Career Opportunities If you’ve registered with us previously, please login now. If you’d like to register, please click the ‘Register’ link below.Username: Password: Register | Forgot your password?Related CategoriesLeadership, Advocacy Title Legal Advocate Categories Advocacy Location Payson, AZ Job Information Time Out has a Legal Advocate position available. Job type Full-time Job Description Minimum Requirements: Associates Degree or High School Diploma or equivalent, plus minimum two years experience in behavioral health, or related field. Two years experience in a legal field preferred. Certification in First Aid and CPR. Ability for fingerprint clearance from the State of Arizona, Department of Economic Security and, Department of Public Safety. Primary Function: Time Out’s Lay Legal Advocate provide trauma informed approach in assistance and support to victims/survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault as they engage with the criminal or civil legal system. Attend required AZ State training to be a registered Address Confidentiality Program (ACP) Application Assistant who assists victims/survivors determine eligibility into the program, determine if program will be beneficial to victims/survivors overall safety plan, and recommend victims/survivors into the program. Lay Legal Advocates do not act as attorneys for survivors and are not able to provide legal advice in accordance with Arizona supreme Court Rule 31(a)(2)(A). Duties and Responsibilities: Responsible for all Legal Paperwork and files. Initial intake Interaction Safety Plans Documentation Familiar with bench book and laws and victim rights. Attend Legal training. 40 hour Core Advocacy Training Certification Services provided by Lay Legal Advocates include but is not limited to: Support clients in how to navigate the legal system. Liaison, as an “interpreter” of legal terminology and proceedings Accompanying the client to court proceedings Provide assistance in filing for Crime Victims’ Compensation, preparing victim impact statement, and preparing applications for Order of Protection Other legal matters include but not limited to pursuing divorce and child custody issues, landlord/tenant issues, supportive services for victims with criminal charges. Providing technical assistance in accordance to client confidentiality ARS title 12-2239, to police, prosecutors, judges, probation officers, regarding dynamics of domestic violence and sexual assault, safety planning, etc. Coordinate lay legal services with Bilingual Liaison Mobile Advocate (s) Other related services as directed by Executive Director or assigned designee Please send resume and cover letter to lindattimeoutshelter@gmail.com by July 25, 2019. Apply Now Title Director Categories Leadership Location Phoenix, AZ Job Information Director position available at ChildHelp Position: Director, Advocacy Center Regular Full-time FTE 1.0 Phoenix, AZ, US Requisition ID : 1092 Position Summary: Provides leadership of the Advocacy Center including setting a strategic vision that meets the needs of the community and establishes Childhelp as a leader in Child Abuse and Neglect and Advocacy Services, oversight of operations, development and supervision of employees, and facilitating and ensuring effective collaboration with Advocacy Center Partners. The Director is responsible for ensuring that services including individual, sibling, and family counseling, facilitation of psychoeducational groups, education, family support, court support, and child advocacy to child victims and their non-offending family members in a culturally sensitive manner are offered and makes every effort to ensure that services are not financially prohibitive. This positions has supervisory direct reports who oversee supervisor and individual contributor roles. Essential Functions Leadership 40% Working in partnership with senior leadership, develops strategic alignment plan for the Advocacy Center’s that supports and executes upon the National Strategic Plan. With a focus on leadership, mission, vision, culture, strategy, best practices and continuous improvement, performs the following: • Leads and directs the Advocacy Center’s resource planning and allocation for optimal capacity, utilization, and performance. • Ensures that programmatic components, quality standards are enforced throughout the program, and compliance with all federal, state, local, and other applicable regulatory and/or program requirements to include audit readiness. Management 20% In collaboration with leadership and Human Resources, develops and executes a plan for retaining and developing talent to meet current and future business objectives to include: • Engaging in talent review evaluations • Collaborating with direct reports on their professional development and growth • Assisting with developing leadership succession plans for the department Supervisory 20% Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with Childhelp’s cultural values and performance principles, company policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include: • Actively participating in the interviewing and hiring processes and ensuring successful functional on-boarding of new employees • Planning, assigning and directing work for direct reports • Setting reasonable stretch performance goals, providing constructive, balanced, regular performance feedback & coaching, and conducting annual performance appraisals • Recognizing and rewarding performance excellence • Communicating and enforcing company policies and programs • Applying corrective action, addressing complaints and resolving problems in a timely fashion, involving and collaborating with leadership and Human Resources as appropriate. Functional/Operational 20% • Ensures implementation and continuous improvement of the Maricopa County Joint Investigative Protocol. • Ensures effective implementation of best practice • Represents Childhelp through speaking engagements, educational opportunities, and public appearances • Collaborates with National Headquarters on donor stewardship, community outreach and awareness, sharing success stories, data and information that inspire others to donate and join our mission • Coordinates services with a multidisciplinary team, including law enforcement, CPS, medical staff, forensic interviewers, and other persons/groups related to child abuse issues and ongoing cases, as necessary and appropriate within the forensic environment • Builds an environment conducive to collaboration to achieve the best investigative outcomes Requirements Education/Experience/Knowledge/Understanding • Master’s degree (M.A.) or equivalent; or four to ten years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. • Minimum of five years of related experience to include management • Knowledge of child abuse neglect, at-risk youth and trauma • Knowledge of the roles and responsibilities of Multi-disciplinary teams Skills • Excellent verbal, written, and listening communication skills to include communicating clearly, effectively, tactfully, and patiently to a diverse population • Excellent public speaking and presentation skills • Excellent interpersonal skills and demeanor with the ability to build rapport and garner trust with others • Strong organizational, planning and time management skills • Proficient in the use of a PC; in a Windows environment; in the use of the Internet; and in the use of MS Office Applications such as Outlook, Word and Excel; and in the use of service request/ticketing systems Abilities • Ability to pass fingerprint background screening • Ability to understand and solve problems by applying intermediate analytical skills to include collecting all the relevant information and data needed to address the problem; organizing, classifying and synthesizing the data into fundamental issues; from the information, identifying the most probable causes of the problem; reducing the information down into manageable components; identifying the logical outcomes from the analyses of the data collected; and, identifying the options and solutions for addressing the problems analyzed. • Ability to lead, independently and collaboratively as part of a team • Reliable transportation, ability to drive to and from training locations throughout Maricopa County • Ability to work some evenings and weekends • Ability and willingness to carry out the Childhelp mission and realize the Founders’ vision by embodying the cultural values and performance principals of Acting with Honor and Character; Being Open & Receptive; Caring About & Relating to Others; Nurturing Diverse Relationships; Performance Excellence, and Inspirational Leading & Managing Physical Demands • Ability to frequently see, hear, speak, and be physically flexible; occasionally sit, stand, walk, bend, run and drive; seldom stoop, climb carry, squat, kneel, push; and lift up to 30 lbs. • Ability to withstand moderate noise levels PREFERENCES • Master’s degree In Mental Health Counseling, Social Work Please apply through their online website here. Apply Now Title Financial Director Categories Leadership Location New Life Center Job Information New Life Center has a Financial Director position available. FINANCIAL DIRECTOR Full Time – Exempt Reports to: COO JOB FUNCTION: The Financial Director is responsible for maximizing the return on financial assets by establishing financial policies, procedures, controls and reporting systems. This position ensures legal and regulatory compliance for all accounting and financial reporting functions. Oversees cost and general accounting, accounts receivable/collection and payroll and risk management. RESPONSIBILITIES: General Accounting Maintain and report primary fiscal accounting of all agency accounting records for review by COO and approval by CEO. Prepare and maintain all accounting journals and update general ledger as appropriate. Reviews employee payroll, related tax deposits, and quarterly and annual payroll reports. Prepare all monthly bank reconciliations and submit for review by COO and approval by CEO. Service Contracts Prepare financial reports for service contractors and funding sources for review by COO and approval by CEO. Prepare monthly claims for all service contracts for review by COO and approval by CEO. Ensure financial compliance with rules and regulations related to contracts and funding sources. Prepare applicable data and work with agency representatives during audits as necessary. Collaborate with grants team to create grants budgets. Audit Functions Maintain internal budget controls. Maintain good internal control procedures. Act as liaison for annual accounting audit, prepare materials and worksheets, and work closely with auditors during the audit process. Agency Management Manage the Finance Dept. and supervise finance staff. Provide professional development and training. Interview and hire qualified candidates for each position and perform periodic and annual performance evaluations. Interact professionally with volunteers, other service providers and community representatives. Contribute to the trauma informed environment at New Life Center. Work with Administrative Team to identify and develop new funding sources. At the direction of the CEO, meet with Board members and participate in agency planning sessions. Evaluate and obtain property, auto, liability and professional liability insurance coverage for shelter. Personnel Work with Administrative Team to maintain Finance job descriptions and policies and procedures. Meet regularly with the COO and Administrative Team. Other Keep current on the issue of domestic violence. Help build cooperative relationships with all staff and volunteers. Support and adhere to all policies regarding resident and program confidentiality. Perform other duties as directed by the COO and/or CEO. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in accounting and 5 years experience in a senior account role for non-profit agencies preferred; other combinations of education and experience will be considered. Obtain fingerprint clearance. ** Must be 21 years of age or older. CPR/First Aid Certification required. ** TB test required. ** Valid Arizona driver’s license. Must have reliable transportation. * If you do not have the items marked with an **, the employer will complete these areas of qualification during the hire process. Analytical/Interpersonal Skills: Highly effective in working objectively with a diverse group of people and must demonstrate communication, organizational, office skills and cultural competence. Must be a team player willing to accept and promote organizational goals and function with minimal supervision. Strong interpersonal, oral and written communications skills. Good presentation skills. Strong attention to detail and follow-through skills. Enthusiasm and positive attitude towards all people and openness to new ideas. Capability of effective priority setting. Ability to manage several projects simultaneously while working under pressure. Highly proficient with computers, especially Microsoft Word and Excel (10 finger typing, 60+ words per minute, ten key preferred). Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Below are minimal knowledge/physical requirements of this position. Occasionally Frequently Constantly Knowledge Reading, Speaking, Writing English X Communications Skills X Computers X Physical Walking X Bending X Standing X Sitting X Driving X Lifting up to 50 lbs. with or without assistance X Stretching/Reaching X Hearing/Seeing X Exposure to blood borne pathogens and infectious disease X Exposure to hazardous material X Climbing X Hand/finger dexterity X DISCLAIMER The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Please send a cover letter and resume to Bailey DeRoest at bderoest@newlifectr.org. Apply Now Jobs 1-3 of 9 Page 2 This job listing was created using Job Manager for WordPress, by Tom Townsend.
