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Job Summary:  The Community Educator is responsible for developing and providing TTD education and training activities on domestic abuse, dating violence, human trafficking, and stalking as part of TTD’s prevention program.

This is a full-time (40 hours per week) hourly position based out of our administrative office in Cape Elizabeth, ME and will include regular work in the office as well as the community.

Prior experience and training are an advantage, though TTD values life experiences and provides comprehensive training for all new employees to fully perform advocacy functions.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Seek out, schedule, plan, and provide community training, consultation, and education on the issues of domestic abuse, dating violence, human trafficking, and stalking as part of TTD’s prevention program.
• Provide technical assistance and consultation to community partners with educational trainings and policy development on the issues of domestic abuse, dating violence, human trafficking, and stalking.
• With DCEP, develop and monitor TTD training plan, taking into account the needs of the community, statewide and national trends, and available resources.
• Seek and use opportunities for education in various platforms, i.e., social media, web-based, print media.
• With other members of TTD Community Education and Prevention program, develop and keep fresh TTD’s message and public appearance, seek ways to maintain visibility in the community, and speak for TTD in local venues.

Required Role on Helpline

All advocates and educators are required to provide on-call coverage for our 24-hour helpline including covering M-F and weekend daytime and overnight shifts, on a rotation, with frequency of shifts dictated by staffing and volunteer levels.  On-call responsibilities include serving on the front lines to answer helpline calls as they come through, completing shelter intakes as needed and providing support to our 16-bed emergency shelter, providing support and guidance for on-call volunteers, and seeking consultation from supervisors regarding complex calls. TTD fully trains all employees to fulfill this role, and additional on call pay rates apply.  When hiring, we consider if candidates will be a strong fit for our helpline, in addition to the role they are applying for.

Essential Knowledge, Skills & Attributes

• Passion for social justice
• Integrity, flexibility & creativity
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to travel to work related events and commitments
• Curiosity and desire to learn about issues of domestic abuse, dating violence, human trafficking, and stalking
• Positive communication skills
• Basic computer competency
• Embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Experience with public speaking and group facilitation
• Comfortable and enthusiastic working with you and able to work with a wide range of people

Pay and Benefits

• $21.12/hour
• Medical, dental, life and long-term disability insurance provided at no-cost for the employee to full-time employees.
• Paid wellness hours
• 27 days per year of earned time off in 1^st year (for full-time employees, pro-rated for part-time employees)
• 12 days per year of sick time (for full-time employees, pro-rated for part-time employees)
• Retirement Plan – Savings Incentive Match Plan for Employees (SIMPLE)
• Paid time off for voting
• Mileage reimbursement for non-commuting work travel
• Flexible work options

A note about our workplace: We are a dedicated and committed staff of advocates who believe in safety for all.  We value each other, respect each other, and laugh a lot.  We create a space that welcomes our authentic selves to the work alongside those experiencing abuse and violence in their homes while also holding offenders accountable and creating a community in which violence has no place.

Non-Discrimination

The goal of TTD’s recruitment and hiring process is to achieve an excellent and balanced workforce with representation and participation from diverse sectors of our society.  TTD has a responsibility to our community and to victims and survivors of abuse to actively recruit and hire the best-qualified individuals that it can, and to do so in the context of its commitment to principles of diversity. TTD prioritizes candidates who speak multiple languages and bring a diverse set of skills and experiences to their work.

Through These Doors is looking for a Safe Program Educator

Are you seeking a job that brings together your passion to make the world a better place with paid employment in a supportive workplace with great benefits? TTD is seeking motivated, caring individuals and provides all training to do our work!

Job Summary: The SAFE Program Educator will engage in development and provision of education supporting DV survivor parents and the parent who has used DV tactics against them, as part of TTD’s prevention program.

This position will be based at TTD’s administrative office in Cape Elizabeth with some travel required.

Prior experience and training are an advantage, though TTD values life experiences and provides comprehensive training for all new employees to fully perform advocacy functions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Pilot and offer SAFE parenting education curriculum in Cumberland County; support and oversee other trainers in this effort.
• For all SAFE Program activities, incorporate the expertise and sensibilities inherent in Maine’s Certified DV Intervention Programs. Activities include:
  • Developing parenting education curriculum that supports parenting skills and strategies for parents who have been abused as well as those parents who have chosen to perpetrate abuse and violence;
  • piloting and offering SAFE parenting education curriculum in Cumberland County; support and oversee other trainers in this effort;
  • engaging in collaboration with project partners to produce public report on SAFE program; and
  • assisting in developing and implementing evaluation structure for SAFE program.
• Engage in collaboration with project partners to produce public report on SAFE program.
• Assist in developing and implementing evaluation structure for SAFE program.
• Attend and participate in project partner meetings as identified and requested.

Essential Knowledge, Skills & Attributes

• Passion for social justice
• Integrity, flexibility & creativity
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to travel to work related events and commitments
• Curiosity and desire to learn about issues of domestic abuse, dating violence, human trafficking, and stalking
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Basic computer competency
• Embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Experience with public speaking and group facilitation

Pay and Benefits

• $21.12 per hour
• Medical, dental, life and long-term disability insurance provided at no-cost for the employee to full-time employees.
• Paid wellness hours
• Up to 27 days per year of earned time off in 1^st year (for full time employees, pro-rated for part time employees)
• Up to 12 days per year of sick time (for full time employees, pro-rated for part time employees)
• Retirement Plan – Savings Incentive Match Plan for Employees (SIMPLE)
• Paid time off for voting
• Mileage reimbursement for non-commuting work travel
• Flexible work options

A note about our workplace: We are a dedicated and committed staff of advocates who believe in safety for all.  We value each other, respect each other, and laugh a lot.  We create a space that welcomes our authentic selves to the work alongside those experiencing abuse and violence in their homes while also holding offenders accountable and creating a community in which violence has no place.

Job Summary:  The CDVIP (Certified Domestic Violence Intervention Program) Class Facilitator is responsible for providing TTD’s violence intervention program activities to achieve its mission related to the issues of domestic abuse, dating violence, human trafficking, and stalking.

This is a part-time (approximately 20 hours per week) hourly position based out of TTD’s Training Center in Portland, ME with some work in the community and travel required.

Prior experience and training are an advantage, though TTD values life experiences and provides comprehensive training for all new employees to fully perform advocacy functions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Using the Duluth Model for batterer’s programs provide TTD’s certified violence intervention program classes.
• Maintain knowledge of Maine’s Department of Corrections Certified Domestic Violence Intervention Program Standards for pursuant to 19- A M.R.S.A 4014.

Essential Knowledge, Skills & Attributes

• Passion for social justice
• Integrity, flexibility & creativity
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to travel to work related events and commitments
• Curiosity and desire to learn about issues of domestic abuse, dating violence, human trafficking, and stalking
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Basic computer competency
• Embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Experience with public speaking and group facilitation
• This position is seeking a male identified facilitator in compliance with the Maine Department of Corrections.

Pay and Benefits

• $21.12 per hour
• Medical, dental, life and long-term disability insurance provided at no-cost for the employee to full-time employees.
• Paid wellness hours
• Up to 27 days per year of earned time off in 1^st year (for full time employees, pro-rated for part time employees)
• Up to 12 days per year of sick time (for full time employees, pro-rated for part time employees)
• Retirement Plan – Savings Incentive Match Plan for Employees (SIMPLE)
• Paid time off for voting
• Mileage reimbursement for non-commuting work travel
• Flexible work options

A note about our workplace: We are a dedicated and committed staff of advocates who believe in safety for all.  We value each other, respect each other, and laugh a lot.  We create a space that welcomes our authentic selves to the work alongside those experiencing abuse and violence in their homes while also holding offenders accountable and creating a community in which violence has no place.

Job Summary: Housing and Resource Advocate is responsible for providing advocacy services and case management to residents of TTD’s shelter for victims of domestic abuse, dating violence, human trafficking and stalking.  Additionally, the Housing and Resource Advocate is responsible for supporting residents in their efforts to achieve safe, stable housing in a short timeframe, and for working as part of the Residential Services program to enhance the safety and well-being of families in TTD shelter.

This position will be based at TTD’s emergency shelter located in Portland with some work in the community.  Travel throughout Cumberland County required.

Prior experience and training are an advantage, though TTD values life experiences and provides comprehensive training for all new employees to fully perform advocacy functions.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide safety planning, support, crisis intervention, and information and referral to community resources to victims and survivors of domestic abuse, dating violence, human trafficking, and stalking.
• Refer and link victims and survivors of domestic abuse, dating violence, human trafficking, and stalking to all TTD services including but not limited to emergency shelter, groups, legal resources, face-to-face interactions.
• Work with all who reach out to TTD to support and improve their understanding of domestic abuse, dating violence, human trafficking, and stalking.
• Provide shelter residents with safety planning, support, crisis intervention, and information and referral to community resources, linking residents directly with TTD other services and supports.
• Assist shelter residents with developing and monitoring a plan for achieving safe, permanent housing in a timely way.
• Be an expert within TTD on housing options and resources in Cumberland County, share information with other staff and volunteers to enhance and inform.
• Be responsible for maintaining data and statistics to support work with MaineHousing, monitoring that data, and using it to inform future work with homeless victims of abuse and violence.

Required Role on Helpline

All advocates and educators are required to provide on-call coverage for our 24-hour helpline including covering M-F and weekend daytime and overnight shifts, on a rotation, with frequency of shifts dictated by staffing and volunteer levels.  On-call responsibilities include serving on the front lines to answer helpline calls as they come through, completing shelter intakes as needed and providing support to our 16-bed emergency shelter, providing support and guidance for on-call volunteers, and seeking consultation from supervisors regarding complex calls. TTD fully trains all employees to fulfill this role, and additional on-call pay rates apply.  When hiring, we consider if candidates will be a strong fit for our helpline, in addition to the role they are applying for.

Essential Knowledge, Skills & Attributes  

• Passion for social justice
• Integrity, flexibility & creativity
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to travel to work related events and commitments
• Curiosity and desire to learn about issues of domestic abuse, dating violence, human trafficking, and stalking
• Positive communication skills
• Basic computer competency
• Embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field or a bachelor’s degree in a non-social work field with at least one year case management experience required

Pay and Benefits

• $21.12/hour
• Medical, dental, life and long-term disability insurance provided at no-cost for the employee to full-time employees.
• Paid wellness hours
• 27 days per year of earned time off in 1^st year (for full-time employees, pro-rated for part-time employees)
• 12 days per year of sick time (for full-time employees, pro-rated for part-time employees)
• Retirement Plan – Savings Incentive Match Plan for Employees (SIMPLE)
• Paid time off for voting
• Mileage reimbursement for non-commuting work travel
• Flexible work options

A note about our workplace: We are a dedicated and committed staff of advocates who believe in safety for all.  We value each other, respect each other, and laugh a lot.  We create a space that welcomes our authentic selves to the work alongside those experiencing abuse and violence in their homes while also holding offenders accountable and creating a community in which violence has no place.

Job Summary: The Rapid Re-Housing Advocate is responsible for establishing, maintaining, and providing services and programs for TTD’s Project Safe Housing program for victims of domestic abuse, dating violence, human trafficking, and stalking.

This position will be based at TTD’s emergency shelter located in Portland with some work in the community.  Travel throughout Cumberland County required.

Prior experience and training are an advantage, though TTD values life experiences and provides comprehensive training for all new employees to fully perform advocacy functions.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide safety planning, support, crisis intervention, and information and referral to community resources to victims and survivors of domestic abuse, dating violence, human trafficking, and stalking.
• Refer and link victims and survivors of domestic abuse, dating violence, human trafficking, and stalking to all TTD services including but not limited to emergency shelter, transitional housing, groups, legal resources, face-to-face interactions.
• Work with all who reach out to TTD to support and improve their understanding of domestic abuse, dating violence, human trafficking, and stalking, with a focus on promoting TTD’s rapid re-housing programming (Project Safe Housing).
• In collaboration with the Residential Services Coordinator, develop and maintain Project Safe Housing programming for victims and survivors of domestic abuse, dating violence, human trafficking, and stalking including grant oversight and reporting.
• Provide rapid re-housing services for victims and survivors of domestic abuse, dating violence, human trafficking, and stalking.

Required Role on Helpline

All advocates and educators are required to provide on-call coverage for our 24-hour helpline including covering M-F and weekend daytime and overnight shifts, on a rotation, with frequency of shifts dictated by staffing and volunteer levels.  On-call responsibilities include serving on the front lines to answer helpline calls as they come through, completing shelter intakes as needed and providing support to our 16-bed emergency shelter, providing support and guidance for on-call volunteers, and seeking consultation from supervisors regarding complex calls. TTD fully trains all employees to fulfill this role, and additional on-call pay rates apply.  When hiring, we consider if candidates will be a strong fit for our helpline, in addition to the role they are applying for.

Essential Knowledge, Skills & Attributes

• Passion for social justice
• Integrity, flexibility & creativity
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to travel to work related events and commitments
• Curiosity and desire to learn about issues of domestic abuse, dating violence, human trafficking, and stalking
• Positive communication skills
• Basic computer competency
• Embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field or a bachelor’s degree in a non-social work field with at least one year case management experience preferred

Pay and Benefits

• $21.12/hour
• Medical, dental, life and long-term disability insurance provided at no-cost for the employee to full-time employees.
• Paid wellness hours
• 27 days per year of earned time off in 1^st year (for full-time employees, pro-rated for part-time employees)
• 12 days per year of sick time (for full-time employees, pro-rated for part-time employees)
• Retirement Plan – Savings Incentive Match Plan for Employees (SIMPLE)
• Paid time off for voting
• Mileage reimbursement for non-commuting work travel
• Flexible work options

 A note about our workplace: We are a dedicated and committed staff of advocates who believe in safety for all.  We value each other, respect each other, and laugh a lot.  We create a space that welcomes our authentic selves to the work alongside those experiencing abuse and violence in their homes while also holding offenders accountable and creating a community in which violence has no place.

Job Summary: The CPS Systems Advocate is responsible for creating, monitoring, and sustaining systems to strengthen the relationship between TTD and the child protection system in Cumberland County. The goal of the program is to enhance victim safety, increase abuser accountability, and advance TTD’s capacity to achieve its mission related to the issues of domestic abuse, dating violence, human trafficking, and stalking.

This position will be based at the CPS office in South Portland with regular work in TTD’s outreach offices and the community.

Prior experience and training are an advantage, though TTD values life experiences and provides comprehensive training for all new employees to fully perform advocacy functions.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide safety planning, support, crisis intervention, and information and referral to community resources to victims and survivors of domestic abuse, dating violence, human trafficking, and stalking, with a particular emphasis on victims currently, formerly, or potentially involved in the CPS system.
• Refer and link victims and survivors of domestic abuse, dating violence, human trafficking, and stalking to all TTD services including but not limited to emergency shelter, groups, legal resources, face-to-face interactions, with a particular emphasis on victims currently, formerly, or potentially involved in the CPS system.
• Work with all who reach out to TTD to support and improve their understanding of domestic abuse, dating violence, human trafficking, and stalking, with a particular emphasis on victims currently, formerly, or potentially involved in the CPS system.
• Serve as TTD’s internal resource on the DHHS CPS system, advancing and improving the response of all TTD advocates and educators to victims affected by the CPS system.
• Serve as Cumberland County’s CPS caseworker’s resource on the issue of DV, advancing and improving that system’s response to victims of DV.

Required Role on Helpline

All advocates and educators are required to provide on-call coverage for our 24-hour helpline including covering M-F and weekend daytime and overnight shifts, on a rotation, with frequency of shifts dictated by staffing and volunteer levels.  On-call responsibilities include serving on the front lines to answer helpline calls as they come through, completing shelter intakes as needed and providing support to our 16-bed emergency shelter, providing support and guidance for on-call volunteers, and seeking consultation from supervisors regarding complex calls. TTD fully trains all employees to fulfill this role, and additional on-call pay rates apply.  When hiring, we consider if candidates will be a strong fit for our helpline, in addition to the role they are applying for.

Essential Knowledge, Skills & Attributes

• Passion for social justice
• Integrity, flexibility & creativity
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to travel to work related events and commitments
• Curiosity and desire to learn about issues of domestic abuse, dating violence, human trafficking, and stalking
• Positive communication skills
• Basic computer competency
• Embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion

Pay and Benefits

• $21.12/hour
• Medical, dental, life and long-term disability insurance provided at no-cost for the employee to full-time employees.
• Paid wellness hours
• 27 days per year of earned time off in 1^st year (for full-time employees, pro-rated for part-time employees)
• 12 days per year of sick time (for full-time employees, pro-rated for part-time employees)
• Retirement Plan – Savings Incentive Match Plan for Employees (SIMPLE)
• Paid time off for voting
• Mileage reimbursement for non-commuting work travel
• Flexible work options

A note about our workplace: We are a dedicated and committed staff of advocates who believe in safety for all.  We value each other, respect each other, and laugh a lot.  We create a space that welcomes our authentic selves to the work alongside those experiencing abuse and violence in their homes while also holding offenders accountable and creating a community in which violence has no place.

Job Summary: The Portland Site Advocate is responsible for providing services and supports to victims and survivors of domestic abuse with the goal of advancing TTD capacity to achieve its mission related to the issues of domestic abuse, dating violence, human trafficking, and stalking.

This position will be based at TTD’s outreach office in the Portland Police Department.  Periodic work in the community, including other outreach offices, court, and some travel throughout Cumberland County required.

Prior experience and training are an advantage, though TTD values life experiences and provides comprehensive training for all new employees to fully perform advocacy functions.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide safety planning, support, crisis intervention, court advocacy and information and referral to community resources to victims and survivors of domestic abuse, dating violence, human trafficking, and stalking.
• Refer and link victims and survivors of domestic abuse, dating violence, human trafficking, and stalking to all TTD services including but not limited to emergency shelter, groups, legal resources, and face-to-face interactions.
• Work with all who reach out to TTD to support and improve their understanding of domestic abuse, dating violence, human trafficking, and stalking.
• Working within the Portland Police Department and regularly with the Cumberland County justice system, engage with members of these systems to enhance their understanding of domestic abuse and use what is learned about these systems to inform TTD work with victims and survivors.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Maine and Cumberland County’s civil and criminal justice systems and tools to improve the safety of victims and hold offenders accountable.

Required Role on Helpline

All advocates and educators are required to provide on-call coverage for our 24-hour helpline including covering M-F and weekend daytime and overnight shifts, on a rotation, with frequency of shifts dictated by staffing and volunteer levels.  On-call responsibilities include serving on the front lines to answer helpline calls as they come through, completing shelter intakes as needed and providing support to our 16-bed emergency shelter, providing support and guidance for on-call volunteers, and seeking consultation from supervisors regarding complex calls. TTD fully trains all employees to fulfill this role, and additional on-call pay rates apply.  When hiring, we consider if candidates will be a strong fit for our helpline, in addition to the role they are applying for.

Essential Knowledge, Skills & Attributes

• Passion for social justice
• Integrity, flexibility & creativity
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to travel to work related events and commitments
• Curiosity and desire to learn about issues of domestic abuse, dating violence, human trafficking, and stalking
• Positive communication skills
• Basic computer competency
• Embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion

Pay and Benefits

• $21.12/hour
• Medical, dental, life and long-term disability insurance provided at no-cost for the employee to full-time employees.
• Paid wellness hours
• 27 days per year of earned time off in 1^st year (for full-time employees, pro-rated for part-time employees)
• 12 days per year of sick time (for full-time employees, pro-rated for part-time employees)
• Retirement Plan – Savings Incentive Match Plan for Employees (SIMPLE)
• Paid time off for voting
• Mileage reimbursement for non-commuting work travel
• Flexible work options

A note about our workplace: We are a dedicated and committed staff of advocates who believe in safety for all.  We value each other, respect each other, and laugh a lot.  We create a space that welcomes our authentic selves to the work alongside those experiencing abuse and violence in their homes while also holding offenders accountable and creating a community in which violence has no place.

Job Summary: The Shelter Advocate is responsible for providing services to residents of TTD’s shelter for victims of domestic abuse, dating violence, human trafficking, and stalking, and for working as part of the Residential Services program to enhance the safety and well-being of families in TTD shelter. The Shelter Advocate’s responsibilities are more focused on safety, and support and connection with residents than on longer term planning.

This position will be based at TTD’s emergency shelter in Portland.  This is a part-time position (approximately 20 hours per week) with evening and weekend availability required.

Prior experience and training are an advantage, though TTD values life experiences and provides comprehensive training for all new employees to fully perform advocacy functions.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide safety planning, support, crisis intervention, and information and referral to community resources to victims and survivors of domestic abuse, dating violence, human trafficking, and stalking.
• Refer and link victims and survivors of domestic abuse, dating violence, human trafficking, and stalking to all TTD services including but not limited to emergency shelter, groups, legal resources, face-to-face interactions.
• Link with and inform other shelter staff to ensure consistent information about residents of shelter.
• Provide shelter residents with safety planning, support, crisis intervention, and information and referral to community resources, linking residents directly with TTD other services and supports.

Required Role on Helpline

All advocates and educators are required to provide on-call coverage for our 24-hour helpline including covering M-F and weekend daytime and overnight shifts, on a rotation, with frequency of shifts dictated by staffing and volunteer levels.  On-call responsibilities include serving on the front lines to answer helpline calls as they come through, completing shelter intakes as needed and providing support to our 16-bed emergency shelter, providing support and guidance for on-call volunteers, and seeking consultation from supervisors regarding complex calls. TTD fully trains all employees to fulfill this role, and additional on-call pay rates apply.  When hiring, we consider if candidates will be a strong fit for our helpline, in addition to the role they are applying for.

 Essential Knowledge, Skills & Attributes

• Passion for social justice
• Integrity, flexibility & creativity
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to travel to work related events and commitments
• Curiosity and desire to learn about issues of domestic abuse, dating violence, human trafficking, and stalking
• Positive communication skills
• Basic computer competency
• Embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion

Pay and Benefits

• $21.12/hour
• Medical, dental, life and long-term disability insurance provided at no-cost for the employee to full-time employees.
• Paid wellness hours
• 27 days per year of earned time off in 1^st year (for full-time employees, pro-rated for part-time employees)
• 12 days per year of sick time (for full-time employees, pro-rated for part-time employees)
• Retirement Plan – Savings Incentive Match Plan for Employees (SIMPLE)
• Paid time off for voting
• Mileage reimbursement for non-commuting work travel
• Flexible work options

A note about our workplace: We are a dedicated and committed staff of advocates who believe in safety for all.  We value each other, respect each other, and laugh a lot.  We create a space that welcomes our authentic selves to the work alongside those experiencing abuse and violence in their homes while also holding offenders accountable and creating a community in which violence has no place.