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Join Our Team: Safe House Program Assistant (FT and Part-time Openings)

Support survivors. Create safety. Be part of the movement to end intimate partner violence.

At Safe Alternative to Violent Environments (SAVE), we believe every individual deserves safety, dignity, and the opportunity to rebuild a healthy life. Our mission is to strengthen individuals and families with the knowledge, advocacy, and support needed to break the cycle of intimate partner violence. We are currently seeking a compassionate and dependable Safe House Program Assistantto help provide critical support to survivors staying in our Safe House.

Why This Role Matters

As a Safe House Program Assistant, you will play a key role in creating a safe, welcoming, and supportive environment for survivors and their families. This role combines crisis support, client advocacy, and facility care to ensure residents receive the services and stability they need during a critical time in their lives.

What Youll Do

• Provide crisis intervention, advocacy, and peer support to Safe House residents and crisis line callers
• Assist with client intakes, exits, and case support
• Help maintain a safe, clean, and organized shelter environment
• Support the daily operations of the Safe House, including inventory, donations, and facility upkeep
• Document services and maintain accurate client records
• Collaborate with a dedicated team committed to trauma-informed, survivor-centered care

The Ideal Candidate

You are someone who:

• Demonstrates compassion, empathy, and cultural humility
• Remains calm and effective during crisis situations
• Is committed to ending gender-based violence
• Enjoys supporting both people and program operations
• Works well independently during overnight shifts

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• Experience in domestic violence services, residential programs, or crisis support preferred
• Bilingual or bicultural experience a plus
• Valid California drivers license and access to a vehicle required
• Willingness to work overnight, evening, or weekend shifts

Why Work at SAVE?

• Meaningful work that changes lives
• A supportive, mission-driven team
• Competitive benefits
• A workplace committed to trauma-informed and survivor-centered practices

Apply Today

Submit your resume and cover letter online. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Join us in creating safer communities and stronger futures for survivors.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to remain in a stationary position; move, traverse; sit; operate, activate, use, prepare, and position; perform repetitive motion, data entry; ascend/descend, work atop, traverse; position self (to), move; communicate, detect, discern, convey, and express oneself, exchange information; understand and distinguish speech and/or other sounds. The employee must occasionally move, transport, position, put/remove, or install up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to the weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Equal Employment Opportunity:As an equal opportunity employer, SAVE supports equal opportunity for employment and advancement free of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, national origin, age, sex (includes sexual harassment) pregnancy (childbirth or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation (heterosexuality and bisexuality), medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), mental and physical disability (includes HIV and AIDS), political affiliation/opinion, Veterans status, or request for family leave. SAVE is committed to ensuring that the work environment of SAVE employees is free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.