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Safe Voices, a domestic violence and sex trafficking resource center serving Androscoggin, Franklin, and Oxford Counties, is hiring for a Sexual Exploitation and Trafficking Safe House Advocate. This position is based in Androscoggin County and has limited travel needs.

The Sexual Exploitation and Trafficking Safe House Advocate is responsible for assisting with the day-to-day operations and programming of the safe house and providing advocacy and case management services to survivors of sex trafficking and sexual exploitation who are receiving emergency shelter services through Safe Voices safe house.

Individual Advocacy:

• Provide services in accordance with agency policies and procedures
• Support comprehensive safety plans with persons served
• Provide emotional support and validation that recognize and acknowledges the feelings experienced by the survivor
• Facilitate support groups
• Collaborate with community-based substance abuse services, including inpatient, outpatient, and intensive outpatient services
• Demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of cultural and socioeconomic status
• Take initiative on safe house operations and advocacy
• Maintain and adhere to rules of the safe house
• Complete required paperwork/documentation/data entry accurately, factually, concisely and monitor and document progress toward established goals and outcomes
• Assist survivors of sex trafficking and exploitation increase safety and reach individual goals
• Offer supportive advocacy services, structure, and assistance around recovery plans as appropriate
• Complete intakes, assessments, goal planning, and discharges from the safe house
• Provide crisis intervention to individuals and families
• Maintain high level of confidentiality

 

Case Management:

• Assist survivors in reaching their self-identified goals
• Assist survivors in completing applications for the Victim’s Compensation Program, Address Confidentiality Program and other needed supports
• Assist survivors in securing their rights and services through the legal and medical systems and refer survivors to other agencies for supports and services as needed
• Develop a goal plan based on the individual/family needs, addressing health, social, financial, housing, and other survivor-identified needs
• Monitor and document progress toward established goals and complete discharge plan
• Establish relationships with collateral agencies on behalf of victims and survivors of domestic violence and their children
• Complete Intakes and Discharges from Shelter/Case management
• Ensure that plans of care incorporate special needs of persons served, including their cultural background
• Attend community meetings as needed and requested by supervisor
• Complete required reporting

 

Safe House operations and program responsibilities:

• Assist with day-to-day operations of safe house including monitoring and restocking food supplies, office/shelter supplies, donations, bedroom prepping, sorting items, house laundry, changing light bulbs, update resident chore lists as needed
• Assist with internal office procedures/tasks, arrange transportation for cabs/ buses/public transportation, complete intakes as needed
• Monitor the maintenance of safe house, including electricity, heat, plumbing, security devices and when problems arise notify supervisor and arrange for a plan to repair

 

Agency Activities:

• Attend and actively participate in staff development opportunities, trainings, meetings, agency events, and activities
• Participate in community committees and/or collaboratives as appropriate
• Attend and assist with agency fundraising activities and events
• Provide coverage on 24-hr Helpline as scheduled and requested
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor
• Follow safety plans and protocols as directed
• Assist in training and orientation of new staff and volunteers as needed
• Abide by agency policies, procedures, and protocols
• Maintain ethical and professional standards
• Maintain a clean and professional workspace

 

Qualifications:

• Pass State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) check
• Pass Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) check
• Pass Department of Motor Vehicle check
• Hold valid Maine driver’s license, reliable transportation and willingness to travel on occasion
• Ability to work as a contributing member of a professional, effective work team
• Ability to accurately document and complete paperwork by due date
• Ability to remain calm and effective in a fast-paced environment where safety is key
• Must be dependable and flexible in a changing work environment
• Must possess excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to use Microsoft Office suite and data management software
• Ability to participate in the training and orientation of new employees and volunteers
• Fundamental knowledge of issues faced by those who experience domestic violence and human sex trafficking and sexual exploitation
• Demonstrate sensitivity to, and understanding of the cultural and socioeconomic status of persons served
• Knowledge of crisis intervention skills or techniques
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries
• Ability to maintain high level of confidentiality
• Ability to work weekends

 

Education:

• Associate’s Degree or Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)

 

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to travel in varying weather conditions
• Ability to sit/stand/walk for extended periods
• Occasional lifting up to 30 pounds
• Adhere to universal safety precautions

 

We are currently hiring for two positions. Pay starts at $21.74 per hour and will increase based on experience. As of October 1, 2024, starting pay will increase to $23.25 per hour, and will increase based on experience.

 

Benefits:

 

• Health, dental, vision, life, and short & long-term disability insurance are 100% covered at no cost to employees. Accident insurance available at low cost.
• Employer-sponsored health savings account for qualifying plans, with $1,500 deposit from employer. For non-HSA plans, employer pays $1,500 toward deductible.
• 401K retirement savings w/employer match
• 13 paid holidays (to include Juneteenth & Indigenous People’s Day)
• 20 Days of accrued leave in first year
• Flexible, family-friendly work options (to include compressed work schedule)

 

Interested applicants can submit their resume and letter of interest to Jaime Merrill at jmerrill@safevoices.org. Resumes submitted without cover letters will not be reviewed.

Safe Voices is an equal opportunity employer, committed to growing a diverse staff.  We strongly encourage application from candidates of all racial and ethnic backgrounds, genders/gender identities, sexual orientations, religions, and those with lived experience of domestic violence or sexual exploitation or trafficking.  In addition, candidates will be considered for employment without regard to race, ancestry or national origin, sex, immigration status, age, religion, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.

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Safe Voices, a domestic violence and sex trafficking resource center serving Androscoggin, Franklin, and Oxford Counties, is hiring for a Civil Justice Advocate. This position is based in Androscoggin County and has limited travel needs. 

The Civil Justice advocate is responsible for providing trauma-informed advocacy to survivors of domestic abuse and violence on a drop-in and an on-going basis. Primary job responsibilities include: 

• Provide safety planning, support, crisis intervention, court advocacy and referrals to community resources to survivors  

• Accompany survivors to Protection From Abuse Order court 

• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, including with court officials, Judges and appointed legal representatives 

• Support survivors in understanding their rights under the Violence Against Women Act 

• Demonstrate sensitivity to, and understanding of, the cultural and socioeconomic status of persons served 

• Document all client interactions in accordance to Safe Voices data and documentation guidelines 

• Provide coverage on the Safe Voices 24-hr Helpline as scheduled  

 

    

 

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:        

Qualifications: 

• Pass State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) check 

• Pass Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) check 

• Pass Department of Motor Vehicle check 

• Hold valid Maine driver’s license, reliable transportation and willingness to travel on occasion 

• Associate or bachelor’s Degree preferred 

 

Physical Requirements: 

• Ability to travel in varying weather conditions 

• Ability to sit/stand/walk for extended periods 

• Occasional lifting up to 30 pounds 

• Adhere to universal safety precautions 

 

 

Pay & Benefits: 

• Pay starts at $23.25 per hour and will increase based on experience 

• Health, dental, vision, short & long-term disability insurance are 100% covered at no cost to employees. Life & accident insurance available at low cost. 

• Employer-sponsored health savings account for qualifying plans, with $1,500 deposit from employer. 

• 401K retirement savings w/employer match 

• 13 paid holidays (to include Juneteenth & Indigenous People’s Day) 

• 20 Days of accrued leave in first year 

• Flexible, family-friendly work options (to include compressed work schedule) 

Interested applicants can submit their resume and cover letter to Kara Barnies at kbarnies@safevoices.org. We are looking to fill this position immediately. 

Safe Voices is an equal opportunity employer, committed to growing a diverse staff.  We strongly encourage application from candidates of all racial and ethnic backgrounds, genders/gender identities, sexual orientations, religions, and those with lived experience of domestic violence or sexual exploitation or trafficking.  In addition, candidates will be considered for employment without regard to race, ancestry or national origin, sex, immigration status, age, religion, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. 

Safe Voices, a domestic violence and sex trafficking resource center serving Androscoggin, Franklin, and Oxford Counties, is hiring for a Shelter Advocate. This position is based in Franklin County and has limited travel needs.

Safe Voices’ Franklin County shelter is a 4-8 bed communal living facility serving all survivors of domestic abuse and violence, regardless of gender identity. Safe Voices shelters are pet-friendly, so staff should be comfortable with animals and their care, as well as providing emotional and crisis support as well as advocacy to guests.

The Shelter Advocate is responsible for assisting with the day-to-day operations and programming of the shelter and providing advocacy and case management services to survivors of domestic abuse and violence receiving shelter services through Safe Voices.

 

Individual Advocacy:

• Develop and support comprehensive safety plans with persons served
• Provide emotional support and validation that recognizes and acknowledges the feelings experienced by the survivor
• Facilitate support groups as needed
• Collaborate with community-based services to make appropriate referrals for survivors
• Complete required paperwork/documentation/data entry accurately, factually, concisely and monitor and document progress toward established goals and outcomes
• Offer supportive advocacy services, structure, and assistance around recovery plans as appropriate
• Assist with shelter donation management
• Assist in maintaining the cleanliness and maintenance of the shelter property
• Provide crisis intervention to individuals and families
• Maintain high level of confidentiality

 

Case Management:

• No billing hours required

• Assist survivors in reaching their self-identified goals

• Assist survivors in completing applications for the Victim’s Compensation Program, Address Confidentiality Program and other needed supports

• Assist survivors in securing their rights and services through the legal and medical systems and refer survivors to other agencies for supports and services as needed

• Develop a goal plan based on the individual/family needs, addressing health, social, financial, housing, and other survivor-identified needs

• Monitor and document progress toward established goals and complete discharge plan

• Establish relationships with collateral agencies on behalf of victims and survivors of domestic violence and their children

• Complete Intakes and Discharges from Shelter

• Ensure that plans of care incorporate special needs of persons served, including their cultural background

• Attend community meetings as needed and requested by supervisor

• Complete required reporting

 

Agency Activities:

• Attend and actively participate in staff development opportunities and trainings as appropriate
• Participate in community committees and/or collaboratives as appropriate
• Attend and assist with agency fundraising activities and events
• Provide coverage on 24-hr Helpline as scheduled and requested
• Participate in agency events, meetings, and activities
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Follow safety plans and protocols as directed
• Assist in training and orientation of new staff and volunteers
• Participate in at least one internal agency committee
• Abide by agency policies, procedures, and protocols
• Maintain ethical and professional standards
• Maintain and clean and professional workspace
• As needed, complete Mandated Reports in compliance with Safe Voices standards

 

Qualifications:

• Pass State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) check
• Pass Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) check
• Pass Department of Motor Vehicle check
• Pass Fingerprinting test
• Hold valid Maine driver’s license, reliable transportation and willingness to travel on occasion
• Ability to work independently, and as a contributing member of a professional, effective work team
• Ability to accurately document and complete paperwork by due date
• Ability to remain calm and effective in a fast-paced environment where safety is key
• Must be dependable and flexible in a changing work environment
• Must possess excellent written and oral communication skills
• Must possess strong problem-solving skills
• Must possess strong attention to detail
• Ability to use Microsoft Office suite and data management software
• Ability to participate in the training and orientation of new employees and volunteers
• Demonstrate sensitivity to, and understanding of the cultural and socioeconomic status of persons served
• Knowledge of crisis intervention skills or techniques
• Ability to maintain strong professional boundaries
• Must possess knowledge of domestic violence issues

 

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in social service or related field (preferred, not required)

 

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Ability to travel in varying weather conditions
• Occasional walking/transporting
• Occasional lifting up to 30 pounds
• Adhere to universal safety precautions

 

We are currently hiring for one position. Pay starts at $21.74 per hour and will increase based on experience. As of October 1, 2024, starting pay will increase to $23.25 per hour, and will increase based on experience. 

  

Benefits: 

 

• Health, dental, vision, life, and short & long-term disability insurance are 100% covered at no cost to employees. Accident insurance available at low cost.  

• Employer-sponsored health savings account for qualifying plans, with $1,500 deposit from employer. For non-HSA plans, employer pays $1,500 toward deductible.   

• 401K retirement savings w/employer match  

• 13 paid holidays (to include Juneteenth & Indigenous People’s Day)  

• 20 Days of accrued leave in first year  

• Flexible, family-friendly work options (to include compressed work schedule)  

  

Interested applicants can submit their resume and letter of interest to Jaime Merrill at jmerrill@safevoices.org. Resumes submitted without cover letters will not be reviewed. 

Safe Voices is an equal opportunity employer, committed to growing a diverse staff.  We strongly encourage application from candidates of all racial and ethnic backgrounds, genders/gender identities, sexual orientations, religions, and those with lived experience of domestic violence or sexual exploitation or trafficking.  In addition, candidates will be considered for employment without regard to race, ancestry or national origin, sex, immigration status, age, religion, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.