Careers - Safe Passage

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Safe Passage provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Safe Passage complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

Safe Passage 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.

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Residential Case Manager

Pay: $22.00/hr. plus $1.00-evening shift differential
3pm-11pm, Monday – Friday
Job Type: Full-time
Job description:

Safe Passage is DeKalb County’s only Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Crisis Center. We provide a wide range of services to survivors and their loved ones including shelter, counseling, advocacy, and so much more. All survivor services are completely free, confidential, and available to all, no matter your age, gender, or when the abuse occurred. The vision at Safe Passage is a world without violence where all are safe. Together, we believe that future is possible. As a trauma-informed agency, Safe Passage acknowledges that systems of oppression impact survivors of interpersonal violence in many different ways. We strive to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion practices at the center of our daily work to honor the unique journeys of our clients, staff, and community. Join us in our commitment to dismantle these systems of social and racial injustice through continued education and advocacy. Together we have the power to create a violence-free community.

Primary responsibilities of the Residential Case Manager are:
Respond to domestic violence and sexual assault crisis calls.
Respond to incoming calls to the agency, process, and distribute as needed.
Assist individuals on a walk-in basis who are in crisis.
Schedule counseling or other client appointments.
Provide initial eligibility assessment and intake for new clients.
Help clients and their children cope with the immediate effects of the decision to move to the shelter.
Orients residents and their children to the shelter, its services, and client rights.
Provide advocacy sessions to clients on a weekly basis or more often as needed.
Provide transportation for clients as needed.
Clean and organize work areas and shelter.
Prepare bedding/toiletries for incoming clients.
Participate in on-call by responding to domestic violence and sexual assault calls at the hospitals and police departments.
Provide advocacy for clients with other agencies in the community.
Provide referrals and resources to clients.

Required Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in human services field from an accredited college or university or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Benefits:
Safe Passage offers a generous benefits package with minimal cost to the employee. Safe Passage recognizes the work we do is hard, and self-care is extremely important, which is reflected in the amount of PTO employees earn through-out the year. Join our team of anti-violence professionals. Benefit package includes health, dental, vision, life, short- and long-term disability, EAP, PTO, and work life balance.
Education: Bachelor’s (Required)
Shift availability: Night Shift (Required)
Work Location: In person
EEO Statement
Safe Passage provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Safe Passage 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. Must possess and maintain an applicable Illinois Driver License and Auto Insurance that meets the State requirements.

Sexual Assault Counselor

Pay: $25.00 per hour
Mon-Fri – This position requires 2 evening shifts/week.
Job Type: Full-time
Job description:
Safe Passage has an opening for a full time Sexual Assault Counselor. This position requires a master’s degree in human services area. Must have an understanding of sexual assault, domestic violence, trauma, and victim-centered services. Candidate will possess organizational abilities, good listening skills, and the ability to multi-task. Spanish speaking a plus.

The Sexual Assault Counselor will provide sexual assault counseling and crisis intervention services t victims of sexual assault and their significant others. This position will work some evening hours.

Primary responsibilities of the SA Counselor are:

Provide individual and family counseling to victims and significant others.
Facilitate and co-facilitate sexual assault support groups.
Participate in on-call by responding to hospitals and police departments.
Participate in case consultations regarding clients.
Advocate for clients with other agencies in the community (e.g., DCFS, local mental healthcenters, etc.)
Provide community referrals when necessary.
Participate in the training of staff, volunteers, and interns.
Participate in, prepare, and plan activities for Sexual Assault Awareness Month.

Required Education and Experience
Master’s degree in human services field from an accredited college or university or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
It is a direct service client support position requiring the exercise of discretion and good judgment and is required to work a full-time work week, including evenings.
Benefits:
All full-time employees are eligible for the following insurance: health, dental, vision, life, short term and long-term disability insurance.
Safe Passage offer a generous PTO package for full time employees. Safe Passage recognizes the hard work our team does and wants to make sure they have time for self-care, work/life balance.

EEO Statement
Safe Passage provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Safe Passage 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. Must possess and maintain an applicable Illinois Driver License and Auto Insurance that meets the State requirements.

Domestic Violence Child Counselor

Pay: $25.00 per hour
Mon-Fri – This position requires 2 evening shifts/week.
Job Type: Full-time

Job description:
Safe Passage has an opening for a full time Domestic Violence Child Counselor. This position will provide domestic violence counseling, therapy, and crisis intervention services to child clients. This position provides but is not limited to the following services: counseling, crisis intervention, domestic violence education, information, and referral.

This position requires a master’s degree in human services field. Experience with/knowledge of trauma- informed interventions, a plus. The ideal candidate will have an understanding of domestic violence, sexual assault, and victim-centered services. In addition, the ideal candidate will also have organizational abilities, good listening skills, and the ability to multi-task. Spanish speaking a plus.

The Domestic Violence Child Counselor will provide counseling and crisis intervention services to victims of domestic violence.

Primary responsibilities of the Domestic Violence Child Counselor are:

Provide domestic violence education and individual counseling for child clients.
Provide evaluations/assessments to determine individualized needs of clients.
Provide family counseling.
Provide education on parenting skills.
Provide education on how domestic violence affects children.
Facilitate and co-facilitate kid’s support groups and parenting group.
Organize activities for children and parents, including summer program.
Participate in on-call by responding to domestic violence and sexual assault medical calls at hospitals
and local police departments.
Participate in case consultations regarding clients.
Provide advocacy for clients with other agencies in the community (e.g., DCFS, schools, etc.)

Required Education and Experience
Master’s degree in human services field from an accredited college or university
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
It is a direct service client support position requiring the exercise of discretion and good judgment and is required to work a full-time work week, including evenings.
Benefits
All full-time employees are eligible for the following insurance: health, dental, vision, life, short term and long-term disability insurance.
Safe Passage offer a generous PTO package for full time employees. Safe Passage recognizes the hard work our team does and wants to make sure they have time for self-care, work/life balance.
Education: Master’s (Required)
License/Certification: LSW (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
EEO Statement
Safe Passage provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Safe Passage 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. Must possess and maintain an applicable Illinois Driver License and Auto Insurance that meets the State requirements.