Open Positions

CASE MANAGER
DEPARTMENT: Operations (Direct or Client, services)
SUPERVISOR: Shelter Coordinator

STATUS: Full-Time / Non-Exempt
BENEFITS: Detailed in AshaKiran’s policy
LOCATION: Direct Services Location(s) - Confidential
HOURS/SCHEDULE: Flexible schedule based on agency priorities.
JOB PURPOSE: Provides confidential, trauma-informed, culturally and linguistically appropriate case management to AshaKiran’s clients.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists clients in every aspect of their individualized care plans
• Maintains up-to-date files on individual clients, activities, intakes, and exits
• Assures active progression and achievement of outlined case management goals and related achievements
• Provides residents with supportive services and available community resources
• Conducts intakes, assigns bed space, performs orientation, explains rules and responsibilities, and issues personal needs items

• Conducts exit interview, completes exit forms, and supervises resident’s exit during shift
• Responds to all emergencies in accordance with SafeHome procedures
• Provides shelter residents with transportation and appropriate language and culturally sensitive accompaniment
• Reports items in need of repair, replacement, or purchase

• Maintains data as needed for reports required by funding sources
• Conducts daily SafeHome duties as outlined and/or assigned by Shelter Coordinator
• Perform other duties as assigned that promote AshaKiran’s vision, mission, and best practices

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None. May be requested to direct volunteer or intern activities.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• The field of domestic violence in AshaKiran’s target population
• Proven experience as a crisis line responder or similar position
• General knowledge of social services, supports and resources

SKILLS:

• Creative Problem-solving
• Effective communication in all forms
• Time management
• Organizational skills

• Strategic thinking

ABILITIES:

• Answer/respond to various types of calls
• Maintain confidentiality in all roles

• Use discretion and judgment with integrity
• Ability to manage individuals of various backgrounds and ethnic groups
• Remain current with information technology platforms and programs

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Two years of college or bachelor’s degree in human services field
• Experience working with diverse populations
• Bilingual (Spanish) or multilingual proficiency preferred
• Upon hire, completion of required program trainings

• Willingness to utilize privately owned automobile in job performance
• Willingness to drive company vehicles and added to the organization’s auto insurance

WORKING CONDITIONS & EXPECTATIONS:

• Confidential Safehouse, home environment
• May occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $14.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call

Work Location:

• One location

Work Remotely:

• No

DEPARTMENT: Direct Services

SUPERVISOR: Shelter Coordinator

STATUS: Flexible Full-Time / Non-Exempt

BENEFITS: Detailed in AshaKiran’s policy

LOCATION: Huntsville Administrative Office

HOURS/SCHEDULE: Days, Hours, Shift if applicable

JOB PURPOSE: Provides crisis line services, counseling, referrals, volunteer recruitment coordination and management.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Operate a telephone crisis line

· Responsible for recruiting volunteers, staffing and managing the crisis line program

· Perform initial client screenings

· Make appropriate referrals and resource supports

· Request assistance or consultation from staff when needed.

· Complete necessary paperwork for documentation, including contact sheet and shelter screening.

· Establishing rapport with the client and assist the caller in handling the existing situation.

· Assess service requirements via phone using crisis intervention, suicide risk assessment, and active listening skills.

· Build a database of social service provider and resources

· Maintain appropriate crisis line documentation and records

· Develop effective working relationships with partnering organizations

· Train and mentor Ashaline staff

· Perform other duties that promote AshaKiran’s vision, mission, and best practices

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None Required

KNOWLEDGE OF:

· The field of domestic violence in AshaKiran’s target population

· Proven experience as a crisis line responder or similar position

· General knowledge of social services, supports and resources

SKILLS:

· Creative Problem-solving

· Effective communication in all forms

· Time management

· Organizational skills

· Strategic thinking

ABILITIES:

· Answer/respond to various types of calls

· Maintain confidentiality in all roles

· Use discretion and judgment with integrity

· Ability to manage individuals of various backgrounds and ethnic groups

· Remain current with information technology platforms and programs

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

· Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Education, Social Work, or related field with 2-5 years training

· Bilingual or multilingual fluency preferred.

· Facilitation experience with translators/interpreters and 2-5 years project coordination.

· Experience in project coordination and management.

· Demonstrated excellence in engaging diverse audiences in training or educational settings.

· Demonstrate knowledge of the dynamics of domestic violence, sexual assault, and community resources in ethnic settings.

· Demonstrated experience in the inter-cultural work, including training/curriculum design and development.

· Willingness to utilize privately owned automobile in job performance.

· Valid Driver’s license and a privately owned and insured automobile

WORKING CONDITIONS & EXPECTATIONS:

· Professional business office environment and confidential client locations as needed

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

· Onsite visits to confidential locations

· Occasional local, in-state and out of state travel

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Huntsville, AL 35807: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location:

• One location

Work Remotely:

• No

Community Education Coordinator

DEPARTMENT: Outreach & Community Education

SUPERVISOR: Director of Capacity Building Initiatives

STATUS: Flexible Full-time

BENEFITS: Detailed in AshaKiran’s policy

LOCATION: AshaKiran’s Administrative Office – Huntsville, AL or Montgomery, AL

HOURS/SCHEDULE: Full-time status. Flexible hours schedule based on agency priorities.

JOB PURPOSE: To coordinate AshaKiran’s community training and education program, focused on cultural competency, language access, and domestic violence, for foreign born communities, crisis shelters, community service providers, first responders and professionals throughout Alabama.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Provide culturally sensitive, linguistically appropriate, trauma-informed state-wide services as defined by AshaKiran’s mission.

· Develop and present culturally sensitive prevention/education and awareness programs and initiatives about domestic violence for foreign-born communities.

· Organize, coordinate, and facilitate workshops/training sessions on working with foreign-born survivors of domestic violence for crisis shelters, community service providers, first responders and professionals throughout Alabama.

· Deliver community presentations promoting AshaKiran programs and services.

· Develop training materials, handouts, and informational material.

· Attend community outreach and tabling events to promote AshaKiran, services and programs.

· Event coordination and outreach to speakers and participants for online and in-person workshops and conferences.

· Create and maintain relationships with partner organizations and community groups that align with AshaKiran’s mission and vision.

· Organize and recruit volunteers at agency and community events.

· Perform other duties as assigned that promote AshaKiran’s vision, mission, and best practices.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None Required. May direct interns or volunteers in meeting AshaKiran’s objectives.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

· Crisis intervention principles and an understanding of the dynamics of trauma, interpersonal violence, and sexual assault in foreign-born communities.

· Issues of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking

· Cultural competency and language access

· Networking, community outreach, and presentations

SKILLS:

· Exceptional public-speaking

· Creative Problem-solving

· Time management

· Organizational skills

· Strategic thinking

ABILITIES:

· Maintain confidentiality

· Use discretion and judgment with integrity

· Interact with co-workers and community members from various cultural backgrounds

· Remain current with information technology platforms and programs

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

· Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, or a related human services field.

· Minimum three (3) years working with the foreign-born community or other relevant experience with the target audience of AshaKiran, Inc.

· Minimum three (3) years’ experience in outreach, networking, and public speaking.

· Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.

· Willingness to utilize privately owned automobile in job performance.

· Valid Driver’s license and a privately owned and insured automobile

WORKING CONDITIONS & EXPECTATIONS:

· Onsite visits to AshaKiran’s confidential client location

· Outreach events in public locations

· Outreach events to include physical requirement of set-up, maintenance, and shut-down.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

· Travel required.

· Frequency based on requirements and objectives.

· Destination(s) across the state of Alabama.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $19.25 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Work Location:

• Multiple locations

Work Remotely:

• No