Career Opportunities

Prevention of Sexual Abuse Compliance Manager position available at Neighborhood Ministries, Nueva Esperanza

REPORTS TO: Program Director
Job Summary: The Prevention of Sexual Abuse (PSA) Compliance Manager is responsible for
crafting a culture of prevention at Nueva Esperanza. They will manage the implementation and
ongoing compliance with the Interim Final Rule (IFR) on preventing, detecting, and responding
to sexual abuse and sexual harassment within the organization.

Essential Function:
• Advocate fiercely for the children/youth in our care
• Develop an overall culture of awareness, prevention, recognition, and appropriate
reaction within Nueva Esperanza using methods such as policies and procedures, training
staff, and create age-appropriate and culturally sensitive orientation material describing
children/youth’s rights
• Establish referral partnerships with local child advocacy centers, rape crisis centers,
immigrant survivor service providers and/or other service providers to support the
organizational culture and protection of the children/youth in our care
• Coordinate and implement program-wide awareness and prevention education and ensure
mandatory trainings are attended and their content is applied throughout their work
performance
• Observe the staff members implementing their awareness and prevention of sexual abuse
education and training
• Foster a program culture which empowers staff to utilize healthy and safe touch and
recognize normal/abnormal touching behaviors
• Foster a program culture which empowers staff and children/youth to intervene and
reinforce a child’s boundaries
• Foster a program culture which empowers staff to become representatives for the
prevention of sexual abuse within their own communities
• Foster a healing program culture which provides survivors with sensitive care, resources
and support
• Foster a program culture which immediately reports real or perceived incidents of sexual
abuse and holds perpetrators accountable for their actions
• Foster a program culture that minimize the number of times a child/youth must relive
their abuse
• Support a trauma-informed approach and therapeutic learning environment when
interacting with children/youth
• Support all functions that attain and maintain accreditation and compliance with
regulatory agencies
• Liaise with Office of Refugee Resettlement’s PSA Coordinator, the designated Federal
Field Specialist, and the designated Project Officer to implement and ensure compliance
with the Interim Final Rule
• Serve as the point of contact for Office of Refugee Resettlement’s PSA Coordinator
regarding matters related to the IFR standards and respond to all requests
• Be accountable for compliance issues related to sexual abuse and sexual harassment
• Develop and provide oversight for a Sexual Abuse Response Team
• Foster an interview environment that minimizes the trauma to the abused child
• Reduce the number of interviews the child has to undergo while being consistent with the
interviewer
• Lead the reporting process and follow-up with state and local officials about any pending
investigations
• Maintain current information on sexual incidents occurring with children/youth or which
were reported at NE
• Ensure documentation of management notifying perpetrator and victim of the notification
form
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Qualifications and Requirements:
• Bilingual (English/Spanish – Required)
• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Psychology, Sociology, or other relevant behavioral
science with at least 1 year of experience in child welfare standards, best practices and
compliance issues;
• A unique ability to work under pressure and remain calm and composed under stressful
situations
• Ability to work collaboratively with staff, residents, service providers and others.
• Cleared Tuberculosis test results
• Immunization documentation Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis (Td/Tdap), Varicella, Measles, mumps, rubella (MMR), Hepatitis A and B
• Obtain a Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card
• Clear a Federal Background Check
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule and be on-call evenings and weekends
• Comply with annual training requirements/licensure/certifications

Preferred:
• Experience working with children and youth in inpatient, or residential facilities
• Experience working with undocumented children, refugees or displaced youth

Physical Demands:
Must be able to read, write, and communicate effectively. While performing the responsibilities
of this job, the employee is required to bend, lift, seize, hold, grasp, turn, or otherwise work with
hand or hands. Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Must be able to
obtain Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certification and First Aid Certification (CPR). Must be
able to supervise clients indoors and outdoors as necessary.

Work Environment:
• Build a culture of safety to ensure everyone feels comfortable in working together.
• Lead with vulnerability to cultivate trust and show no one is perfect.
• Establish purpose through a common goal and create a clear path to get there.

Apply via their website here. 

Group Facilitator, DV Offender Treatment Services (Part-Time) at Chrysalis

About us…

Chrysalis, a 35-year-old nonprofit in Phoenix, is seeking inspired individuals to join our innovative team that provides shelter, housing, counseling, treatment, and other services to those impacted by domestic violence (DV). Chrysalis serves more than 1,400 individuals annually and is proud to be the first certified trauma-informed care provider in Arizona!

About the position…

The PAC/PEACE Facilitator, co-facilitates Domestic Violence Treatment groups for people charged with domestic violence offenses and completes intake assessments with new clients as needed. The PAC/PEACE Facilitator uses effective clinical and interpersonal skills while incorporating Trauma Informed Care principles along with the agency core values of empowerment, safety, integrity, excellence, innovation and compassion. PAC stands for Preventing Abusive Conduct and PEACE stands for Putting an End to Abuse and Cultivating Empathy. Plus:

• Co-facilitate groups following the Chrysalis Domestic Violence Curriculum and complete quality progress notes
• Perform intake interviews and assessments with people referred to the Chrysalis PAC/PEACE Program as needed
• Complete monthly reports as required by Maricopa County Attorney’s Office and Chrysalis internal reporting system
• Co-create and update treatment plans with clients
• Attend and participate in staff meetings
• Attend and participate in clinical supervision with an Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners approved clinical supervisor
• Attend and participate in Chrysalis staff training
• Other duties as assigned

 Required…

• Masters degree in Counseling or related field or Bachelor’s degree in behavioral health related field plus two years experience or combination of education and experience equal to Master’s degree (six years)
• Knowledge of and/or interest learning about incorporating Trauma Informed Care principles in treatment groups
• Knowledge of domestic violence and related issues
• Knowledge of community resources
• Experience in group facilitation and completing intake assessments
• Demonstrate ability to maintain professional relationship with clients
• Ability to function well in crisis situation
• Ability to maintain working relationships with supervisor, co-workers, clients and community agencies
• Ability to communicate well verbally and in writing

 Perks of the position…

• Clinical Supervision Hours: Yes! Provided for free by a LCSW toward Independent Licensure
• Curriculum Development: Yes! Ability to work with a cutting edge creative and collaborative team!
• Case loads: Very manageable amounts; ample time for documentation; priority of relationships over efficiencies!
• New Graduates: Welcomed and encouraged to apply!
• Pay range: $14.50 per hour
• Vacation Time: Yes! (accrued over time)
• Sick Time: Yes! (accrued over time)
• Benefits: Dental Insurance, 401(k) with Employer Match
• Location: Close proximity to the light rail
• Feel Good: The life-changing rewards of helping over 1,400 domestic abuse victims find refuge, heal from the trauma of abuse, become safe and financially stable, and gain knowledge of the issues related to abuse in the future!

 Other Requirements…

She/he must provide own transportation and automobile insurance and have the ability to travel throughout the community; must be able to pass a fingerprint and background clearance as required by Chrysalis and ADHS licensure requirements; must maintain current CPR and first aid training as required by Chrysalis policies; Routinely moves equipment weighing up to 25 lbs and may be required to ascend/descend stairs.

Interested?…

Chrysalis cares about the individual, promoting both personal and professional success. If you embrace and apply the core values of Chrysalis — empowerment, safety, integrity, excellence, innovation and compassion — we invite you to apply for the Group Facilitator position online through this link!  

Chrysalis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It recruits and hires without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran or disability status, sexual orientation, gender expression, or any factors prohibited by law and affirms in policy and practice to support equal opportunity in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Job Type: Part-time

Salary: $14.50 /hour