Since 1971, A New Leaf has faithfully worked in service to our mission of “Helping Families Changing Lives,” making a positive impact in the lives of more than 24,000 people each year in the Phoenix Metropolitan area. Services focus on HEALTH, HOUSING, AND COMMUNITY SERVICES, offering a continuum of support to move households from crisis to long-term health and stability. A New Leaf continues to grow to respond to needs in our community by developing comprehensive, relevant and effective services for vulnerable and underserved families, children, and adults.

A New Leaf's Autumn House is a 24-hour crisis program for victims of domestic violence. Autumn House serves single individuals as well as adults with children who require temporary shelter and support as a result of violence in the home. Services include Crisis hotline, Information, referral assistance and resources, Basic needs assistance, Domestic violence education and safety planning, Empowerment through self-awareness classes, Case Management, Goal setting, and Advocacy and GED preparation, Employment Assistance, Financial Literacy.

**Hourly Pay Rate**: $21.00

**Schedule**: Sunday-Thursday 12:30pm-8:30pm

**Location**: Mesa, AZ

**QUALIFICATIONS**:
**Education**:

- High School or GED required.
- Associate or bachelor's degree, preferred.
- Bilingual verbally in Spanish, preferred.

**Experience**:

- Two+ years’ experience working with children.
- Prior experience with family and child case management, preferred.
- Knowledge of and/or experience with trauma informed practices required
- Prior experience working with Domestic Violence, Sexual Violence, and/or homeless populations required.

RESPONSIBILITIES
- Role model appropriate behaviors to clients and children in the shelter, at all times, utilizing trauma informed principles and practices.
- Plan, organize, and supervise monthly activity calendar for the Children's Center. Attend and participate in outings and activities off site as appropriate.
- Support families to enroll their children in school, support families with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), and assist with referrals to childcare.
- Facilitate groups and workshops for clients and children in shelter as well as externally as trained and appropriate to role.
- Complete accurate documentation in database and all program paperwork in a timely, correct, and thorough manner.
- Act as an advocate for clients/children, support with resources/referrals specific to their needs; including, supporting them with access to those resources/referrals.
- Complete intake paperwork for children; including, psycho/social assessments and service plans on all children ages three (3) and over, or as appropriate to their development.
- Assist in the completion of discharge summaries on all children upon their departure from the program.
- Assist in training new staff as appropriate.
- Provide crisis intervention for clients/children; provide parenting support as appropriate to the situation.

**Compliance/Requirements**:

- Class One Fingerprint Clearance Card
- Valid Driver’s License with reliable transportation
- Current Auto Liability Insurance
- 39 Month Motor Vehicle Record
- Must Be At Least 21 Years of Age