Career Opportunities

Legal Assistant/Paralegal position available at Legal Services for Crime Victims in Arizona

LSCVA is seeking a part time Legal Assistant/Paralegal.  Please send cover letter including salary expectations, resume, and two things that make you stand out from the rest of the applicants to: jamie@lscva.org

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides administrative support to the Crime Victims’ Rights Attorney(s), including calendaring of appointments, hearings, trials, meetings, pleading deadlines, etc.;
• Answers phones and basic questions from internal and external sources; assists with initial client intakes;

• Composes and prepares legal documents (letters, correspondence, reports, pleadings), coordinates court filings, and manages case tracking;
• Maintains a docket of all cases and calendars; 
• Orders and retrieves court reports and transcripts, police reports, evidence etc.; 

• Organizes, indexes and maintains case files;
• Assist in identifying and analyzing relevant Arizona, and national, legal cases and state laws to advance issues related to crime victims’ rights;
• Other duties as assigned.

Case Manager position available at A New Leaf’s Autumn House in Mesa

A New Leaf’s Autumn House is a 24-hour crisis program for victims of domestic violence. Autumn House serves single individuals as well as adults with children who require temporary shelter and support as a result of violence in the home. Services include Crisis hotline, Information, referral assistance and resources, Basic needs assistance, Domestic violence education and safety planning, Empowerment through self-awareness classes, Case Management, Goal setting, and Advocacy and GED preparation, Employment Assistance, Financial Literacy.        

SCHEDULE: Wednesday – Friday 10:30 a.m. – 8:30 p.m. and Saturday 11:30 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.

LOCATION: Mesa, AZ  

PAY RATE: $14.00/hour         

Skills/ Requirements:              

• High school diploma or GED required. Associates or Bachelor’s Degree, preferred      
• Must have Domestic violence experience, knowledge of community resources and experience working with children; group facilitation experience preferred      
• Possess a valid driver’s license with reliable transportation.      
• Current auto liability insurance and a clean 39-month motor vehicle record.      
• Must possess a Class One Fingerprint Clearance Card or be able to pass various background checks in order to obtain one.      
• Must be able to work independently and as part of a team.      
• Must possess knowledge and understanding of standard office equipment, be proficient with personal computers and applicable software programs.      
• Must have the ability to communicate appropriately in both verbal and written.      
• Due to state licensing requirements, applicants must be a minimum 21 years of age.                  

Major areas of responsibility (including but not limited to):             

• Attend and actively contribute to weekly staffing and training. Participate as a member of the Autumn House Administration Team.      
• Facilitate groups for children and parents.      
• Document and submit significant and routine paperwork as required by the program (i.e. progress notes, reports). Assist in preparation of specified treatment plans.      
• Provide daily resourcing and referrals, acting as an advocate for clients.      
• Perform initial assessments and assist in the completion of treatment plans on all children ages three (3) and over.      
• Assist in the completion of discharge summaries on all children upon their departure from the program.      
• Read client files and daily logs to assist with providing quality services as well as complete individual progress notes daily.      
• Supervise support staff and volunteers in the Children’s Center. Plan, organize, and supervise a routine activity calendar for the Children’s Center.      
• Participate in required client care supervision on a regular basis as required by state law.             

Important Notes:   

PLEASE NOTE: Only those candidates with the experience and qualifications that correspond to our requirements may be contacted by a member of our hiring department.        

Please wait to hear from us; do not call the Human Resources Department to check on the status of your application. NO PHONE CALLS. No Third Party or Temp Agencies.        

We appreciate your interest in our organization. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, religion, color, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status. A New Leaf is an at-will employer. Any offer of employment with A New Leaf is contingent upon a successful consumer report to include verification of driving records, employment, education, and criminal background search. A New Leaf is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and participates in the E-Verify program. A New Leaf participa en el program de E-Verify. Equal Opportunity Employer.       

Apply via their online system here: https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=ec492d4a-b778-400d-b154-a1849aab349c&ccId=19000101_000001&jobId=167594&lang=en_US&source=CC4

Case Manager Position available for A New Leaf’s Faith House

A New Leaf’s Faith House located in Glendale, Arizona, is a domestic violence shelter with 72-beds and 24-hour Emergency Shelter for women and children in crisis. Faith House provides: a crisis hotline, safe housing/meals, case management, on site DES licensed childcare, domestic violence/life skills/parenting education, community resources and referrals, employment assistance/Workforce Access Point Site, financial literacy education/budget counseling and assistance with securing permanent housing.        

SCHEDULE: Wednesday – Saturday, 11:00AM – 9:00PM       

LOCATION: Glendale, AZ  

PAY RATE: $14.00 / hour        

Major areas of responsibility (including but not limited to):             

• Attend and actively contribute to weekly staff and training meetings.     
• Document (verbal/written) and submit significant and routine paperwork such as progress notes, daily activities, special concerns, varied incident reports, etc., and submit to appropriate personnel as required by the program.     
• Implement day-to-day structure:     
• Answer and screen phone calls (multiple lines)     
• Provide resources/screening crisis calls     
• Role model appropriate behaviors to clients     
• Complete client intake/exit forms.     
• Assist with the introduction of program and facility orientation and brief clients on house rules, chores, housekeeping, requirements, fire safety instructions and assure adherence.     
• Assist with the Child & Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), taking meal counts & documenting, completing production worksheets, etc. along with serving nutritious meals and clean up.     
• Review all resources (log book, staff meeting notes, etc.) to stay well informed of events and program and client needs.     
• Meet with clients on a regular basis to provide support, follow-up and resource referrals.     
• Provided varied verbal and physical crisis intervention.     
• Participate in required client care supervision on a regular basis as required by state law.          

Skills/ Requirements:   

• High school diploma or GED required.     
• Must have knowledge of community resources.      
• Experience working with domestic violence, homeless or economically disadvantaged population is required.     
• Food Handler’s Card, is a plus.     
• Possess a valid driver’s license with reliable transportation.     
• Current auto liability insurance and a clean 39-month motor vehicle record .     
• Must possess a Class One Fingerprint Clearance Card or be able to pass various background checks in order to obtain one.     
• Must be able to work independently and as part of a team.     
• Must possess knowledge and understanding of standard office equipment, be proficient with personal computers and applicable software programs.     
• Must have the ability to communicate appropriately in both verbal and written.     
• Due to state licensing requirements, applicants must be a minimum 21 years of age.          

Benefits Information  

All of our employees enjoy the following benefits: Direct deposit, Competitive pay, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Annual Team Member Appreciation Event, informal, yet professional team environment.         

Important Notes 
Only those candidates with the experience and qualifications that correspond to our requirements may be contacted by a member of our hiring department. Please wait to hear from us. No Third Party or Temp Agencies.      

We appreciate your interest in our organization. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, religion, color, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.       

A New Leaf is an at-will employer. Any offer of employment with A New Leaf is contingent upon a successful consumer report to include verification of driving records, employment, education, and criminal background search.       

A New Leaf is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and participates in the E-Verify program. A New Leaf participates in el program de E-Verify. Equal Opportunity Employer. 

Apply via the online system here:  https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=ec492d4a-b778-400d-b154-a1849aab349c&ccId=19000101_000001&jobId=166646&lang=en_US&source=CC4