Job Opportunities

Safehouse Progressive Alliance for Nonviolence is seeking a Legal Advocate to join our mission to end intimate partner violence and domestic violence in our community. Everyone on our team at SPAN is committed to working toward fulfilling this mission.

The Position

SPAN Legal Advocates provide accessible, client-directed, trauma-informed, culturally responsive services to survivors of intimate partner violence, domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, harassment, and human trafficking. SPAN Legal Advocates support survivors with crisis intervention, information, resources, referrals, and safety planning as survivors navigate 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

• You have experience supporting and advocating for victims of crime, survivors of intimate partner violence, or marginalized communities.
• You have experience navigating the criminal, immigration, family, or juvenile law systems.
• You have experience working in a professional setting such as a law office, police department, courthouse, or legal services organization.
• You have successfully collaborated on teams and with community partners to deliver comprehensive support services to victims/survivors.
• You have been active in anti-violence and social justice initiatives.
• You have excellent organizational, time-management, communication, active listening, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• You have excellent attention to detail and knowledge surrounding confidentiality practices.

A Day in the Life

• Respond to Lethality Assessment Protocol crisis calls from law enforcement and follow up with victims regarding crisis intervention, safety planning, post-arrest information, processes, and resources.
• Connect survivors to system-based advocacy services, including but not limited to law enforcement agencies and the District Attorney’s Office.
• Support survivors to file Civil Protection Orders.
• Accompany survivors to and attend in-person or virtual court proceedings.
• Provide resource navigation, information, and referrals regarding the criminal justice system, civil protection orders, domestic relations, immigration, housing, and other civil matters.
• Communicate with community partners including but not limited to legal services organizations, the District Attorney’s Office, law enforcement, court staff, as well as other domestic violence and social services organizations.
• Conduct Needs Assessments and Intakes with survivors to determine appropriate, survivor-defined services, referrals, and resources.
• Conduct Risk Assessments and provide on-going, extensive Crisis Intervention and Safety Planning to survivors.
• Balance a high-volume caseload which requires consistent contact with survivors in-person, by email, text, or phone.
• Assist survivors with completion of applications such as for the Address Confidentiality Program and Crime Victims Compensation.
• Perform administrative tasks such as reading and responding to emails; scheduling meetings; documenting client contacts, case notes, crisis calls and client files; updating spreadsheets; preparing monthly reports; drafting Releases and Exchanges of Information, Service Verification Letters, and Case Assessments.
• Collaborate with other SPAN direct services programs including but not limited to Counseling, Housing, and Shelter to coordinate wraparound support and services for survivors.
• Attend weekly, monthly, and quarterly meetings and training with Legal Advocacy Team, SPAN staff, and community partners.

What You Bring to Us  

• SPAN greatly values the lived experience of our employees, so the following requirements are preferred, but should not be a barrier to applying for the position:
• A 4-year degree in Legal Studies, Criminal Justice, or a related field, or combination of education and experience;
• Two years of progressive experience in victim/survivor advocacy;
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, produce work product, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced and changing environment;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Computer skills including Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, Salesforce, and Adobe Acrobat;
• Valid Colorado driver’s license;
• Access to reliable transportation with Colorado mandated insurance; and ability to pass a background check.

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 survivors of intimate partner violence. SPAN is dedicated to the promotion of social justice, 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:

• 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.
• 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.

EDUCATION DIRECTOR
JOB POSTING – Fulltime

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 violence in the community. Asking to join SPAN means you are committed to working toward fulfilling SPAN’s mission of ending violence against adults, youth, and children through support, advocacy, education, and community organizing.

The Position:

The Education Director utilizes an anti-oppression lens to advance community change and violence prevention.
They are responsible for the development, implementation, and management of primary education, outreach,
and training programs at SPAN.

Compensation:

This is an exempt, salaried position. The fulltime salary is $65,000-$72,000 annually, depending on your qualifications, and includes our standard benefit package, including a medical plan, dental plan, generous
vacation, sick leave, and holiday time off, reduced rate Eco-Pass, Employee Assistance Program, and Simple IRA retirement plan with 2% agency contribution.

A Day in the Life

• Oversees the design and implementation of SPAN’s violence-prevention programming and services, including school-based curricula and community training.
• Provides expertise on youth violence prevention and leads implementation of inclusive evidence-based curriculum promoting healthy relationships.
• Oversees the development and implementation of training, orientation, onboarding, and professional development of staff, interns, and volunteers.
• Ensures anti-oppression values are foundational to internal and external education and outreach initiatives.
• Oversees supervision and management of SPAN volunteer program.
• Oversees coordination of training programs and community outreach efforts, including presentations, educational seminars, and specialized training for various sectors and professions.
• Facilitates trainings to foster violence prevention and improve community-wide, systems-level response to IPV, especially for immigrant, limited English proficiency, BIPOC, and LGBTQI+ survivors.
• Serves as the agency liaison to education system personnel and other community groups regarding education and outreach efforts.
• Recruits, hires, trains, supervises, and conducts regular performance evaluations of departmental staff members and interns. Provides departmental strategies, development, support, and supervision of
SPAN’s education program.
• Works with Development and Education program staff in implementing community outreach through communication and event tabling.
• Completes all necessary record keeping and provides departmental program data, including statistics, evaluations, monthly and quarterly progress reports, and other necessary reports.

What You Bring to Us:

Advanced degree in education or equivalent combination of progressive education and/or experience in the areas of education, gender studies, human rights, or anti-violence.
3 years’ experience inmanagement/supervision; Exceptional team building, conflict resolution, leadership skills, and ability to effectively address vicarious trauma is required.
Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills, you can communicate with a variety of audiences, you appreciate the details, and you’re organized.
If you’ve made it to this bullet, you can guess that you need great computer skills including Microsoft Office. You also need to produce and meet deadlines in our fast-paced and changing environment and have excellent written and oral communication skills.
The desire and ability to work with passion, diligence, and humor; 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.

Application Process:

Please submit a resume and cover letter to hr@safehousealliance.org. You can see open positions on our website at Employment Opportunities – Safehouse Progressive Alliance for Nonviolence (safehousealliance.org). Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, but priority consideration will be given to those received by 05/31/2025.

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.