Employment and Contract Opportunities

Enjoy personal growth as a member of our team through challenging, diverse work, and paid training opportunities. At Turning Point of Lehigh Valley, you know that each day you will be making a difference in the lives of individuals and in your community.

Open positions at TPLV are reflected below. To apply for an open position please email or mail a cover letter and resume to the contact information below. Resumes submitted without a cover letter will not be considered.

HR at Turning Point of Lehigh Valley
444 E. Susquehanna Street
Allentown, PA 18103

Email: hr@turningpointlv.org

Turning Point of Lehigh Valley is an equal opportunity employer.

Employment Opportunities

March 2024
Position: Community Advocate

Are you looking for a meaningful career that allows you to make a positive impact in your community? Turning Point of Lehigh Valley has an immediate opening that will help survivors of domestic and intimate partner abuse throughout Lehigh & Northampton Counties by providing individual and group counseling. This position works from one of our satellite offices and runs support groups in our Allentown and Bethlehem offices.

The Community Advocate provides crisis intervention, case management, individual and group counseling using the empowerment model to those who have experienced domestic and intimate partner abuse. As part of a team the Community Advocate will provide trauma informed services. Must have excellent “customer-service” skills, the ability to handle crisis situations calmly, effectively, and efficiently. Must also be mission oriented, compassionate, empathetic, non-judgmental and a team player who can also work independently. This position requires availability during evening and weekend hours, as necessary, to meet client needs.

The Community Advocate position is a full-time, non-exempt position. Position pay is $20.50/hour and we are currently offering a $1,000.00 sign-on bonus. We offer paid training and full benefits, including generous time off, paid lunch, health, dental, vision, and life and disability benefits.

The successful candidate has a minimum of three years’ relevant work experience in social services or related field. A degree in social services is preferred. Must be adept at client database management and virtual communication tools such as Zoom or Doxy.Me. Must have reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license. Preferred candidates will be fluent in English and another language.

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

 

Position: Housing Advocate

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 immediate opening for a Housing Advocate.

As a Housing Advocate, your main responsibility will be to work directly with survivors of domestic and intimate partner abuse to see if they are eligible for transitional housing programs. You should have knowledge of housing assistance programs. You will be part of a team of Housing Advocates, working together to support survivors. You will also help survivors set goals related to finding stable housing and improving their finances. The Housing Advocate will need to talk to landlords and community agencies to help survivors find suitable housing. You may also need to inspect potential housing options to make sure they meet the standards set by HUD (the government housing agency). Having certifications related to HUD and lead-based paint is preferred, but if you don't have them yet, we can help you get them.

The Housing Advocate position is full-time, non-exempt position. Position pay is $20.50/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.

To be successful in this job, you should have at least 3 years of experience working in social services or a related field. Having a degree in social services is 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.

 

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.

 

Position: Safe House Advocate

The Safe House Advocate’s primary responsibilities are in the areas of crisis intervention services for callers throughout the community, answering our 24/7 helpline, advocacy for all callers and safe house residents. The Safe House Advocate covers a variety of shifts as scheduled which include weekdays, overnights, weekends, holidays, and other times as needed. Must be able to operate in a team environment with Turning Point staff and other entities associated with the 24/7 operations of Safe House. Must have excellent “customer- service” skills and be a supportive listener to clients in crisis, have strong interpersonal skills and a professional demeanor. Must have the ability to handle crisis situations calmly, effectively, and efficiently. Perfect for a mission-oriented person who is compassionate, empathetic and non-judgmental.

The Safe House Advocate position is an essential, non-exempt position. This position currently pays $20.50 an hour biweekly. Safe House Advocates are eligible for shift differentials as follows:

Safe House Advocates working a second or third shift Monday through Friday earn an additional $1/hr.
Safe House Advocates working Saturday and Sunday: The first shift earns an additional $1.50/hr. (plus any overtime or holiday time, as appropriate)
The second or third shift earns an additional $2.50/hr. (plus any overtime or holiday time, as appropriate).
In addition, we are currently offering a $1,000.00 sign-on bonus.
Turning Point of Lehigh Valley offers health, dental, vision, 401K, life and disability benefits.
We are looking for someone who has a minimum of two years’ relevant work experience in social service or a related field. Must be able to work your scheduled shifts. Some may include weekends, overnights and holidays. A degree in social services is preferred but not required. Must be adept at client database management and virtual communication tools such as Zoom. Preferred candidates will be fluent in English and another language. Must have 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

Contract Opportunities

We have no contract opportunities available at this time.