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In-Person Full-Time (40 hours per week) Position in Hayward, CA (Non-Exempt)
Reports To: Program Coordinator
Who We Are
Ruby’s Place (RP) is an innovative nonprofit committed to ending domestic violence, human trafficking, and violent crime through hope, advocacy and connection. Our services include emergency shelter, transitional housing, rental subsidies, mental health services, and wrap around services. All our services are trauma-sensitive and client-centered and are provided at no cost to our clients. There are no barriers to participate in our programs.
Ruby's Place is led by survivors with a focus on reflection, innovation, and connection. We value diversity, and equity across all races, genders, sexualities, and abilities. We believe in fostering relationships, both in our direct service work and throughout our internal work culture. We aim to cultivate an inclusive workplace that appreciates and emphasizes the voices of those most impacted by violence including women, individuals with disabilities, people of color, and the LGBTQ community. We recognize these voices are vital to interrupting the cycle of violence and transforming lives towards safety, unity, and trust. We encourage those with lived experience with housing instability, trafficking, domestic violence, and interpersonal violence to join our team.
Who You Are
You have a strong commitment to preventing interpersonal violence as well as an understanding of, and sensitivity to, serving diverse populations. You have excellent interpersonal skills and strong techniques for relationship building. You believe people should determine their own path towards healing, and have an orientation towards survivor-centered services.
You either have lived or have professional experience with the immigrant, latinx community and are in touch with the challenges that newcomers face when immigrating. You are compassionate, understanding and hold passion to work with this specific community. You are a go-getter who enjoys fast paced environments. You enjoy working both collaboratively and independently. You are adept at time management and highly organized with a proven ability to ensure you can meet deadlines, plan, organize and execute. You are comfortable working as part of a team and are an accountable collaborator. You excel at organizing, prioritizing, and following through on multiple time-sensitive projects. You are flexible, creative, and take initiative in handling emergencies.
What qualifications are required for this position?
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What You Will Do
The anticipated start date for this position is May, 2023. You will report to the Program Coordinator. The function of the Peer Advocate is to provide necessary shift coverage for the overall operation and function of Ruby's Place shelter for self-identified young women with a reported history of sex/labor trafficking, domestic violence, or who are at risk of such abuse. Additionally, the Peer Advocate will provide support and assistance to Case Management staff.
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Working Conditions
You are expected to be available on-site at all time during your scheduled shift hours and days. You must be able to stand for long periods of time and perform physical activities, including lifting up to 25 pounds. You will be subject to frequent interruptions and must be able to multitask and handle stress.
Local travel in the greater Bay Area may be required.
Applying
The pay scale for the Peer Advocate Youth Village is $29.00. The benefits that come with working at Ruby’s Place at full-time hours include medical, dental, and vision plans, a life insurance policy, significant vacation, sick time, sabbatical, and immediate vesting in our 403(b) with a generous match. This is a full-time, 40 hours per week, hourly position. This is an in-person position. Applicants must be located in the greater Bay Area.
If all this sounds like a good fit for you, please submit your resume and, instead of a traditional cover lever, respond to the following three prompts:
At Ruby’s Place, we are committed to workplace diversity and providing equal employment opportunities. Please also note that we are going to be especially excited about candidates who understand the unique nature of a mission-driven organization and have lived experience or direct experience working with survivors of domestic violence, human trafficking, or violent crime.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $29.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
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Schedule:
Work Location: In person
Full Time
Consumer Services
$56k-80k (estimate)
04/24/2024
08/20/2024
rubysplace.org
MIAMI, FL
25 - 50
1972
$5M - $10M
Consumer Services
Rubys Place is a non-profit agency in Hayward, California that has provided shelter and supportive services since 1972 for families and individuals experiencing domestic violence and human trafficking. Rubys Place was the first incorporated Domestic Violence shelter in the state of California and we have the only adult mens human trafficking shelter in the United States. The Mission of Rubys Place: To provide prevention and supportive services to the community and people impacted by domestic violence and human trafficking. The Vision of Rubys Place: Safe and stable families, one person at a ti ...
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