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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 May 9, 2023

Part-time Weekend House Manager (overnights)

Gateway is seeking a part-time domestic violence advocate to work with residents in Gateway’s emergency shelter. 

Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent. 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 and to those with college coursework in a related field.

Duties: Maintain a safe facility for survivors of domestic violence. Provide emotional support for residents. Answer crisis hotline.  Document services provided in data system. Assist in the daily management of property.  Other duties as assigned.

Schedule: 4 p.m. – 8 a.m. every other weekend. Sleeping is permitted if the candidate is able to be responsive to emergency phone calls and client needs. A private bedroom and bathroom is provided. 

Location: This position is 100% in-person and is based at Gateway’s domestic violence shelter in the city of Gainesville.

To apply: Email a resume and cover letter to Jessica Butler, Executive Director, at gateway.house@yahoo.com. Use the subject line “weekend advocate” to apply. No phone calls, please. 

Part-time (24 hours per week) Domestic Violence Advocate 

Gateway is seeking a part-time domestic violence advocate to work with adult survivors of domestic violence in Gateway’s transitional housing program. Participants live in this program for six – 24 months.  Gateway’s Transitional housing Program places a high value on survivor safety and autonomy.

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 human services 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 emotional support for clients. Assist survivors in setting goals and identifying community resources needed to achieve those goals. Help clients identify long-term housing options and complete applications for housing.  Support survivors as they create a personal spending plan (budget). Develop and revise safety plans with survivors. Help clients access other Gateway services. Assist in the daily management of property.  Other duties as assigned.

Location: This position is 100% in-person and is based at Gateway’s domestic violence shelter and transitional apartment building, all in the city of Gainesville.

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. No phone calls, please.