Advocate - Self-Sufficiency na Family Resources

We are Family Resources

Family Resources is a nonprofit social services agency that was founded in 1849. Our mission is to support successful lives to build strong communities. Family Resources values safety, integrity, trauma-informed care, partnerships, and dignity & respect.

Employee Benefits:

• 32 Hour Work Week
• Affordable health, dental, vision insurance, short-term disability (majority of premium is covered by employer).
• Long-term disability and life insurance (fully paid by employer).
• Paid time options:
  • 8 to 16 hours of PTO every month to accrue based on education/experience, plus a rollover of PTO every year up to 320 hours.
  • 24 hours of personal time. *
  • 40 hours of self-care. *

*Prorated at date of hire & resets January 1^st each year.

• Longevity leave – after 10 years of full-time employment, we pay you to take 320 hours off to rejuvenate and not use any paid time off options.
• 12 paid holidays.
• 401(k) 50% matching up to 10% & financial planning guidance.
• Pet insurance options.
• $25.00 cell phone reimbursement.
• $0.50 mileage reimbursement per mile.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Other Extras

• Work/Life Balance
• Employer qualifies as a Public Student Loan Forgiveness employer
• Efficient, Inclusive, Flexible, and Trauma-Informed work environment
• Manageable workloads

Family Resources runs on an Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) purely:

When hiring, we look at the whole body, The Head, The Heart, and The Briefcase for hiring success. When we hire, we ensure you:

• Are you the “Right Person, for the Right Seat”?
• You get it, want it, and have the capacity to do it.
• Your values align with the agency’s values.
• With EOS, Living Your Ideal Life Means:
  • Doing what you love – “spending your days doing things you love and are great at – things you do that give you energy and that you’re passionate about”
  • With people you love – “being with people you really love being around, who are enjoyable and uplifting, and with whom you can be your authentic self.”
  • Making a huge difference - “making a huge impact and leaving a legacy, whether it’s with the world, your employees, clients/customers, family, friends, or yourself”
  • Being compensated appropriately - “making as much money as you want by providing value to others, helping them get what they want”
  • With time for other passions – “Having time to pursue the other activities you’re passionate about in your personal life”
• Operate by managing and strengthening the 6 key components – Vision, People, Data, Issues, Process, and Traction.

Individuals who thrive at Family Resources include those who:

• Live our values. Understand that this isn’t just a job. The work is about trying to change ourselves and the communities we live in.
• Engage in self-reflection for personal growth.
• Are self-advocates. Balance respecting leadership with proactively bringing up conversations about organizational needs.
• Have some humility and know that no one person has all the answers.
• Be Patient.
• Values feedback.
• Can work as part of a team and move work forward independently.
• Draw on both lived experience and knowledge that comes from reflection, conversation, and research in carrying out their job duties.

Qualifications:

• Education Required:  Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in the survivor/human services field.
• Education Preferred: Master's degree in the survivor/human services field. 
• Experience Required: Any relevant experience in the related field.
• Experience Preferred: 3 years of experience working in the human services field with survivor services experience.
• Valid driver’s license in good standing and vehicle with appropriate auto insurance required.  Must be able to pass the motor vehicle record background check.

Position Specifics:

• Typically reflecting a 32-hour work week.
• Position Hours: Tuesday - Friday, typically 8:30 am to 5:00 pm with some required flexibility to meet the needs of the clients outside of these typical days/hours.
• Full-time position.
• Nonexempt hourly position.
• $28.48 per hour estimated $47,388.44 per year.
• Comprehensive benefits are offered.
• Service Area: The position is located in Scott County, Iowa

Position Details:

The Advocate - Self-Sufficiency will assist survivors of all violent crimes in becoming self-sufficient. This position will focus on three major barriers survivors identify in becoming self-sufficient: obtaining employment, transportation barriers, and child care assistance. This position will provide advocacy, including but not limited to navigating and accessing community resources, providing economic empowerment advocacy, assistance with job skills, resume building, accessing child care, including providing child care and/or respite, safety planning, etc. This position will provide transportation for survivors to and from work, appointments, etc. This position will also assist survivors with service coordination and rapid re-housing services as needed. This position will assist the Supervisor of Sheltering and Housing in obtaining, maintaining, and strengthening relationships with key partners in the service area to accomplish the goals of this position, as well as assist in tracking emergency client assistance funds. This position will require experience in assisting individuals with budgeting and/or education regarding money management. This position requires reliable transportation and proof of auto insurance. These responsibilities are carried out under the direction of the Supervisor of Sheltering & Housing. This position will need to have a flexible schedule that may include working some nights, weekends, and holidays.

As a member of Family Resources, you will have an EOS leader who:

• Gives clear directions.
• Ensures you have the necessary tools.
• Acts with the greater good in mind.
• Delegates appropriately.
• Takes time to truly understand your role and how you can help the company.
• Makes their expectations clear.
• Communicates well.
• Has effective meetings.
• Meets one-on-one with you one time per month.
• Rewards and recognizes your performance.

Qualifications