Take a Stand!

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In preparation for Domestic Violence Awareness Month, The Shelter and the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence are promoting the “Take a Stand” event, Oct. 1, in Washington, D.C.

Staff and supporters of The Shelter can participate by printing out your own pledge from the link below. Write in your own commitment statement, for example “I’m taking a stand… Because it’s not just a women’s issue,” and take a photo of you with the form. Will will post your pledge on our blog and social media.

Thank you for your support and remember – your voice matters!

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION

CLICK HERE TO PRINT YOUR FORM

CLICK HERE TO EMAIL PHOTO

A Dozen Ways to Help!

  • Donate to NCADV via MobileCause by texting #takeastand to 41444.
  • Take a selfie or group photo and share via social media why you will Take A Stand with NCADV. Use our printable placards (found here: Write-In or Ready-to-Go) and the hashtags: #tasncadv #STANDwithNCADV #takeastand. Email photos to mainoffice@ncadv.org so we can share them with our networks!
  • Share what you have already done or are doing to address domestic violence on NCADV’’s Facebook (www.facebook.com/supportNCADV) or post to your own social media with the hashtags: #tasncadv #takeastand #STANDwithNCADV
  • Wear purple in October!

Moe’s Corporate Run

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Part Time Child Care Aide

Title: Child Care Aide – CLICK TO PRINT
Reports to: Residential Manager
Status: Part-time, Non-exempt

Description: Responsible for day to day activities associated with day care for Shelter participant children. Responsible for providing a strengths based, child centered empowerment focused positive learning environment and experiences which stimulate children’s social, emotional, physical, and intellectual development, consistent with established program performance standards. Will provide childcare, daycare and or youth development activities for children of Shelter residents during the day hours in place of sending children to daycare. Ratio will be 4:1 or 6:1 depending on age of children.

Requirements & Skills: CDA, or Childcare related degree or equivalent experience preferred, experience working in a youth development, childcare, and/or shelter environment. At least 1 year full time work experience in the care of Infants/Toddlers, Preschool or School Age Children.

Other Job Requirements:

  • Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
  • Ability to work and relate positively with children and adults
  • Ability to pass Shelter sponsored physical examination. TB test documented – must pass criminal records check
    No citations for child abuse or neglect
  • Demonstrate willingness to participate in the center training programs, which may include evening or weekend work
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality
  • Must possess current First Aid and CPR cards with infant CP

Essential Functions: Implement safe, developmentally and culturally appropriate daily activities for the group which meet the needs of the children and their families by:

  • Following established Daily Activity Schedule for classroom
  • Assisting in the promotion of good nutritional/eating habits

Other Duties:

  • Comply with program and licensing requirements for safety, health, sanitation, nutrition, and emergency including the proper supervision of children at all times
  • Maintain a safe and healthy environment by disinfecting toys and equipment daily
  • Take out trash, sweep and mop floors
  • Maintain an organized uncluttered classroom that will prevent injuries to staff and/or children in the group
  • Provide direct care, guidance and training to the children in the group
  • Maintain daily open communication with parents
  • Assist in the completion of accident and incident reports
  • Responsible for the setup and cleanup of meals and snacks appropriate to the age group such as snack, providing bibs for infant toddler, having each child wash their hands before and after meals, having children eat food only when seated at table.
  • Manage children individually or in small groups, in a variety of settings
  • Reinforcing positive behavior, setting clear rules and expectations for classroom behavior
  • Maintain strict confidentiality regarding children and families
  • Comply with Shelter safety standards, policies and procedures
  • Reporting any suspected abuse to Residential Manager
  • Conduct daily classroom safety checklists and immediately reporting any unsafe or hazardous working conditions and/or injuries
  • Accept other duties as may be assigned by the Residential Manager to meet the needs of the children and families enrolled in center programs.

ADA:

Must be physically mobile and able to sit, stand, bend, stoop, and lift 20+ pounds. The Shelter for Abused Women & Children complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and support to the Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing in accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. The Shelter is an equal opportunity employer. We adhere to a policy of making employment decisions without regard to race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, or marital status. We assure you that your opportunity for employment with us depends solely upon your knowledge, skills, and abilities.

City proclaims Ride for The Shelter Day

The Shelter for Abused Women & Children’s “Spokes’men” Gordon Kellam and Glen Schwesinger came before Naples City officials, Sept. 16, to accept a proclamation for “Ride for The Shelter Day.” Traveling over 1,500 miles by bicycle from Naples to Washington D.C. in April 2016, the local business men plan to raise awareness for The Shelter’s Gentle’men Against Domestic Violence (GADV) ® Initiative which calls upon men to stand with women as equal partners in addressing the root causes of domestic violence.

The GADV initiative was created to identify, educate and obtain the commitment of a group of like-minded men in Collier County to support The Shelter’s “Raising Gentle’men” program which teaches young men and boys that strength does not equal violence and true gentle’men exhibit the traits of respect, loyalty, honesty and accountability.

Ride for The Shelter Day will be celebrated with a kickoff party at 6 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 22 at 7th Avenue Social, 849 7th Avenue South, Naples. Tickets are on sale now.

On April 16, 2016, Kellam and Schwesinger will leave Naples at 10 a.m. from 7th Avenue Social and continue the 1,156-mile ride to the Nation’s Capitol, where they will meet with elected officials. Along the way, they will stop at domestic violence shelters and meet with NFL teams to discuss the GADV Initiative.

A variety of sponsorship opportunities are still available to provide much needed supplies for The Ride, such as, tires, transportation, clothing and food.

For more information about The Ride, visit www.naplesshelter.org/ride/ or call Tamika Seaton, Senior Development Officer at (239) 775-3862 ext. 217, or email Tamika at tseaton@naplesshelter.org.

Proceeds from this event will further The Shelter’s mission to prevent, protect and prevail over domestic violence through advocacy, empowerment and social change. With your help, we can promote healthy relationships and prevail over domestic violence in our community. 

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Pat Mantey celebrates 5 years with The Shelter

Congratulations to Emergency Shelter Advocate Pat Mantey on her five year anniversary with The Shelter. Pat served as a volunteer with The Shelter for six years prior to accepting a full-time position serving our emergency shelter participants. She is shown receiving her five-year pin from Shelter Executive Director Linda Oberhaus.

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Pat Mantey, left, with Linda Oberhaus

 

Shelter’s Rosa Leon in the news

Rosa with dollsShelter Contracts Manager Rosa Leon has been making the news lately for inspiring young and old with her line of hand-made dolls modeled after accomplished women in history.

Read the full stories:

Naples Daily News and Florida Weekly

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Allstate agents collect back-to-school supplies for shelter

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Denise Thoman, of Allstate Insurance Anew Insurance Corp, left, with Shelter Sr. Development Officer Tamika Seaton.

The Allstate Insurance Anew Insurance Corp recently held a Back-to-School clothing drive for The Shelter’s children participants. Employees collected back packs uniforms shoes and supplies, which were delivered to The Shelter by Denise Thoman.

“Our agency selected the shelter to be the beneficiary of the drive because of the high quality of service they offer in our community,” Thoman said.

Shelter receives international ARC Award

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The Shelter for Abused Women & Children was recently awarded Bronze recognition in the MerComm Annual Report Competition (ARC) for its 2014-2015 Annual Report. An international competition, the ARC Awards attract entries from throughout the world.

Designed by Sherri Morrison, of Sherri Morrison Creative Design, The Shelter’s 36-page report, “Reflections and New Directions,” celebrated the agency’s 25th Anniversary, outlining past and present operations as well as future plans.

The Shelter received the Bronze Award in the category of non-traditional-social services. The Children’s Home Society of California placed first in the non-traditional category with a Gold Award and The Family Planning Association of Sri Lanka received an honorable mention.

“This was a major undertaking and we are thrilled to receive this recognition,” said Linda Oberhaus, Executive Director for The Shelter. “Extensive time went into research, composition, layout and review. The resulting report shares The Shelter’s story from its early beginnings as a converted four-plex in East Naples to the state-of-the-art facility survivors of domestic violence and their families enjoy today.”

The ARC Awards Competition is unique in that each annual report is judged against itself, based on its success in communicating its company’s story. Some of the criteria included cover design, president’s letter, interior design, clarity of written text, presentation of corporate information, expression of financial data, and how well the spirit of the organization is communicated.

Judges from around the globe participated on the ARC jury panels. Reports scoring in the top 30 percent are awarded Honors, Bronze, Silver and Gold certificates of outstanding achievement.

The Shelter, Collier County’s only certified domestic violence center, is leading the community to prevent, protect and prevail over domestic violence and human trafficking through advocacy, empowerment and social change. In 2014-15 our emergency shelter provided a total of 18,573 nights of safety and 3,117 kennel nights to 412 individuals. To help provide a solution to end violence at home and in our communities, go to www.naplesshelter.org.

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Tamika Seaton on Morning Blend Show

The Shelter’s Senior Development Officer Tamika Seaton discussed planned giving during a recent edition of Fox 4’s Morning Blend. Check out the full interview below.

The Shelter takes part in National Health Center Week Celebration

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The Shelter’s Immokalee Outreach Office staff took part in the Healthcare Network of Southwest Florida’s National Health Center Week celebration, Aug. 11, at the Marion E. Fether Medical Center in Immokalee. Health Center Week is dedicated to celebrating the services and contributions of America’s Health Centers.

The theme for this year’s celebration was Family Field Day with back to school and get fit initiatives. Activities included booths hosted by a variety of healthcare partners, free health screenings as well as healthy snacks and fun field day events for the kids.

Part Time Shelter Advocate

Part Time Shelter Advocate – click here to print
Reports to: Residential Manager
Status: Part-time, Non-exempt. Schedule may be daily 12-hour shifts, two overnights
per week.
Description: Provide all services required by residential program participants and crisis
hotline callers.

Requirements & Skills:
* Bi-lingual (English, Spanish, Creole preferred)
* Experience in domestic violence and human trafficking intervention &
prevention preferred
* Training and experience in crisis intervention counseling preferred
* Ability to advocate on behalf of victims
* Calm under pressure
* Good organizational skills
* Good computer skills
* Valid Florida driver’s license
* Successful completion of Core Competency Course & CPR/First Aid Course
Duties:
* Provide empowerment based family advocacy for all participants
* Assess participants’ needs.
* Answer the crisis hotline and provide callers, as well as all program
participants, with empowerment based crisis counseling, guidance, emotional
support, information, and referrals. Determine if the victim is seeking
emergency shelter and offer assistance as needed.
* Provide services to eligible individuals regardless of race, religion, color,
national origin, gender, age, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation,
citizenship, immigration status, marital status, or language spoken.
* Assess lethality of participant’s situation.
* Assist participant with safety plan (development & implementation)
* Provide information on the dynamics of domestic violence and human
trafficking
* Provide empowerment-based counseling (face-to-face and/or via telephone) in
either individual or group settings.
* Provide assistance in filing for restraining orders, injunctions, protective orders,
immigration, and other petitions. Support, assist, and advocate for victims at
any stage in the criminal justice system.
* Assist with filing for compensation claims which includes making victim aware
of the availability of crime victim compensation, assistance with completing the
required forms, and gathering the needed documentation. Follow up in a
manner that is safe for the victim.
* Assist victims in securing rights, remedies, and services from other agencies.
Offer aid in locating emergency financial assistance, TANF benefits, and other
resources. Intervene with others on behalf of the victim. Provide referrals,
vouchers, and/or supplies for items such as transportation, food, clothing, and
emergency housing.
* Assist with reporting elder abuse, child abuse, or other required reporting
* Demonstrate an understanding of prevention principles and implement
prevention activities within the shelter
* Maintain and report statistical measurements as required
* Maintain documentation as required
* Maintain knowledge of community resources and refer/advocate as necessary
* Maintain current knowledge of domestic violence with particular emphasis on legal issues
* Other duties as assigned by manager
* Complete required training hours to obtain and maintain privilege through
FCADV
* Adhere to The Shelter’s policies and procedures

ADA: * Must be physically mobile and able to sit, stand, bend, stoop, and lift 20
pounds. The Shelter for Abused Women & Children complies with the
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and support to the Deaf or Hard-ofHearing
in accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. The
Shelter is an equal opportunity employer. We adhere to a policy of making
employment decisions without regard to race, color, age, sex, religion, national
origin, disability, sexual orientation, or marital status. We assure you that your
opportunity for employment with us depends solely upon your knowledge, skills,
and abilities.

 

Executive Assistant

Title: Executive Assistant – click to print
Reports to: Executive Director
Status: Full-time, Exempt
Description: Supports the Executive Director with administrative type functions. Supports
The Shelter and the Management Team by assisting with special projects and
duties.

Requirements & Skills:
 Excellent computer skills, with troubleshooting experience
 Proficient in all Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint,
Publisher and Outlook)
 Strong verbal, written, analytical and interpersonal communication skills
 Able to work independently with little or no supervision
 Must be proactive and take initiative
 Must be organized and able to handle multiple tasks
 Able to anticipate and solve problems
 Must be able to interact professionally with superiors, peers, volunteers and
members of the community
 Maintain confidentiality of documents and the spoken word at all times
 Relies on judgment and experience to plan and accomplish goals
Duties: Executive
 Maintain Executive Director’s calendar and schedule
 Handle all travel arrangements for Executive Director (other Directors or
staff as requested)
 Coordinate meetings between executive management, colleagues, staff
and volunteers
 Maintain files of correspondence and other records
 Create presentation materials as requested
 Read, research, and route correspondence as requested
 Prepare routine correspondence, via e-mail and letter, to members of the
Board of Directors or other community members
 Attend meetings and conferences to furnish information and take minutes
 Copy and distribute communication materials for staff, Directors and
Trustees
 Assist and support the Director of Operations, Director of Development,
and Director of Programs in whatever capacity is needed
Operations
 Maintain and set up projector and laptop for in-house presentations
 Manage equipment reservations
 Maintain calendars and reservations for meeting spaces
 Set up meeting spaces and rooms for trainings as requested
 Provide back-up support for telephones as needed
 Assist staff with any computer or software issues that arise before calling
the IT company
 Prepare monthly staff anniversary cards for Senior Team to personalize
 Contribute to team morale by sending out birthday notices, kitchen duty
reminders, and other internal communications
 Coordinate milestone birthday celebrations and all-staff summer parties
 Coordinate Employee of the Quarter nominations and awards
 Set up for and coordinate monthly all-staff lunch meetings
 Maintain and update staff organizational chart as needed

Program
 Provide support for presentations
 Create spreadsheets to track expenditures and activities as requested
 Create and distribute forms as needed
 Assist program team with computer-related issues

Development
 Provide organizational and administrative support for fundraising events
 Assist in the creation and design of collateral pieces as requested
 Maintain and update Trustee Handbook and current list of Trustees

Board of Directors
 Maintain and update current lists of Directors and committee members,
including Board Directory and Board Orientation Handbook
 Maintain and update Boardsource Virtual Boardroom (BVB) website
 Maintain and update Board Dashboard monthly
 Schedule and coordinate Board and committee meetings
 Maintain Board of Directors and Trustee training manuals, update and
distribute as needed
 Attend all Board of Director and committee meetings to furnish information
and take minutes
 Maintain binder of Board & committee minutes and information
 Represent the Executive Director and The Shelter in a positive manner in
all communications, verbal and written

ADA: Must be physically mobile and able to sit, stand, bend, stoop, and lift 20+
pounds. The Shelter for Abused Women & Children complies with the
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and support to the Deaf or Hard-ofHearing
in accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. The
Shelter is an equal opportunity employer. We adhere to a policy of making
employment decisions without regard to race, color, age, sex, religion, national
origin, disability, sexual orientation, or marital status. We assure you that your
opportunity for employment with us depends solely upon your knowledge, skills,
and abilities.

Jay Love on Donor Data and Retention!

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Yep, we still have cool resources from the 2015 International Fundraising Conference we haven’t shown you yet! In this video, Amy Eisenstein talks with Bloomerang C-Co-Founder and CEO Jay Love about donor data and retention.

Thank you for supporting Give Back – Fill A Pack!

Our Give Back – Fill A Pack School Drive was very successful thanks to tremendous participation from the community. Thanks to your generosity, the children in The Shelter’s Naples and Immokalee outreach programs and emergency shelter will be ready to start their school year with the supplies needed to ensure success. This small “hand up” is also a welcome gift to parents, who may otherwise have to choose between groceries and school supplies.

The total number of filled backpacks came to 300! Thanks to Allstate Insurance, Laces of Love, Marco Island Police and Fire departments, Moorings Park, NextGen Committee, Premier Sotheby’s International Realty, Lutgert Insurance, Publix, Target, Vi at Bentley, Walmart, Weigold Air Conditioning, the Woodruff Institute for Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery and all those who donated financially to the success of this effort. If you have photos from your drive, call or email Kaydee Tuff, 239-775-3862 or ktuff@naplesshelter.org.

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Lacing up some love for The Shelter

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Laces of LoveShelter Stewardship Manager Rebecca Thompson, left, and Jeanne Nealon, Co-founder and President of Laces of Love, check out a shopping cart full of Back-to-School shoes for Shelter kids. The Shelter is grateful to Laces of Love for helping to ensure our participants have safe, quality footwear for school and throughout the year!

 

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NextGen gives back by ‘Filling a Pack’

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From left, Nick Christiano, Scott Blackburn, Joe Charles, Mindy Roosa, Kim Seymour, Jennifer Dumford, Michael Gebeau and Lisa Hulme.

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With back to school around the corner, The Shelter’s Next Generation Committee wanted give back by “Filling-a-Pack.” The Shelter’s “Give Back – Fill-a-Pack back to school drive helps to ensure that the youngest survivors of domestic violence have the supplies they need throughout the school year.

The committee adopted a family with an 11-year-old and eight-year-old and purchased school supplies, personal care items, clothing and shoes. These items will be delivered to the family before school starts.

Three Ways You Can Support The Shelter’s Back-to-School Donation Drive 

  • Adopt a Student
    Adopt a student and fill his or her back-to-school needs. You tell us how many students you would like to “adopt,” and we will provide a basic back-to-school list, the age, and the gender of your student(s).
  • Back-to-School Wish List
    Click our Back-to-School Wish List  and host a Back-to-School drive of your own or choose something from our wish list to donate towards our goal. 
  • Donate a Dollar
    While you’re making a purchase at The Shelter’s Options Thrift Shoppe, be sure to donate an extra dollar to help fill our schoolhouse!

All supplies will be collected and distributed by August 1. Please drop off donations at our Options Thrift Shoppe, 968 Second Ave North, from 10 am to 4 pm, Monday through Saturday. For more information about granting a back-to-school wish or participating in our “Adopt-a-Student” program, please call 239-775-3862.

Next Generation Committee’s Mission: The Shelter’s Next Generation Committee is a diverse group of young individuals committed to expanding and deepening the support base of The Shelter for Abused Women & Children by “friend raising” and cultivating a next generation of support to provide increased awareness, sustainability and leadership succession for the organization.

Want to learn more about the NextGen Committee or become a member? Please contact Tamika Seaton, Senior Development Officer, at 239-775-3862 ext. 217 or email Tamika at Tseaton@naplesshelter.org.

Give Back – Fill A Pack underway!

The Shelter is collecting school supplies to ensure our school-aged participants are well prepared when they head back to school in August. There are several ways that you can help – adopt a student, purchase items from the list, donate online or donate when you shop at Options.

Donations may be dropped off at Options Thrift Shoppe, 968 2nd Avenue North, Naples

For more information, please call 239-775-3862, ext. 215

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Shelter Trustee Bob Cahners featured in Boston Globe

The efforts of longtime Shelter Trustee Bob Cahners were featured in the July 19 travel section of the Boston Globe. The article, written by Rich Fahey, outlined a growing Naples connection to the Boston area. Shelter Executive Director Linda Oberhaus was quoted by the author regarding Bob’s contributions to the Shelter. Bob and his late wife Pam retired to Naples from Boston in the early 1990s.

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“Bob Cahners of the Boston-based Cahners publishing family, a noted philanthropist, moved to the Naples area 20 years ago and became involved in many community causes, including serving on the board of trustees of the Naples Shelter for Abused Women and Children.

On March 9 of this year, Cahners dedicated Pam’s Porch at the Rabb Cottage, one of the shelter’s seven transitional cottages, in memory of his wife, Pamela, who died in March 2013. He had previously made funding possible for one of the cottages.

“Bob Cahners has been a wonderful ambassador for the Shelter for Abused Women and Children for over 15 years,” said Linda Oberhaus, the executive director. “In addition to being an original member of the shelter’s board of trustees, he supported our capital campaign to build a state of the art domestic violence center in Naples.”

Kerry Washington created a Purple Purse just for us!

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We are so excited to partner with The Allstate Foundation and Kerry Washington in the Purple Purse Challenge, Oct. 1-27, 2015!

As a Community Partner, we will receive a limited edition purple purse designed by Kerry Washington.

Here she is with last year’s purse.

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