed.
4. Attend and/or facilitate staff meetings and trainings as designated.
5. Complete other tasks as assigned by the Director of Residential Services.
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Email cover letter and resume to Sabriena Williams at sabrienaw@peacefulpaths.org.
No calls please.
Overnight Residential Data Advocate
12am - 8am; Overtime eligible
View full position summary here.
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Principal Job Duties
1. Provide overnight shelter coverage, including security system monitoring, conducting routine safety checks, addressing communal living issues and implementing other safety measures as identified in shelter policies.
2. Perform timely quality assurance reviews of participant files, identifying discrepancies and ensuring compliance with agency policies in conjunction with the Programs Operations Specialist.
3. Create guides and templates in conjunction with the Programs Operations Specialist, or other assigned staff, to support quality assurance processes agency wide.
4. Provide direct shelter services, including but not limited to admitting and exiting residents, answering the helpline, and providing appropriate crisis counseling.
5. Provide critical services such as completing shelter intakes, safety planning, providing advocacy, basic needs assessments and community referrals.
6. Maintain resident records (electronic and paper) and other documentation as required or assigned.
7. Monitor and assist with maintaining safe facility operations by ensuring cleanliness, safe and operational equipment/furnishings, and equitable access and availability of essential supplies.
8. Provide resident transportation in the agency vehicles.
9. Previous experience in conflict resolution, stress management, and crisis intervention in a residential setting.
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Secondary Job Duties
1. Facilitate resident meetings as assigned/needed.
2. Complete timely maintenance requests, help maintain shelter/resident supplies and report inventory needs to Assistant Residential Director(s), Maintenance staff and/or the Director of Residential Services.
3. Manage overnight specific tasks as determined by the Assistant Residential Director(s) and Director of Residential Services.
4. Attend and/or facilitate staff meetings and trainings as designated, including with the Program Operations Specialist
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Email cover letter and resume to Sabriena Williams at sabrienaw@peacefulpaths.org.
No calls please.
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