Job Title: Empowerment Specialist
Reports to: Program Director
Shift and schedule: On call
Compensation: Salary, from $36,000.00 per year
Work location: In person
About our organization:
Hope Ranch for Women is a non-profit faith-based provider in South-central Kansas. The mission of the organization is to bring hope through the redeeming power of Christ to women who have been sexually exploited or trafficked. With a multi-disciplinary team, the organization stives to coordinate with other community partners to meet the complex needs of the women. The organization strives for a positive work environment that encourages effective teamwork, trauma-informed practices, and opportunities to utilize leadership skills. Team members will focus on carrying out the Hope Ranch for Women mission, vision, and values!
To be a successful Empowerment Specialist, you must become able to do the following always:
- Ensure all participating women are provided with the knowledge, skills, and tools they need to be successful using a trauma informed approach focused on resilience and recovery.
- Complete assigned training to clients, volunteers, mentors, and staff.
- Ensure compliance with agency policies and procedures.
- Participate in the team in identifying strengths and needs of the women.
- Model trauma informed skills based on appropriate boundaries, cultural competence, self-regulation, and professionalism.
- Follow client policies and procedures for the standard of care.
- Achieve positive discharge outcomes for clients.
How you will spend your time in this job:
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0% Training clients, volunteers, mentors, and staff.
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15% Staffing cases with team members
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10% Participation in supervision, committees, company-wide and staff meetings.
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5% On Call
To qualify for this job, you need to have:
- Agreement with and living out our statement of faith.
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Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, or related field preferred. Prefer 1 year of experience working with vulnerable populations.
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Clear background check.
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The ability to write, use a computer, and type on a keyboard.
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Ability to travel, drive a company or personal vehicle, including at night.
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Physical Requirements: Ability to walk, including upstairs, and stand for extended periods of time. Ability to complete an emergency safety intervention as trained. Ability to be subject to outside environmental conditions occasionally and inside conditions frequently.
Pay and Benefits:
- Salary from $36,000.00 per year
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
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