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Housing Navigator

Augusta, ME 04330, USA

Full Time 32-Hours per Week, non-exempt

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About the Role

Position Summary:

Family Violence Project (FVP) seeks an advocate to provide direct services to those affected by domestic abuse in Northern Kennebec County. The Outreach Advocate will provide operational support to the Waterville Outreach Office, including overseeing the office and addressing any technological and/or maintenance needs. The person in this position will provide advocacy services in relation to the office and facilitate a weekly support group for adult victims/survivors. They will also attend the local district court on days that protection order hearings are scheduled, providing advocacy, information, and support services to those in attendance who are affected by domestic abuse; the advocate may attend other courts and/or court proceedings based on victim/survivor need and advocate availability. The Outreach Advocate will network with area services providers to establish connections and gain/maintain knowledge of resources to better assist those with whom they are working. Maintaining current and accurate records is an integral part of this position, as is the reporting of data as required by the agency and its funders.


Work Environment:

This is a full-time, 32-hour per week non-exempt position with a Tuesday through Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm schedule (which includes a half hour unpaid lunch break) that will include occasional on-call responsibilities in relation to the agency’s 24-hour helpline and may include some evenings and weekends. This position will be based out of an Augusta office and will include regular travel throughout Kennebec and Somerset counties.  After one year of successful employment, a person may have the option to work from a home office.


This is a full-time, 32-hour per week non-exempt position with a Tuesday through Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm schedule (which includes a half hour unpaid lunch break) that will include occasional on-call responsibilities in relation to the agency’s 24-hour helpline and may include some evenings and weekends. This position will be based out of an Augusta office and will include regular travel throughout Kennebec and Somerset counties.  After one year of successful employment, a person may have the option to work from a home office.


The Ideal Candidate:

The successful candidate will possess knowledge of domestic violence and its impact on victims and the community. This person will also have knowledge of the housing barriers encountered by those experiencing homelessness, and available resources. Demonstrated skills and experience in crisis intervention, human relations, and conflict resolution are necessary, as is group facilitation experience. Time management skills are a must, as is the ability to prioritize work demands to meet client needs and emergencies. The successful candidate will interact harmoniously with others, communicating respectfully and effectively through excellent listening, oral, and written communication skills. The person in this position must be able to work collaboratively as well as independently, handle emergencies in a calm manner, and de-escalate situations. Applicants should be proficient in the use of Microsoft programs, particularly Outlook, Word, and One Drive. Data entry and reporting experience are helpful.

 

Job Requirements:

The successful candidate will possess knowledge of domestic violence and its impact on victims and the community. This person will also have knowledge of the housing barriers encountered by those experiencing homelessness, and available resources. Demonstrated skills and experience in crisis intervention, human relations, and conflict resolution are necessary, as is group facilitation experience. Time management skills are a must, as is the ability to prioritize work demands to meet client needs and emergencies. The successful candidate will interact harmoniously with others, communicating respectfully and effectively through excellent listening, oral, and written communication skills. The person in this position must be able to work collaboratively as well as independently, handle emergencies in a calm manner, and de-escalate situations. Applicants should be proficient in the use of Microsoft programs, particularly Outlook, Word, and One Drive. Data entry and reporting experience are helpful.


Pay & Benefits:

Excellent benefits are provided for the employee, including free health insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance. Vision, dental and supplemental insurances, as well as health insurance for dependents, are available at cost. Benefits also include paid time off (beginning with three weeks of accrued time per year), fourteen paid holidays each year, and a 403(b)-retirement plan with an employer match. The starting pay range for this position is $37,024 annually ($22.25 per hour) to $44,428 annually ($26.70 per hour), based on experience.


Equal Opportunity Employer


This position will remain open until it is filled. Provide resume and personalized cover letter to:


Search Committee, Housing Navigator

PO Box 304, Augusta, ME 04332-0304 

or jmooney@familyviolenceproject.org


RESUMES WITHOUT PERSONALIZED COVER LETTERS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED


All qualified applicants shall receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry or national origin, gender identity or expression, pregnancy or any other characteristic protected by law.

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P.O. Box 304

Augusta, ME 04332

Helpline: 1-877-890-7788

Offices:

Augusta: 207-623-8637

Waterville: 207-877-0835

Skowhegan: 207-474-8860

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Family Violence Project is a non-profit organization which is supported by the Maine Department of Health and Human Services, Maine State Housing Authority, and the United Ways of Kennebec Valley and Heart of Maine. We are members of the Maine Coalition to End Domestic Violence and the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence.

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