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…
Outreach 303.449.8623 | 24-Hour Crisis Line 303.444.2424 | hotline@safehousealliance.org
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 Director of Finance & Operations is responsible for managing all of SPAN’S finance and business operations while ensuring adherence to GAAP and meeting non-profit compliance requirements. This position creates systems, processes, and policies to ensure staff and management are supported to achieve the goals of the organization. The Director leads implementation of strategic and operational plans, builds models, forecasts and produces ad hoc reports as needed to support the Executive Director, Board of Directors, and Program Teams.
Compensation
This is an exempt, salaried position. The salary is $72,500-$85,000 annually, depending on your qualifications. Compensation also includes our standard benefit package, including a medical plan, dental plan, generous vacation, sick leave and holiday time off, reduced rate Eco-Pass, Simple IRA retirement plan with 2% agency contribution, and Employee Assistance Program.
About You
A Day in the Life
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 and work in a fast-paced environment with full days – including some evenings and weekends – 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:
Read more about SPAN’s Core Values here.
Application Process
The Legal Stuff
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, it means you are committed to working toward fulfilling this quest.
The Position
The Strengthening Families Community Liaison serves as a staff member at will of Safehouse Progressive Alliance for Nonviolence (SPAN). The Strengthening Families Community Liaison collaborates with the CU-Boulder/SPAN Community Implementation Team (CIT) to support community engagement activities, such as outreach, training, and education within Boulder County through trauma-informed, strength-based, and client-defined care with focus on social justice, equity, and accessibility for all. The Strengthening Families Community Liaison will implement prevention services using “Let’s Connect” and other evidence-based activities to support children and their parents who have experienced abuse. The Strengthening Families Community Liaison works under a multi-year grant through the University of Colorado at Boulder (CU-Boulder) focused on expanding Let’s Connect parenting program and providing parenting services to the community. This is a Spanish-bilingual required position.
Compensation
This is a nonexempt, salaried position. The salary range is $44,000 – $48,000 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 are all about community outreach, innovative approach to parenting, and collaboration You are comfortable working under the direction of the Counseling Program Director, the Community Implementation Team, and the project directors at the University of Colorado at Boulder. You collaborate with diverse community organizations, staff members, interns, externs, and volunteers. You are comfortable and can communicate with a variety of audiences from diverse backgrounds, enjoy parenting groups and coaching. You are fluent in both Spanish and English. It is important for you to work to ensure the voices of family, children, and youth are included.
A Day in the Life Leads and supports community engagement activities such as outreach, education, and training. Implements parenting groups and parent coaching using the Let’s Connect Program (LC) and supports service implementation of LC and other evidence-based services. Engages under-represented, marginalized, and families with limited accessibility in addressing barriers to service engagement and retention. Communicates with a variety of agencies, enjoys sharing information and teaching of the LC, and appreciates the details and you’re organized. Participates in meetings with the Community Implementation Team, Project Directors at CU-Boulder, SPAN internal meetings.
What You Bring to Us 4-year degree in Human Services preferred, or in a related field, or any equivalent combination of education and/or experience. Minimum of 3 years’ experience with outreach, prevention and/or implementation services with child, youth, and families. Excellent case management and intervention skills, and organizational skills, problem solving, written and oral communication skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize work tasks. Working knowledge in community engagement and collaboration and as cultural broker. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Proven written and oral communication skills in Spanish and English are required. Requires adaptability to produce and meet deadlines in a fast paced, multi-task and changing environment, with frequent pressure related to meeting deadlines and scheduling requirements. Must be able to work independently and as part of a team. Must have good negotiation skills and the ability to handle sensitive information with diplomacy. Schedule Availability: Days with occasional extended workdays, including evenings. Licenses/Certifications: Valid Colorado driver’s license with clean driving record required; access to reliable transportation with Colorado mandated insurance preferred. If you’ve made it to this bullet, you can guess you need great computer skills including Microsoft Office and virtual meeting platforms. You also have adaptability to produce and meet deadlines in a fast paced, multi-task and changing environment, with frequent pressure related to meeting deadlines and scheduling requirements.
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 – including some evenings and weekends – 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.
Read more about SPAN’s Core Values here.
Application Process We like to receive electronic applications but will accept applications by mail. Please submit a resume and cover letter to hr@safehousealliance.org. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, but priority consideration will be given to those received by March 20, 2023.
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, and/or move 15 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, occasionally 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 make 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 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 Legal Advocacy Coordinator serves as a staff member at will of Safehouse Progressive Alliance for Nonviolence (SPAN). The Legal Advocacy Coordinator provides expertise in assisting survivors of intimate partner violence (IPV) through their experiences within civil, criminal, and immigration legal systems. They are responsible for leading the development and implementation of legal advocacy services, as well as supporting program staff, interns, and volunteers. In addition, they lead efforts to improve community and system-based responses to IPV. The Legal Advocacy Coordinator is part of a team of Coordinators at SPAN whose mission is to advance program and organizational goals through strategic community and in-house collaboration. This role requires working in person in Boulder and Broomfield counties.
Compensation
This is a nonexempt, salaried position. The salary range is $49,000 to $53,500 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 medical plan, dental plan, retirement plan, holiday pay and paid time off, reduced rate Eco-Pass, and Employee Assistance Program.
About You You’ve progressive experience working with and advocating for victims of crime and marginalized populations. You’ve served as an advocate within civil, criminal, and/or immigration legal systems. You’re a collaborator and have experience advancing program goals in partnership with internal and external stakeholders. You are passionate about impacting community-level change. You likely have experience with program management and development. 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 Provide confidential, client-directed, trauma-informed safety planning and ongoing advocacy to survivors of violence. Connect survivors in contact with legal systems with information and appropriate community referrals so they are able to efficiently address legal questions and concerns.
Maintain relationships with police liaisons, court personnel, victim’s advocates, and service providers within Boulder and Broomfield counties, with the goal of improving system response for survivors, especially immigrant, limited English proficiency, QTBIPOC, and LGBTQI+ survivors. Manage SPAN’s Court Advocacy program and volunteer team in supporting survivors with protection order filings in Boulder and Broomfield Courts. Facilitate trainings for community groups, law enforcement and justice system personnel, attorneys, and other victim service providers on IPV and SPAN services through a client-directed, trauma-informed lens. Coordinate implementation of onboarding and training of Legal Advocacy team members, including Advocates, Volunteers, and Interns. Collaborate with SPAN program staff in implementing internal training and ongoing troubleshooting aimed at increased organizational capacity for providing legal advocacy and decreased duplication of services. Collect and analyze data from court watches, arrest information, and internal statistics and case reports to track trends, develop training curricula, and strategize advocacy efforts.
What You Bring to Us A 4-year degree in Legal Studies or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience. Four years of progressive experience in victim advocacy. Three years of program coordination and management. Excellent written and oral communication in English required. Written and oral communication skills in Spanish and the ability to act as a Cultural Broker strongly preferred but not required. If you’ve made it to this bullet, you can guess that you need great computer skills including MS Office. You also need to produce and meet deadlines in our fast-paced and changing environment. The desire and ability to work hard, usually days, but nights and weekends if needed.
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 – including some evenings and weekends – 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.
Read more about SPAN’s Core Values here.
Application Process Please submit a resume and cover letter to hr@safehousealliance.org. We like to receive electronic applications but will accept applications by mail at 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 15 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, occasionally 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 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 Bilingual Advocate/Counselor 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 $44,000 to $49,000 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 a crisis counselor, 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. Supports interns and practicum students assigned to the Shelter program. 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. Three years of progressive experience in crisis intervention or survivor advocacy. It will also help you to have experience working in shelter settings and supporting volunteers/interns. 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 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 $44,000 to $48,000 annually, depending on experience. 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.
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 $800 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 percase. 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 $800 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.
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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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