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Gateway Domestic Violence Center is an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity. Gateway encourages all qualified applicants to apply, including but not limited to people of color, people with disabilities and survivors of domestic violence.

 

Last updated January 30, 2023

Full-time Domestic Violence Advocate 

Gateway is seeking a full time domestic violence advocates (case managers) to work with adult survivors of domestic violence.

Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in a related field (psychology, sociology, human services, etc.). Gateway will consider candidates who do not have a degree but have at least four years of relevant work experience. Able to calmly manage crisis situations. Able to work and solve problems independently. Values that align with Gateway’s mission. Able to successfully complete Gateway’s rigorous background screening process. Special consideration will be given to candidates who are able to speak English and Spanish fluently.

Duties: Provide support, safety planning, and resource referrals on Gateway’s crisis hotline. Provide case management services including intake, resource referrals, safety planning, goal setting. Assist with Gateway support group programming. Other duties as assigned.

Location: This position is based at Gateway’s domestic violence shelter, which is in the city of Gainesville. Community-based advocacy is encouraged, and home visits are not a part of this position.

To apply: Email a resume and cover letter to Jessica Butler, Executive Director, at gateway.house@yahoo.com. Use the subject line “domestic violence advocate” to apply.

 

Part-time Early Learning Specialist (Thursday evenings)

Gateway is seeking a part time early learning specialist to work with infants and young children who have witnessed domestic violence.

Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent, experience working with young children. Special consideration will be given to candidates who have completed a degree in psychology, social work, or a related field and candidates who are fluent in English and Spanish. Must successfully pass a rigorous background screening process. 

Duties: Plan and facilitate developmentally appropriate activities for children ages 6 weeks – 3 years while mothers attend support groups.

Location: This position is based at Gateway’s domestic violence shelter, which is in the city of Gainesville. 

Schedule: This position is part time, evening hours. Early learning specialist may elect to regularly work one or two nights per week (Monday and/or Thursday). Gateway currently has an opening on Monday evenings. Shifts are generally from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. 

To apply: Email a resume and cover letter to Jessica Butler, Executive Director, at gateway.house@yahoo.com. Use the subject line “early learning specialist” to apply.

 

Part-time Children’s Support Group Facilitator (Monday evenings)

Gateway is seeking a part time children’s support group facilitator to work with children who have witnessed domestic violence.

Requirements: Completed at least 50% of master’s degree in psychology, social work, occupational therapy, or a related field. Candidates with a master’s degree in psychology, sociology or a related field are encouraged to apply. Must successfully pass a rigorous background screening process.

Duties: Plan and facilitate age-appropriate support groups and activities that meet the needs of children who have witnessed violence in their homes. Children are generally grouped by ages (4-6, 7-11 and teens).

Location: This position is based at Gateway’s domestic violence shelter, which is in the city of Gainesville. 

Schedule: This position is part time, evening hours. Facilitators may elect to regularly work one or two nights per week (Monday and/or Thursday).Gateway has an immediate opening for someone to work on Monday evenings. Shifts are generally from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.

To apply: Email a resume and cover letter to Jessica Butler, Executive Director, at gateway.house@yahoo.com. Use the subject line “children’s support group facilitator” to apply for a position.