April Staff Spotlight: Ray!
April Staff Member of the Month: Creating Protective Environments Coordinator, Ray Garcia! Meet our amazing Creating Protective Environments Coordinator, Ray (he/they), SPAN’s April staff member…
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SPAN is looking for passionate, dedicated employees to work in our emergency shelter and outreach offices.
Are you interested in gaining experience in the social service field? Are you interested in working at an agency committed to social justice work?
If so, please review the below job descriptions.
Please note that a combination of education, work and life experience may be considered in lieu of other requirements. SPAN provides opportunities for ongoing professional development and training and is an EEOA employer with a strong commitment to Affirmative Action. People of Color, LGBTQ+ folks, and people with different levels of abilities are encouraged to apply.
Safehouse Progressive Alliance for Nonviolence is seeking a dynamic team member to work closely with
and among other SPAN teammates in its quest to end interpersonal violence within its community. By
asking to join SPAN, means that you are committed to working toward fulfilling this quest.
The Position
The Shelter Advocate provides crisis intervention, safety planning, trauma-informed counseling support,
case management, and advocacy to shelter residents to increase stability factors in their lives and access
needed services and resources. Additionally assists with crisis line support; maintains community contacts
and resources; promotes a Shelter environment based on respect and nonviolence; supports social justice
efforts that positively impact survivors and their children.
Compensation
This is a nonexempt, salaried position. The salary range is $44,500 to $48,500 annually, depending on
experience. An additional $100/month ($1,200/annually) is provided for Spanish-language proficiency.
Compensation also includes our standard benefit package, including a medical plan, dental plan, holiday
pay and paid time off, reduced rate Eco-Pass, Simple IRA retirement plan with 2% agency contribution,
and Employee Assistance Program.
About You
You’ve progressive experience working with and supporting survivors of abuse in shelter or other
crisis settings.
You’ve served as an advocate, case manager, or resource navigator.
You’re a collaborator, with internal departments and community partners, to deliver
comprehensive support services for adult and child survivors in shelter settings.
You likely have been active in anti-violence and gender/social justice initiatives and have
experience working directly with marginalized communities.
You have excellent organizational and problem-solving skills, you can communicate with a variety
of audiences, you appreciate the details, and you’re organized.
A Day in the Life
Provides crisis intervention, case management, trauma-informed support counseling and
advocacy to assist shelter residents (adults and children).
Assists with crisis line coverage to provide telephone crisis counseling, intakes & screenings into
shelter, advocacy, and referrals to crisis line callers.
Assures Shelter Team of coverage including weekend, evening and holiday shifts.
Maintains case files & records and preparing monthly reports and time sheets. Inputs all
necessary client information (such as intakes, activities, case notes, and hotline/crisis calls) in
Salesforce data system for accurate recordkeeping and monthly statistics.
What You Bring to Us
A 4-year degree in counseling, social work or gender studies, knowledge in a related field, or a
combination of education and experience.
Two years of progressive experience in crisis intervention or survivor advocacy. It will also help
you to have experience working in shelter settings.
If you’ve made it to this bullet, you can guess that you need great computer skills including
Microsoft Office and virtual meeting platforms. You also need to produce and meet deadlines in
our fast-paced and changing environment.
About Us
Safehouse Progressive Alliance for Nonviolence (SPAN) is a human rights organization committed to
ending violence against adults, youth, and children through support, advocacy, education, and community
organizing. Operating since 1979, SPAN is the only organization serving Boulder, western Broomfield,
smaller towns, and unincorporated Boulder County, designed to provide shelter and advocacy for victims
of interpersonal violence. SPAN is dedicated to the promotion of social justice, diversity, equity, inclusivity,
peace and non-violence for all individuals and their families.
SPAN Culture:
SPAN team members are dedicated and work in a fast-paced environment with full days – which may
include evenings and weekends for Shelter shifts – yet remain committed to a healthy work/life balance.
While SPAN expects work to be taken seriously, it also knows the importance of having fun and the value
of enjoying the work.
SPAN’s Organizational Goals:
Foster organizational excellence – Provide meaningful and effective support and resources to adults,
children, and youth impacted by interpersonal violence.
Violence prevention initiatives – Implement initiatives that promote safety, dignity, and liberation for all
people.
People Centric – Engage team members, individuals, groups, policy makers, and the community at large
in efforts that promote economic, racial, and social justice and an atmosphere where team members and
clients are valued.
Inclusive – Team members are welcoming, inviting, authentic, outward-facing, and visible to all audiences,
voices, and stories.
Application Process
Please submit a resume and cover letter to hr@safehousealliance.org.
We like to receive electronic applications but will accept applications by US Mail to: SPAN, Attn:
HR, 835 North St, Boulder CO 80304.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
The Legal Stuff
You need to be able to sit or stand for long periods each day. While not frequent, you need to
reach for, move and/or 20 pounds and use your hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or
controls, mobility to access a wide variety of meeting and settings, and to perform a variety of
tasks that involve standing, walking/traversing, sitting, stooping, kneeling, bending, and twisting,
climbing stairs or using an elevator, possibly reaching chest high and overhead for materials, with
reasonable accommodation (we put it all in 1 sentence to may our legal team happy!).
Ability to communicate adequately in person and by phone, in personal and group settings, and
function with periodic distractions such as people, telephone calls, and noise.
Ability to work with, and process information from, a variety of individuals and media (e.g.,
computers, projected images, printed materials).
SPAN is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all team members and
to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment. All employment
decisions at SPAN are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual applicant
qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, or belief, ancestry, age, sex (including
pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), family or parental status, or any other status
protected by law. SPAN will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these
characteristics.
Safehouse Progressive Alliance for Nonviolence is seeking a dynamic team member to work closely with other SPAN teammates in our quest to end interpersonal violence within the community. Everyone on our team is committed to working toward fulfilling this quest.
The Position
The Legal Advocacy Interventionist is responsible for implementing client-directed, trauma-informed, culturally-responsive advocacy services for survivors of violence. The Legal Advocate provides information, safety planning, and confidential support to survivors navigating civil, criminal, and immigration legal systems. This is an in-person position serving Boulder and Broomfield counties.
Compensation
This is a nonexempt, salaried position. The salary range is $46,500 to $48,500 annually, depending on experience. An additional $100 per month ($1,200 per year) bilingual pay differential is available for proven Spanish language proficiency. Compensation also includes our standard benefit package, including a group health insurance plan, dental plan, holiday pay and paid time off, reduced rate Eco-Pass, Simple IRA retirement plan with 2% agency contribution, and Employee Assistance Program.
About You
What You Bring to Us
About Us
Safehouse Progressive Alliance for Nonviolence (SPAN) is a human rights organization committed to ending violence against adults, youth, and children through support, advocacy, education, and community organizing. Operating since 1979, SPAN is the only organization serving Boulder, western Broomfield, smaller towns, and unincorporated Boulder County, designed to provide shelter and advocacy for victims of interpersonal violence. SPAN is dedicated to the promotion of social justice, diversity, equity, inclusivity, peace and non-violence for all individuals and their families.
SPAN Culture:
SPAN team members are dedicated, which can mean working full days at a fast pace. You’ll typically work during the day but there are occasional extended workdays. SPAN is committed to encouraging employees to have a healthy work/life balance. While SPAN expects work to be taken seriously, it also knows the importance of having fun and the value of enjoying the work.
SPAN’s Organizational Goals:
Read more about SPAN’s Core Values here.
Application Process:
Safehouse Progressive Alliance for Nonviolence is seeking a dynamic team member to work closely with other SPAN teammates in our quest to end interpersonal violence within its community. Everyone on our team is committed to working toward fulfilling this quest.
The Position
The Spanish Bilingual Outreach Receptionist supports all SPAN programs by answering phone calls and greeting visitors at the Outreach Center. This is a part-time position from 9am to 2pm Monday through Friday.
Compensation
This is an hourly position. The pay range is $17.50 to $18.50 per hour.
About You
What You Bring to Us
Safehouse Progressive Alliance for Nonviolence (SPAN) is a human rights organization committed to ending violence against adults, youth, and children through support, advocacy, education, and community organizing. Operating since 1979, SPAN is the only organization serving Boulder, western Broomfield, smaller towns, and unincorporated Boulder County, designed to provide shelter and advocacy for victims of interpersonal violence. SPAN is dedicated to the promotion of social justice, diversity, equity, inclusivity, peace and non-violence for all individuals and their families.
SPAN Culture:
SPAN team members are dedicated which can mean a fast pace with full days. But SPAN is committed to encouraging employees to have a healthy work/life balance. While SPAN expects work to be taken seriously, it also knows the importance of having fun and the value of enjoying the work.
SPAN’s Organizational Goals:
Foster organizational excellence – Provide meaningful and effective support and resources to adults, children, and youth impacted by interpersonal violence. Violence prevention initiatives – Implement initiatives that promote safety, dignity, and liberation for all people. People Centric – Engage team members, individuals, groups, policy makers, and the community at large in efforts that promote economic, racial, and social justice and an atmosphere where team members and clients are valued. Inclusive – Team members are welcoming, inviting, authentic, outward-facing, and visible to all audiences, voices, and stories.
Application Process
POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Shelter On-Call Advocate will provide advocacy, support and crisis intervention for victims of domestic violence in a shelter setting and over the phone; promote a Shelter environment based on respect and nonviolence; support social justice efforts that positively impact women and children.
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
COMPENSATION:
QUALIFICATIONS:
To Apply: Send resumé and cover letter to hr@safehousealliance.org or Safehouse Progressive Alliance for Nonviolence, 835
North Street, Boulder, CO 80304.
SE BUSCA ABOGADOS BILINGÜES EN ESPAÑOL PARA DAR APOYO AL PROGRAMA DEABOGADOS PARA VÍCTIMAS (Lawyers for Victims Program)
Safehouse Progressive Alliance for Nonviolence está en busca de personas dinámicas paraque participen en una oportunidad de apoyar el programa de Intercesión Legal de SPAN en subúsqueda para ayudar a los sobrevivientes de violencia interpersonal en nuestra comunidad.
OPORTUNIDAD DE CONTRATO
Safehouse Progressive Alliance for Nonviolence coordina el Programa de Abogados Para lasvíctimas (Lawyers for Victims Program – LFVP) que brinda representación de abogados enaudiencias de órdenes de protección permanentes para víctimas de violencia familiar,violencia doméstica, agresión sexual, y acoso en los condados de Boulder y Broomfield. A losclientes del Programa de Abogados para Víctimas se les ha otorgado una orden de proteccióntemporal en la corte del condado y es probable que cumplan con los criterios legales para unaorden de protección permanente. LFVP por sus siglas en Inglés está diseñado paraincrementar el acceso y provisión de servicios legales directos. Víctimas que se encuentran enla necesidad de una orden de protección frecuentemente enfrentan la formidable tarea deconfrontar a su abusador en la audiencia de orden de protección permanente. El acceso a laasistencia, el asesoramiento y la representación de un abogado que hable con fluidez el idiomaprimario del cliente es un componente fundamental para establecer una seguridad continua.Los abogados contractuales bilingües en español que participan en este programa llenan unvacío para los clientes que se les requiere navegar en un sistema legal que es inaccesible paralos hablantes no nativos de inglés.
REMUNERACIÓN Y COMPROMISO DE DEDICACIÓN DEL CONTRATO
SPAN contrata a abogados locales para brindar servicios específicos y limitados por una tarifafija por caso. Los abogados que representan a clientes que no hablan inglés como idiomaprincipal reciben $900 por caso; la representación para clientes monolingües de habla inglesase compensa con $1100 por caso. El diferencial en la compensación es en reconocimiento deltrabajo adicional requerido de los abogados bilingües para brindar un servicio inclusivo yafirmativo a los clientes en el idioma de su elección.
Al aceptar un caso remitido, el abogado acepta comunicarse con el cliente dentro de 24 horasy reunirse con el cliente en al menos una ocasión (virtual o en persona) al menos 24 horasantes de la audiencia. El volumen de casos y la disponibilidad de abogados fluctúan a lo largodel año. Los abogados por contrato de este programa eligen cuántos casos remitidos aceptan;en promedio, los abogados de contrato de este programa toman un caso por cada período de2 meses. En 2021, aproximadamente 10 clientes de habla hispana buscaron servicios a travésde este programa. A los fines de este programa, un caso comenzará con la aceptación de uncaso remitido por el abogado administrador del programa y continuará hasta la conclusión dela audiencia de orden de protección permanente o la eliminación del caso en la corte delcondado.
ACERCA DE USTED
ACERCA DE NOSOTROS
Safehouse Progressive Alliance for Nonviolence (SPAN) es una organización de derechoshumanos comprometida con poner fin a la violencia contra adultos, jóvenes y niños a travésdel apoyo, la intercesión, la educación y la organización comunitaria. En funcionamientodesde 1979, SPAN es la única organización que presta servicios en Boulder, el oeste deBroomfield, ciudades más pequeñas y el Área no incorporada del Condado de Boulder,diseñada para brindar albergue e intercesión a las víctimas de la violencia interpersonal.SPAN se dedica a la promoción de la justicia social, la diversidad, la equidad, la inclusión, lapaz y la no violencia para todas las personas y sus familias.
OBJETIVOS ORGANIZACIONALES DE SPAN
Fomentar la excelencia organizacional: Brindar apoyo y recursos significativos y efectivos aadultos, niños y jóvenes afectados por la violencia interpersonal.
Iniciativas de prevención de la violencia: implementar iniciativas que promuevan la seguridad,la dignidad y la liberación de todas las personas.
Centrado en las Personas: Involucrar a los miembros del equipo, individuos, grupos,legisladores y la comunidad en general en esfuerzos que promuevan la justicia económica,racial y social y una atmósfera donde los miembros del equipo y los clientes sean valorados.
Inclusivo: Los miembros del equipo son hospitalarios, amables, auténticos, abiertos y visiblespara todas las audiencias, voces e historias.
¿INTERESADO EN SABER MÁS?
Complete el Formulario de Captación de Abogados Contratados del Programa de Abogadospara las Víctimas para iniciar el proceso de solicitud. Nos comunicaremos para establecer unaconversación de seguimiento con usted, el Abogado Gerente del programa y los miembrosde los Equipos de Liderazgo de SPAN e Intercesión Legal.
Los abogados contratados del Programa de Abogados para las Víctimas que proveen serviciosfungen como Contratistas Independientes y no son empleados de SPAN.
SEEKING SPANISH BILINGUAL ATTORNEYS
TO SUPPORT LAWYERS FOR VICTIMS PROGRAM
Safehouse Progressive Alliance for Nonviolence is seeking dynamic individuals to take part in an opportunity to support the SPAN Legal Advocacy program in its quest to assist survivors of interpersonal violence in our community.
CONTRACT OPPORTUNITY
Safehouse Progressive Alliance for Nonviolence coordinates the Lawyers for Victims Program (LFVP) which provides attorney representation at permanent protection order hearings for victims of family violence, domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking in Boulder and Broomfield counties. LFVP clients have been granted a temporary protection order in county court and are likely to meet the legal criteria for a permanent protection order. LFVP is designed to increase access to and provision of direct legal services. Victims who find themselves in need of a civil order of protection frequently face the formidable task of confronting their abuser at the permanent protection order hearing. Access to the assistance, advice, and representation of an attorney fluent in a client’s primary language isa critical component to establishing ongoing safety. Spanish Bilingual Contract Attorneys participating in LFVP fill a gap for clients tasked with navigating a legal system that is inaccessible to clients with limited English proficiency.
CONTRACT RATE & TIME COMMITMENT
SPAN contracts with local attorneys to provide specific, limited services for a flat fee per case. Attorneys representing clients who do not speak English as their primary language receive $900 per case; representation for monolingual English-speaking clients is compensated at $1000 per case. The differential in compensation is in recognition of the additional labor required of Bilingual Attorneys to provide inclusive and affirming service to clients in their native language.
Upon acceptance of a case referral, the Attorney agrees to contact the client within 24hours, and to meet with the client on at least one occasion (virtually or in person) at least 24hours prior to the hearing. Case volume and attorney availability fluctuate throughout the year. LFVP Contract Attorneys choose how many referrals they accept; on average, LFVP Contract Attorneys take one case in a 2-month period. In 2021, approximately 10 Spanish-speaking clients sought services through LFVP. For the purposes of this program, a case will commence upon acceptance of a referral from the LFVP Managing Attorney and continue until either the conclusion of the permanent protection order hearing or the removal of the case from county court.
ABOUT YOU
ABOUT US
Safehouse Progressive Alliance for Nonviolence (SPAN) is a human rights organization committed to ending violence against adults, youth, and children through support, advocacy, education, and community organizing. Operating since 1979, SPAN is the only organization serving Boulder, western Broomfield, smaller towns, and unincorporated Boulder County, designed to provide shelter and advocacy for victims of interpersonal violence. SPAN is dedicated to the promotion of social justice, diversity, equity, inclusivity, peace and non-violence for all individuals and their families.
SPAN’S ORGANIZATIONAL GOALS
INTERESTED IN LEARNING MORE?
Fill out the LFVP Contract Attorney Interest Form to initiate the application process. We will reach out to set up a follow up conversation with you, the
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