Employment

Below are current employment opportunities at AWARE.  If you are interested in applying for the positions below, please send a resume and letter of interest to the staff contact listed.  

This page was last updated 01/17/2023.  

CURRENT OPENINGS:

Sexual Assault Response Advocate

AWARE provides vital support when we’re needed the most. The Sexual Assault Response Advocate has the important work of responding to sexual/physical assaults at the hospital, shelter or other community settings to help survivors understand their rights. The SAR Advocate gets to know survivors, and provides follow-up services in the short and long term. They support survivors during the criminal justice process, including trial and other legal proceedings. If you have a passion for justice, know how to care for yourself and others, and are available to respond on evening and weekends according to a rotating schedule, this job is for you. This position is full time, benefited, and has the support of experienced mentors with room for growth.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide services for survivors of sexual assault and other violent crimes, including crisis intervention and follow up.
• Work with Juneau’s Sexual Assault Response Team as AWARE representative.
• Provide survivor services at AWARE’s emergency safe shelter.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have high school diploma/GED. College level study or experience in social work, women’s studies, education, accounting or related field is desirable.
• Must be willing to acquire a CPR and First Aid Certificate.
• Must possess a valid Alaska Driver’s License
• Must be available for evening/overnight calls.
• Must have at least 6 months experience in direct service or justice system-related work.
• Must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 prior to first day of work, or submit request for a federal allowable exclusion to the mandate.

 REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Must have a thorough understanding of domestic violence, sexual assault and the needs of victims or the willingness to learn.
• Must have the ability to understand and communicate with people of different socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.
• Must maintain confidentiality.
• Must support AWARE’s Philosophy: To provide safe shelter and supportive services for survivors of domestic or sexual violence; and to effect the social, political, and legal changes needed to eliminate oppression, gender violence, and violence against children. 

SALARY & HOURS:

$21.85/hour |  40 hrs/week |  non-exempt |  benefitted position medical, dental, vision, retirement and generous leave/holiday.

Please e-mail resume and cover letter to Swarupa Toth at jobs@awareak.org.  For more information call (907) 586-6623.

At AWARE, Inc. we have a clear vision: to be the place where a diverse mix of talented people want to come, to stay, and do their best work. We are focused on equity and we honor race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin and all other fascinating characteristics that make us unique. AWARE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Shelter Relief Advocate

AWARE is hiring part-time relief advocates for our emergency shelter. Shelter Relief Advocates serve survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. This is an opportunity to work in a fast-paced, crisis-oriented agency with a commitment to collaborative, supportive services. We are very willing to train the right applicant with a strong customer service background who is wanting to transition to social services.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be able to work shift-based schedule (Evening: 4pm-12am/Day 8am-4pm/Swing 12pm- 8pm/Overnight 12am-8am).

**Priority will be given to applicants who can work evenings and weekends.**

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must be willing to acquire a CPR/First Aide Certificate
• Must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 prior to first day of work, or submit request for a federal allowable exclusion to the mandate.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with social services
• 1+ years of customer/client service experience

 REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Must have a thorough understanding of domestic violence, sexual assault and the needs of victims or the willingness to learn.
• Must have the ability to understand and communicate with people of different socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.
• Must maintain confidentiality.
• Must support AWARE’s Philosophy: A commitment to providing options and alternatives to women and child victims of domestic violence and sexual assault, etc.

SALARY & HOURS:

$19.44/hour |  part-time/relief position.

Please e-mail resume/cover letter to Christina Patterson at jobs@awareak.org.  For more information call (907) 586-6623

At AWARE, Inc. we have a clear vision: to be the place where a diverse mix of talented people want to come, to stay, and do their best work. We are focused on equity and we honor race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin and all other fascinating characteristics that make us unique. AWARE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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