Community Relations Coordinator

Title:

Community Relations Coordinator

For more information on this position, email info@naplesshelter.org
Reports to: Immokalee Outreach Manager

Status:

 

 Full-time, Exempt

Description:

 

Represent The Shelter, its mission and vision to the general public, local businesses and business leaders. Responsible for studying and reviewing the paid leave benefit policies among the major businesses and employers in Collier County, with a focus on the rural community in Immokalee, FL. Responsible for the overall development and implementation of comprehensive trainings and briefings on improving paid leave benefit policies in relation to domestic violence (DV) victims and survivors in order to better support their needs. Responsible for expanding The Shelter’s outreach into the community and building the bridges that are necessary to ensure that every home and business is a safe home. Responsible for creating a seamless web of support, through training, education and collaboration, for victims and survivors of domestic violence, employers, businesses and business owners.

 

Requirements &

Skills:

 

 

 

 
  • Bachelor’s Degree in the human service field or equivalent experience preferred… experience with human resource policies a plus
  • Energetic, independent, self-directed, self-motivated, able to work under pressure
  • Skilled at meeting deadlines, managing multiple priorities, and assuring outcomes are met
  • Training and experience in community collaboration, domestic violence, public speaking preferred
  • Knowledge of criminal justice system and laws pertaining to domestic violence
  • Understand and promote non-violent issues and be sensitive to the issue of domestic violence and human trafficking
  • Cooperative, diplomatic, and able relate well with all types of people
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Successful completion of Core Competency Course and CPR/First Aid Course
  • Knowledge of ADA and Civil Rights compliance requirements
  • Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) preferred; English fluency required

 

Duties:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
  • Facilitate training and paid leave benefits education to local businesses and organizations pertaining to DV issues
  • Create and Implement a comprehensive community relations plan with outreach strategies in the areas of major businesses and business leaders
  • Incorporate knowledge of Immokalee community and demographics into presentations and trainings to demonstrate that improving leave benefits will help improve economic security and reduce DV rates
  • Work closely with local businesses and community organizations to assess the benefits of paid leave programs, create educational materials and provide support to local businesses to implement improved paid leave benefits programs
  • Manage and maintain all presentation and training Prezi documents; ensuring uniformity and The Shelter’s style and communication guidelines are met
  • Serve on an on-call rotation for the emergency shelter

 

Leadership Skills

  • Models appropriate professional behavior and encourages other staff members to act in a professional manner

·         Demonstrates effective interpersonal and communication skills

  • Initiates and facilitates change process
  • Effectively manages time, projects and multiple priorities
  • Embraces and emulates the empowerment advocacy philosophy
  • Operates in concert with the mission, vision, and strategic plan

 

Reporting

  • Complete reports and statistical information as needed to include

performance tracking, grant requirements, donors and certifying

agencies

·         Submits monthly, quarterly, annual and grant reports in a timely

manner

  • Monitors and evaluates the program and uses the data for program improvement and accountability
  • Operates in accordance with grant and funding guidelines

 

 

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.

 

 

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Money control keeps domestic-violence victims from leaving

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“Financial abuse is one of the main reasons why women stay in an abusive relationship, and why they return. Many times they end up leaving by themselves or with the kids, and when they’re on their own, they go through so much hardship because they can’t support themselves and their kids, and they end up going back.” – Maylen Garcia, Shelter Advocate

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On-call Donation Driver position

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Gentlemen Against Domestic Violence (GADV) Advocate

For more information, email: info@naplesshelter.org
Title: Gentlemen Against Domestic Violence (GADV) Advocate
Reports to: Immokalee Outreach Manager

Status:

 

Full-time, Non-exempt

 

Description:

 

 

Provide primary prevention activities and presentations in shelter and outreach arenas with a specific focus on the Gentlemen Against Domestic Violence curriculum. Establish a process of changing the attitudes and beliefs of men and boys with activities designed to actively promote healthy, non-violent relationships. Address the factors that condone intimate partner violence with a consistent and systemic approach.

 

Requirements &

Skills:

 

 

 

 
  • Bachelor’s degree in human service or equivalent experience
  • Experience in domestic violence intervention preferred
  • Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) preferred
  • Proficient computer skills
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills
  • Demonstrated ability to exercise good judgment
  • Ability and liking for public speaking
  • Ability to engage youth
  • Ability to advocate on behalf of victims
  • Ability to pass all state and federal background checks and fingerprinting processes associated with the Jessica Lundsford Act
  • Professional demeanor
  • Successful completion of Core Competency course
  • Successful completion of first aid and CPR class
   

  • Provide dynamic and  enlightening education on social norms, healthy relationships, and domestic violence prevention for boys and men
  • Engage boys and men in relevant programming that fosters meaningful conversations and creative explorations about their beliefs, assumptions, and values
  • Plan and facilitate creative activities, programs, and interactions for youth, men and others that focus on gender stereotypes and differences, boundaries, socialization, and character development
  • Develop and maintain appropriate and culturally diverse curriculums related to domestic violence for working with boys and men of all ages
  • Administer pre and post test tools
  • Establish and maintain relationships with schools, community agencies and faith-based organizations for collaboration purposes and for facilitation of community education in their realms
  • Be an active member of the Primary Prevention Team
  • Manage and grow program scope
  • Demonstrate an understanding of prevention principles
  • Maintain current knowledge of domestic violence
  • Provide care, supervision, and a safe environment for all program attendees
  • Provide counseling and safety planning
  • Assist with referrals
  • Maintain documentation and report statistical measurements
  • Participate in agency staff meetings and trainings
  • Other duties and tasks as assigned by manager

 

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.
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WINK News – Shelter assists victims of human trafficking

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The Shelter Residential Manager Lise Descoteaux talks with WINK reporter Jennifer Jones about what happens to human trafficking victims after their captors are arrested.

Raising Gentle’men Advocate

For more information, email: info@naplesshelter.org
Title: Raising Gentlemen Advocate
Reports to: Outreach Manager

Status:

 

Full-time, Non-exempt

 

Description:

 

 

Provide primary prevention activities and presentations in shelter and outreach arenas with a specific focus on the Gentlemen Against Domestic Violence curriculum. Establish a process of changing the attitudes and beliefs of men and boys with activities designed to actively promote healthy, non-violent relationships. Address the factors that condone intimate partner violence with a consistent and systemic approach.

 

Requirements &

Skills:

 

 

 

 
  • Bachelor’s degree in human services required, master’s degree preferred.
  • Experience in domestic violence intervention preferred
  • Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) preferred
  • Proficient computer skills
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills
  • Demonstrated ability to exercise good judgment
  • Ability and liking for public speaking
  • Ability to engage youth
  • Ability to advocate on behalf of victims
  • Ability to pass all state and federal background checks and fingerprinting processes associated with the Jessica Lundsford Act
  • Professional demeanor
  • Successful completion of Core Competency course
  • Successful completion of first aid and CPR class

 

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ADA:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

  • Provide dynamic and  enlightening education on social norms, healthy relationships, and domestic violence prevention for boys and men
  • Engage boys and men in relevant programming that fosters meaningful conversations and creative explorations about their beliefs, assumptions, and values
  • Plan and facilitate creative activities, programs, and interactions for youth, men and others that focus on gender stereotypes and differences, boundaries, socialization, and character development
  • Develop and maintain appropriate and culturally diverse curriculums related to domestic violence for working with boys and men of all ages
  • Administer pre and post test tools
  • Establish and maintain relationships with schools, community agencies and faith-based organizations for collaboration purposes and for facilitation of community education in their realms
  • Be an active member of the Primary Prevention Team
  • Manage and grow program scope
  • Demonstrate an understanding of prevention principles
  • Maintain current knowledge of domestic violence
  • Provide care, supervision, and a safe environment for all program attendees
  • Provide counseling and safety planning
  • Assist with referrals
  • Maintain documentation and report statistical measurements
  • Participate in agency staff meetings and trainings
  • Other duties and tasks as assigned by manager

 

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.

 

New merchandise, new face at Options Thrift Shoppe

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Options recently received several high end furniture pieces. Come visit our store at 968 Second Avenue North for great shopping and great bargains!

Also new at Options is Assistant Manager Karen Brothers, whose diverse background includes experience in market research, interior design, gallery management and non-profit organizations.

Welcome Karen!
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The House That Love Built opens its doors

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The Shelter celebrated the ribbon cutting of its seventh Transitional Housing cottage, May 13, 2015, in preparation for welcoming its first family.

Since 2008, The Shelter’s Transitional Housing program has provided safe, affordable, and supportive transitional housing for survivors of domestic violence who are facing homelessness. It is the goal of Transitional Housing to maintain an empowerment-based, safe and secure living environment for domestic violence survivors and their children. Click Here for more information on the Transitional Housing program.

Vickijo Letchworth celebrates 10-year anniversary

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Vickijo Letchworth with Linda Oberhaus

Vickijo Letchworth with Executive Director Linda Oberhaus

The Shelter congratulates Elder Abuse Advocate Vickijo Letchworth on 10 years of service. The Shelter staff surprised Vickijo with a party in her honor, April 6, 2015. Enjoy the video below.

Local chapter of Sababa BBG supports The Shelter

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Thank you to the Sababa BBG #2552 Chapter for their support for The Shelter.

The group is a teen-led pluralistic Jewish youth movement with roots embedded in 90 years of tradition, culture, and brotherhood/sisterhood. The teens are given different initiatives, one of which is called ‘Stand -Up,’ where teens from across the international order ‘Stand-Up’ for causes that they feel passionate about. The Naples chapter chose to Stand-Up against domestic violence this year and raise awareness by hosting social action events and taking part in community service activities. Proceeds from their events and activities will benefit The Shelter for Abused Women & Children.

On May 3, they celebrated “Mind, Body, Attitude (MBA) Day,” with a day full of events including women’s self defense, yoga, and mediation with discussions on women’s safety, body image, and domestic violence prevention.

The Shelter is grateful to these dedicated, community-minded young women and their service to help us prevent, protect and prevail over domestic violence.

Apple Pie Day 2015

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Apple Pie Day is held every year as a way of memorializing Jack and Lue Harris for their countless hours of volunteer service at Options and their very generous financial gift that enabled The Shelter to purchase the Options Thrift Shoppe building at 968 Second Ave. North in Naples.

Apple pie was Jack’s favorite dessert, so we find it only fitting that we celebrate his birthday, April 25 (this year on April 24), by sharing apple pie with our valued Options customers. This year would have been Jack’s 100th birthday, so we were very pleased that Jack and Lue’s son, Scott Harris, could join us with Jack’s second wife, Marilyn Harris.

Transitional Housing advocate on Morning Blend

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Our Transitional Housing Advocate Gissa Infante was a guest on Fox 4’s Morning Blend. Click here for more information on The Shelter’s Transitional Housing program.

Hot time at Fit ‘N Fun Field Day Unplugged!

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CLICK for more information on NextGen

We had a blast at Fit ‘N Fun Field Day Unplugged on Sunday, April 19, at the Community School of Naples Athletic Field (enjoy video below). There was plenty of family fun including three-legged races, soccer dribble, a bounce house, face painting, carnival games, BBQ, snow cones, ice cream and more. Hosted by The Shelter’s NextGen Committee, the event raised more than $13,000 for The Shelter.

Thank you to our sponsors (see below), our event co-chairs Caroline Ridgway and Dave Anderson, emcee John Trierweiler of WINK  News, and our celebrity dunk tank stars:

  • Chief Tom Weschler, Naples Police Department
  • Byron Donalds, Candidate, State Representative
  • Jenny Jones, Reporter, Wink News
  • Babbs, Radio Personality, B103.9 Radio
  • Scott G. Blackburn, CFP, Principal, IMC


April 2015 e-news – We Are Family!

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Enjoy the April E-Newsletter, filled with photos, stories and highlights from our many events and programs!

April e-news 2015

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League Club grant to provide bikes and more for Shelter

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Donna Loomis, President of The League Club, Inc., left, with Shelter Executive Director Linda Oberhaus.

At the recommendation of its Civic Involvement Committee, The Community Trust Fund of The League Club, Inc. recently awarded $10,000  to The Shelter for Abused Women & Children. These funds will be used to purchase adult bikes with locks and lights, small appliances and bedding for the emergency shelter.

The grant was presented to Shelter Executive Director Linda Oberhaus during a Briefcase Breakfast, April 10, 2015 at the Naples Sailing & Yacht Club.

“The needs are great and the decisions that our grants review committee must make are difficult,” said Donna Loomis, President of The League Club. “We are grateful to our membership of nearly 600 local women, our special supporters in our Circle of Friends, and other community supporters and commercial sponsors whose financial generosity makes these grants possible each year.”

The League Club, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) organization of women in Southwest Florida strengthening communities through fellowship, education, volunteerism and philanthropy. The League Club is open to women who have been or are still are active members of a Junior League that is a member of the Association of Junior Leagues International. For more information, go to www.theleagueclub.org

 

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Thank you to our Wonderful Family of Volunteers!

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Under the theme, “We are Family,” the Shelter for Abused Women & Children honored its 250 dedicated volunteers, April 8, with a Volunteer Appreciation Brunch at the Naples Grande. In 2014-15, Shelter volunteers logged an amazing 22,000 hours of service. If monetized, the total would exceed $495,000, based on figures from Nonprofit Quarterly.

“The Shelter is an organization founded on the support of community members who dedicate themselves to our mission,” said Jamie Garry, volunteer coordinator for The Shelter. “Today we honor and thank each and every one of you for your time, unbelievable effort, and gracious love given to The Shelter. Each volunteer contributes in their own way and, as a team you have all created a critically important network of support and encouragement for the survivors we serve.”

The morning’s festivities included colorful floral table decorations created by women and children in the agency’s emergency shelter.

The lion’s share of the volunteer hours were given at The Shelter’s Options Thrift Store, but countless hours were also spent answering The Shelter’s crisis hotline, making copies, attending events, cleaning, organizing the food pantry or serving on various Shelter boards and committees.

This year’s Outstanding Volunteer of the Year was Carol Graham, who assists with The Shelter’s Peacemakers program. With Graham’s help, this children’s program was expanded to include therapeutic services that cover a variety of topics such as conflict resolution, what it means to be grateful and what emotions look and feel like.

“The many successes of the Peacemakers program are totally due to the fact that professionals like Carol were willing to assist,” said Shelter Youth Advocate Sandra Hack. “Thank you from the bottom of my heart and from the heart of every one of the children.”

Other outstanding Shelter volunteers included:

  • Holiday Volunteers Maxine Robbins and June Ballew
  • Administrative Volunteer Lois Castronova
  • New Volunteer Declan McGarvey
  • Guild Volunteers Ann Weatherwax, Cara Martin, Charlotte Tarr, Peg Melillo.
  • Mending Broken Hearts With Hope Luncheon Volunteer Bette Aymar
  • Options Volunteers Al Salata, Barbara Johnson, Eileen Johnson, Erika Aron and Irmgard Wannamaker
  • Outreach Volunteer Shannon Holland
  • Emergency Shelter Volunteer Barbara Ann Budd

Also honored was Faylee Goldstone, who was recognized for 1,296 hours of service in 2014-15. It was the second year in a row that Goldstone’s hours exceeded 1,000.

Volunteers with 10 or more years of service included Fred Adams, Phyllis Bond, Michelle Bright, Janice Carter, Carol Chapman, Maureen DiMarco, Eleanor Egerton, Sandra Estridge, Mary Greer, Lyn Hilliard, Hildegard Hudson, Shirley Hoerle, Patty Innamorati, Eileen Johnson, Barbara Johnson, Chris Kardon, Betty Keller, Patti Kipp, Barbara Lauber, Dotti Lawton, Milly Marshall, Ruth Mast, Jimany Sue McLaughlin, Diane Messana, Jan Miller, Lorraine Newcomb, Katy Olson, RaeAnn Patton, Annabella Richardi, Janice Rogers, Lorraine Rocklin, Jerry Shelpman, Sue Silber, Lois Spitzer and Betty Tinsler.

Shelter Executive Director Linda Oberhaus also shared a few words with those in attendance, stating “Whether volunteering at Options, in our emergency shelter, in administration, or on one of our boards, we appreciate the difference that you are making in the lives of some of the most vulnerable families in our community.”

Below: View the Volunteer Recognition Video that was presented at the Brunch

Dunk the Chief at Fit ‘N Fun Field Day!

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The Shelter for Abused Women & Children’s Next Generation Committee will hold its annual Fit ‘n Fun Field Day Unplugged event from 12-4 p.m., Sunday, April 19, at the Community School of Naples, Athletic Field, 13275 Livingston Road, Naples. View Flyer

Fit ‘n Fun Field Day Unplugged is a family-oriented event with something for everyone, including three-legged races, soccer dribble, a bounce house, face painting, carnival games, BBQ, snow cones, ice cream, and a chance to dunk:

  • Chief Tom Weschler, Naples Police Department
  • Byron Donalds, Candidate, State Representative
  • Jenny Jones, Reporter, Wink News
  • Babbs, Radio Personality, B103.9 Radio
  • Scott G. Blackburn, CFP, Principal, IMC

The MC for the event is John Trierweiler, Reporter, Wink News This Morning.  We expect to attract all ages.  Admission is free.

A variety of sponsorships are still available. For more information, please call Tamika Seaton, Senior Development Officer at (239) 775-3862 ext. 217, or email Tamika at tseaton@naplesshelter.org.

Proceeds from this annual community 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. 

The Shelter, Collier County’s only certified domestic violence center, is leading the community to prevent, protect and prevail over domestic violence through advocacy, empowerment and social change. Since 1989, the nonprofit organization has served more than 68,000 children, women, men and their pets. To help provide a solution to end violence at home and in our communities, go to www.naplesshelter.org.

 

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The Shelter has received the coveted 4-start rating by independent charity evaluator Charity Navigator for the fourth consecutive year.

Shelter Trustees are Women of Initiative

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Shelter Trustees Bette Aymar and Kirsten Ferrara were two of 10 women honored, April 1, 2015, at the Women of Initiative Awards at the Naples Beach Hotel and Golf Club. The event was presented by The Women’s Initiative Network and the Community Foundation of Collier County. The honorees were recognized for their community work and leadership.

View feature stories on these two ladies in eBella Magazine – Shelter Trustees are Women of Initiative

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