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Gateway Domestic Violence Services is searching for an Advocate for Children and Families!
WHAT WE DO
Since 1979, Gateway shelters have provided caring, comprehensive services and safe shelter to adults and dependent children fleeing domestic violence. Our 24/7 shelters offer licensed counseling, emergency and extended-stay care, and court advocacy services for victims of domestic violence and their families, in Arapahoe County, Colorado.
Working with Gateway provides an opportunity to serve the community and support our mission to prevent and eliminate intimate partner violence through counseling, residential care, and empowering people for social change.
Learn more about us at: https://gatewayshelter.org/
THE OPPORTUNITY
Under the direction of the Emergency Shelter Director, our Advocate for Children and Families – Domestic Violence provides case management services to victims of domestic violence that include crisis intervention, intake services, individual emotional support, advocacy and crisis line support. Our Advocates are adept at handling crisis situations and working with diverse populations, and help to maximize a child’s overall well-being in the midst of a potentially traumatic time.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO OUR ORGANIZATION
The successful candidate:
WHAT OUR ORGANIZATION IS PROVIDING
Gateway Domestic Violence Services provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. In addition to federal law requirements, Gateway Domestic Violence Services complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Gateway Domestic Violence Services will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants for failing to disclose wage rate history in accordance with applicable law.
Gateway Domestic Violence Services will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law.
Gateway Domestic Violence Services expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Gateway Domestic Violence Services employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
Full Time
Social & Legal Services
$62k-76k (estimate)
02/22/2024
06/22/2024
gatewayshelter.org
AURORA, CO
25 - 50
1979
LINDA JAMES
<$5M
Social & Legal Services
Gateway domestic Violence Services offers counseling, residential care and court advocacy services for victims of domestic violence and their families, in Arapahoe County, Colorado. Our mission is to prevent and eliminate partner violence and to empower people for social transformation. We receive more than 9,000 crisis calls a year, provide 10,000+ nights of residential care for families and their pets. We assist with 2,000+ court advocacy cases for domestic violence victims. Individual counseling is available for women, men and children suffering from the effects of domestic violence. Gatewa...y counselors work hand-in-hand with our clients to empower and to heal the pain and scars of abusive relationships. Part of our process includes education, self- empowerment, building self-esteem, setting boundaries, safety planning and forming healthy relationships. We provide a 24-hour crisis line answered by trained staff and volunteers who offer referrals, counseling and crisis intervention: 303.343.1851 At the Aurora Municipal Court, Gateway houses a Court Advocacy Program (CAP) that provides victims of domestic violence with emotional support, information on their legal options and support through the court processes. Residential Services: Gateway operates two residential shelter facilities. The short-term facility in Aurora has 24 beds; our other (long-term) facility in southern Arapahoe county has a 15-bed capacity. Gateways North residential program offers a 45-day program for women and children fleeing domestic violence. Our South residential program offers extended stay for up to 90 days. Both residences provide women with confidentiality, counseling and safety, enabling the rebuilding of a life free from abuse.
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