Phoenix

Arizona

1572 live openings

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of community resources, advocacy and crisis intervention skills, and an understanding of trauma and Trauma-Informed Care is beneficial.
• Empathic, non-judgmental, service-oriented attitude in work with clients. Recognizes domestic violence survivors as the experts of their own lives and partners with clients to identify and build upon their strengths.
• Ability to respond appropriately in varied situations and to function with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work and problem-solve both independently and collaboratively within a team environment, demonstrating professionalism, flexibility, and mature judgment.
• Must demonstrate self-awareness, insight, and commitment to ongoing professional growth. Models' healthy boundaries and good self-care with clients and coworkers.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills and demonstrate understanding and effectiveness in working with diverse populations.
• Additional skills may be required specific to the particular program or site where this position is based.
• Must be able to accommodate flexibility in work schedule, which may include some variable evenings and/or weekends.
• Must be able to operate general office equipment and have basic computer knowledge.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalent plus 4+ years’ work experience, preferably in the field of gender-based violence or in a social service-related capacity required.
• OR associate’s degree plus 2+ year work experience, preferably in the field of gender-based violence or in a social service-related capacity required.
• Experience working in an emergency shelter environment is highly beneficial and preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in social work, Psychology, Human Services, or a related field preferred.
• 40-hour Domestic Violence training preferred at time of hire. This training is required at first opportunity upon hire and must be completed prior to any contact with DV program clients or their personally identifying information.
• Illinois Certified Domestic Violence Professional (CDVP) certification preferred.

Additional requirements

• Satisfactorily pass all relevant screenings and criminal background checks.

Transportation/Travel requirements

• Driving for work required with a personally owned vehicle. Travel between sites required.

• Physical demands
• While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is required to sit and stand for sustained periods of time, frequently talk, hear, use hands and fingers to feel, handle, and operate objects or controls, and occasionally stand, bend, stretch, stoop, kneel and crouch. The employee is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures, transcribing, and viewing a computer terminal. Must be able to lift at least 30 lbs.

Metropolitan Family Services puts our people first with a top-of-the-line benefits package. Find out more by clicking here [https://www.metrofamily.org/careers/benefits/]!

Some highlights include

• Medical Coverage, Dental Coverage, and Vision Coverage.
• Metropolitan Family Services contributions of $2,000 to individual, and $4,000 to family, HSA accounts, pro-rated to your benefits start date.
• FREE General Medicine and Behavioral Health Teladoc services provided to all team members.
• Ascensus 401K plan services with a 4% employer match, vested at 100% on day one of eligibility.

And so much more! Make sure you click here [https://www.metrofamily.org/careers/benefits/] to see the full suite of benefits offered!

More about us

Metropolitan is Illinois' first comprehensive human services agency and reaches more than 122,970 individuals and families in Chicago, Evanston/Skokie, the southwest suburbs, and DuPage County with services promoting education, economic stability, emotional wellness, and empowerment.

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