Safe Journeys is looking for a PRN part-time Partner Abuse Intervention Program Advocate to join our team. The position requires evening hours and is funded for up to 5 hours weekly. The candidate must also be willing to travel to Ottawa, IL on occasion to assist our Ottawa team. When the candidate travels to Ottawa, they will receive advanced notice and all mileage will be reimbursed at the current state rate.

REPORTS TO

Partner Abuse Intervention Program Director PURPOSE:

To develop and implement partner abuse intervention psycho-educational services to perpetrators of domestic violence in order to end their use of domestic violence and to increase the safety of victims and their children.

MISSION STATEMENT

To empower survivors of domestic and sexual violence and work to end such violence in our communities.

FUNCTIONS

PURPOSE:

To provide partner abuse intervention intake, orientation, and psycho-educational services to perpetrators of domestic violence in order to end their use of domestic violence and to increase the safety of victims and their children.

MISSION STATEMENT

To empower survivors of domestic and sexual violence and work to end such violence in our communities.

FUNCTIONS

• Provides quality Partner Abuse Intervention Program (PAIP) services to perpetrators of domestic violence. o Provides psycho-educational assessment and educational services to perpetrators of domestic violence. o Conducts intake/assessment of persons who choose to use domestic violence, assessing their appropriateness for the program. o Co-facilitates weekly PAIP groups with persons who choose to use domestic violence in a manner that reflects equality with their co-facilitator. o Ensures professional relationships with clients to create an atmosphere of accountability, responsibility, and support. Confront and educate participants on potential offensive behavior, actions, and language. o Complies with the all agency policies and the standards of the Illinois Department of Human Services Protocol for Partner Abuse Intervention Programs. o Provides accurate data and timely documentation for agency and funding source reports and ensures confidentiality of agency information. o Stays up-to-date on current developments and legislation in the fields of domestic and sexual violence. o Provides systems advocacy and training. o Participates in local efforts to improve the community's response to domestic and sexual violence. o Serves as agency delegate or representative on appropriate state and local coalitions and committees. o Promotes the agency, as needed, through public presentations, media interviews, written materials, and special events. • Other staff responsibilities: o Knowledgeable of agency and relevant grant policies and procedures. o Participates in staff meetings, as appropriate. o Participates in trainings as required by agency and funders. o Communicates with staff and the public in a manner that reflects respect and equality. o Assures ethical conduct in business, marketing, service delivery, and professional practice. o Performs other duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE AND OTHER QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Associate degree in education, human services field (including Social Work, Psychology, Crisis Counseling, Counseling, and Therapy), Criminal Justice, Public Administration, or related major or equivalent experience in the field, preferred. Effective oral and written communication skills. Ability to set limits and priorities. Excellent attention to detail and timeliness. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Ability to serve individuals from diverse cultures and backgrounds. Ability to work independently and as a cooperative team member. Must have 40 hours of domestic violence and 40 hours of sexual assault trainings or complete agency training program before interacting with clients or client-related information. Must complete 20 hours of Pattern Abuse Intervention training in a timely manner. Ability to pass DCFS and criminal background checks at all times. Ability to work flexible hours. Reliable automobile, current license and insurance. Basic computer skills. Commitment to Safe Journeys' mission and values, including intersectional equity and ending domestic and sexual violence.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Unless exempted by the Americans with Disabilities Act, all persons hired for this position are required to perform the following essential functions: 1. Lift up to 50 lbs. on an as-needed basis; 2. Perform the basic life operational functions of talking, hearing, vision on a frequent basis; 3. Perform repetitive motions (i.e. computer keying and/or dialing phone) on a frequent basis; 4. Stand, walk, sit, climb stairs, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, and crouch on an frequent basis; 5. Ability to drive a car or access to other transportation. This position requires exposure to the following environmental factors: 1. Normal office conditions; 2. Exposure to variable noise levels; 3. Environment may include possible exposure to communicable illnesses; and 4. Traveling in an automobile in various weather conditions.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position does not exercise supervisory responsibilities. Studies have shown that women, nonbinary folks, and People of Color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every single one of the qualifications as described in a job description. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organzation and we are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job. That candidate may be one who comes from a background less traditional to our field of work, and that's okay. We would strongly encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of the qualifications described. We are an equal opportunity employer and we strongly encourage people of color to apply for all of our open positions.

Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

$20.00 - $20.60 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Paid time off Retirement plan

Work Location:

In person