Womankind works with survivors of gender-based violence to rise above trauma and build a path to healing. We bring critical resources and deep cultural competency to help Asian communities find refuge, recovery, and renewal. We serve survivors of domestic violence, human trafficking, and sexual violence of all ages. We provide innovative healing services and award-winning assistance to individuals and families. Depending on circumstance, they have access to a safe place to live, assistance with housing, employment, English language training, legal immigration assistance, financial empowerment, and so much more.
Survivors of domestic and sexual violence can find refuge, recovery and renewal at Womankind’s two emergency residences. We strive to offer support and assistance in accessing services and resources. Our goal is to provide support and guidance to survivors so that they can live their lives free of abuse. We believe this is achieved when they can gain harmony in their lives and a sense of belonging to a community. Through these gains, individuals can recover from trauma and pursue independent lives
The residential programs at Womankind are unique in that:
- We utilize a survivor-centered, trauma-informed, culturally congruent, and evidence-informed model of practice called MAP (Moving Ahead Positively). Survivors can transcend from trauma through assistance in regaining trust and hope, which predominantly occurs via the power of relationship.
- Holistic wellness is another crucial component that is explored within residential services as trauma impacts the body, mind and spirit as much as it impacts life circumstances. Through voluntary group and individual wellness practices including acupuncture, trauma-sensitive yoga, Qi Gong exercises, and meditation, survivors have an opportunity to engage in a reconnection of the body, mind and spirit.
- We also seek to support the development of a community of support for processing and understanding the individual impact of trauma. In integrating our services throughout our various community-based programming, more avenues of assistance and support is offered to a survivor who can now pick and choose options of service provision that best meet their respective needs. For example, children and youth can participate in therapeutic art-based programs. Housing, employment and legal immigration services are also available.
- While Womankind serves mostly women and children, we take pride in providing services to survivors of various gender identities.
- The Resident Supporter’s primary responsibilities are to ensure smooth operations of Womankind facilities, and to answer Helpline calls. Current needs are 1PM-9PM shifts from Monday and Friday.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Ensure the facility is maintained in a safe and harmonious manner, including helping residents manage crises, solve problems, and resolve conflicts.
- Support and strengthen the functioning of women and their children as well as other Womankind staff.
- Ensure the wellbeing and advancement of the children in the residence. If working on weekdays.
- Assist and conduct activities such as game night, movie nights, arts and craft, and other activities.
- Work with the Youth and Residential Advocate to improve care and functioning of the children
- Perform administrative tasks such as registration, logs, and record keeping during the shift.
- Answer the helpline.
- Manage inventory as needed.
- Perform maintenance tasks as needed (for example, room preparation and light cleaning)
- Provide child care services as needed, including feeding/changing, supervising, empowering and enriching children
- Liaise and communicate with outside contractors and service providers.
- Ensure that the residence is appropriately staffed according to regulations, meaning the staff member cannot leave until her/his replacement arrives and must be on call for extra shifts in case of emergency.
- Other duties as assigned by management.
Qualifications/ Skills:
· Some High School; High School Diploma or High School Equivalency
· Bi-lingual in an Asian language or Spanish a plus, but not required.
· 6 months experience in similar field or experience working with children preferred.
· Willingness to be trained.
· Ability to work independently, highly motivated, strong multitasking skills.
· Basic computer skills
· Knowledge of CPR/First Aid, fire safety a plus
How to Apply
Email resume and cover letter to: [email protected]. Please include your name and “Residential Advocate” in the subject line. No calls, please.
Pay: $22.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- 403(b)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- similar: 1 year (Preferred)
Language:
- any Asian language or Spanish (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
