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17 people are interested
Gateway Project - Spanish Speaking Victim Contact caller
ORGANIZATION: House of Ruth Maryland
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17 people are interested
The House of Ruth's Gateway Project is an Abuser Intervention Program that aims to increase the safety of victims of domestic violence by holding batterers accountable and teaching non-violent, relationship skills. Those accepted into the program are required to attend a weekly 90-minute group session for a total of 22 weeks. Groups for men are co-facilitated by a male/female team and are conducted 4 days each week.
Job Responsibilities
- Conduct one-on-one phone calls with women who have been a victim of domestic violence and inform them of our services, resources, and the cycle of abuse
- Complete a written documentation of each individual contacted.
Time Commitment
Three to four 2-3 hour shifts a month available during the day
Candidate Requirements
- Fluent Spanish
- Must be able to be empathetic towards victims but be cognizant of boundaries.
- Good listening and note taking skills
- Interviewing experience is a plus (but not required)
- Dependability is a MUST for scheduling purposes.
More opportunities with House of Ruth Maryland
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About House of Ruth Maryland
Location:
2201 Argonne Drive, Baltimore, MD 21218, US
Mission Statement
The House of Ruth Maryland Leads the Fight to end violence against women and their children by confronting attitude, behaviors, and systems that perpetuate it, and by providing victims with the services they need to rebuild their lives safely and free of fear. Our vision is that one day, every woman in Maryland will be safe in her won home.
Description
The House of Ruth Maryland was founded in May of 1977 by a coalition of women's organizations, religious groups, service providers, and elected officials to provide a safeohaven for victims of domestic violence and their children. In November of 1977, we opened Baltimore's first crisis shelter for these victims in a row house on North Calvert Street. Today the House of Ruth Maryland is recognized as one of the nation's most comprehensive domestic violence center and has a staff of more than ninety.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
HighlandtownBaltimore, MD 21281
DATE POSTED
October 1, 2018
SKILLS
- Crisis Intervention
- People Skills
- Relationship Building
- Customer Service
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- weekly commitment