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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.
We provide services to local survivors of intimate partner violence..
We are Hiring!
Youth Services Advocate and Educator
Principal Job Duties:
1. Plan and implement trauma responsive youth education groups throughout agency service areas including:
a. Facilitating eight and twelve week groups using approved curriculum in middle schools, high schools, and other targeted programming sites
b. Facilitating year-round violence prevention programming in targeted programming sites
2. Contact parents/guardians to explain Youth Services and schedule intakes.
3. Complete youth risk assessments and other related documentation within required timeframes.
4. Potentially identify and work with youth who may have been victims of physical, sexual, and/or emotional abuse as well as neglect, and appropriately coordinate applicable services with leadership guidance.
5. Coordinate parent/guardian/family support services with other staff to address needs that arise.
6. Provide support, guidance, and referrals to parent/guardian/family as appropriate.
7. Provide childcare for participants as scheduling allows.
8. Develop/update program materials such as curricula, awareness resources, and evaluation tools/surveys with guidance from the Director of Education & Youth Services and other program staff.
9. Maintain accurate files (electronic and paper) for all appropriate participants within required timeframes.
10. Maintain safe and organized environment for all participants. This includes keeping a regular cleaning schedule for the group room, play areas, playgrounds and storage areas.
11. Supervise volunteers/interns with scheduling, facilitating check-ins, and giving performance feedback.
Sound like a good fit? Take a look at the full job description HERE and email your resume to Hannah Thompson at hannaht@peacefulpaths.org
Residential Youth Services Advocate - Part Time
Principal Job Duties:
1. Plan and implement age-appropriate empowerment activities for youth support groups and educational programming.
2. Provide support for other education and youth programming as needed.
3. Provide childcare for participants as scheduling allows.
4. Complete youth risk assessments and other related documentation within required timeframes.
5. Potentially identify and work with youth who may have been victims of physical, sexual, and/or emotional abuse as well as neglect, and appropriately coordinate applicable services with leadership guidance.
6. Coordinate parent/guardian/family support services with other staff to address needs that arise.
7. Provide support, guidance, and referrals to parent/guardian/family as appropriate.
8. Maintain accurate files (electronic and paper) for all appropriate participants within required timeframes.
9. Supervise volunteers/interns with scheduling, facilitating check-ins, and giving performance feedback.
10. Maintain safe and organized environment for all participants. This includes keeping a regular cleaning schedule for the group room, play areas, playgrounds and storage areas.
Sound like a good fit? Take a look at the full job description HERE and email your resume to Hannah Thompson at hannaht@peacefulpaths.org
PRN Residential Advocate
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.
6. Provide resident transportation in the agency vehicles.
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. Attend and/or facilitate staff meetings and trainings as designated.
4. Assist Assistant Residential Director(s) and Director of Residential Services as needed.
Sound like a good fit? Take a look at the full job description HERE and email your resume to Sabriena Williams at sabrienaw@peacefulpaths.org
Residential Advocate
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.
6. Provide resident transportation in the agency vehicles.
Sound like a good fit? Take a look at the full job description HERE and email your resume to Sabriena Williams at sabrienaw@peacefulpaths.org
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