Employment and Contract Opportunities

Position: Youth Prevention Advocate

Looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a difference in the lives of youth in your community? Turning Point of Lehigh Valley is currently seeking a Youth Prevention Advocate to provide group educational programs in middle and high schools throughout Lehigh & Northampton Counties, helping students understand healthy and unhealthy relationships.

As our Youth Prevention Advocate, you will conduct prevention education and community education activities in a trauma-informed manner, primarily focusing on providing educational programs to youth in school and community settings, as well as participating in events throughout the community. The ideal candidate will be comfortable interacting and presenting to middle & high school aged students from all backgrounds, in groups ranging in size from 8-100. Availability during evening and weekend hours will be required to meet community needs.

Our Youth Prevention Advocate position is full-time, non-exempt, and pays $20.50/hour. We are currently offering a $1,000 sign-on bonus and provide paid training and full benefits, including generous time off, paid lunch, health, dental, vision, 401K match, and life and disability benefits.

The successful candidate will be flexible, responsible, sensitive to trauma and cultural diversity issues, and passionate about serving those experiencing abuse. A minimum of three years' relevant work experience in social service, education, or a related field is required, as is proficiency in client database management. Reliable transportation and a valid driver's license are also required, and preferred candidates will be fluent in English and another language.

Join our team at Turning Point of Lehigh Valley and help make a positive impact on the youth in our community!

Submit a letter explaining why you want to join our team and a resume to hr@turningpointlv.org.

 

October 2024

Position: Housing Advocate
Position Type: Full-Time, Non-Exempt, $20.50 per hour

Are you looking for a job where you can help survivors of domestic and intimate partner abuse find safe housing? Turning Point of Lehigh Valley has an opening for a Housing Advocate. The Housing Advocate's primary responsibilities are to work directly with survivors to determine eligibility for transitional housing services. This position will regularly interact with program participants to assist them in achieving personal goals related to housing and financial stability, spending an average of 80% of work time conducting direct service and case management activities and 20% of work time on program administration, including interaction with landlords and community agencies to assist participants in finding suitable housing. You will be part of a team of Housing Advocates, working together to support survivors. You should have prior knowledge of housing assistance programs and be able to assist survivors, in setting goals related to finding stable housing and improving their finances. Certifications related to HUD and lead-based paint is preferred but not required as prospective housing inspections for participants' will occur. Certifications can be obtained, while employed with Turning Point.

The Housing Advocate role is a full-time, non-exempt position. Pay is $20.50 per hour and we are currently offering a $1,000 sign-on bonus. You will also have access to health, dental, vision, 401K, life, and disability benefits.

A minimum of three years' relevant work experience which includes housing systems and/or victim's services experience in social services or related field preferred. Social Services degree preferred. You should be comfortable using computer programs to manage client information and be familiar with tools like Zoom or Teams for virtual communication. Preferred candidates will be fluent in English and another language. You will need reliable transportation and a valid driver's license.

Submit a letter explaining why you want to join our team and a resume to hr@turningpointlv.org

Turning Point of Lehigh Valley is an Equal Opportunity Employer