Autumn House - Mesa, United States - A New Leaf

A New Leaf

Verified Company

Mesa, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Since 1971, A New Leaf has faithfully worked in service to our mission of "Helping Families Changing Lives," making a positive impact in the lives of more than 24,000 people each year in the Phoenix Metropolitan area.

Services focus on HEALTH, HOUSING, AND COMMUNITY SERVICES, offering a continuum of support to move households from crisis to long-term health and stability.

A New Leaf continues to grow to respond to needs in our community by developing comprehensive, relevant and effective services for vulnerable and underserved families, children, and adults.

A New Leaf's Autumn House is a 24-hour crisis program for victims of domestic violence.

Autumn House serves single individuals as well as adults with children who require temporary shelter and support as a result of violence in the home.

Services include Crisis hotline, Information, referral assistance and resources, Basic needs assistance, Domestic violence education and safety planning, Empowerment through self-awareness classes, Case Management, Goal setting, and Advocacy and GED preparation, Employment Assistance, Financial Literacy.

Hourly Pay Rate:
$21.00

Schedule:
Sunday-Thursday 12:30pm-8:30pm

Location:
Mesa, AZ

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

High School or GED required.
Associate or bachelor's degree, preferred.
Bilingual verbally in Spanish, preferred.

Experience:

Two+ years' experience working with children.
Prior experience with family and child case management, preferred.
Knowledge of and/or experience with trauma informed practices required
Prior experience working with Domestic Violence, Sexual Violence, and/or homeless populations required.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Role model appropriate behaviors to clients and children in the shelter, at all times, utilizing trauma informed principles and practices.
Plan, organize, and supervise monthly activity calendar for the Children's Center. Attend and participate in outings and activities off site as appropriate.
Support families to enroll their children in school, support families with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), and assist with referrals to childcare.
Facilitate groups and workshops for clients and children in shelter as well as externally as trained and appropriate to role.
Complete accurate documentation in database and all program paperwork in a timely, correct, and thorough manner.
Act as an advocate for clients/children, support with resources/referrals specific to their needs; including, supporting them with access to those resources/referrals.
Complete intake paperwork for children; including, psycho/social assessments and service plans on all children ages three (3) and over, or as appropriate to their development.
Assist in the completion of discharge summaries on all children upon their departure from the program.
Assist in training new staff as appropriate.
Provide crisis intervention for clients/children; provide parenting support as appropriate to the situation.

Compliance/Requirements: