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Job Opening: Swing Shift Advocate

SAFV is hiring a full time Swing Shift Advocate to support shelter residents and survivors of DV/SA. This position is for weekend and evening hours. If interested in becoming part of the team at SAFV, send a letter of interest, resume, and 3 references to services@safv.org. Open until filled. SAFV is an EOE

Job Opening: Relief Advocate

SAFV is hiring a Relief Advocate to manage a crisis line and shelter during day, swing, or overnight shifts on an on-call basis. This position can be performed in conjunction with another job. If interested in becoming part of the team at SAFV, send a letter of interest, resume and 3 references to director@safv.org. Open until filled. SAFV is an EOE.

Last summer (2023), SAFV took an important step to transform our shelter into a gender-inclusive environment. What this means is that shelter is now available to anyone who is a survivor of domestic violence, sexual assault, and other forms of violence. While our non-shelter services have been open to survivors of all genders, shelter was not. Our entire staff, especially our advocates, were eager to make this change and to open our doors for all those who need it.

 

One point of confusion is how we screen for residency. Now more than ever, we make every effort to assess if someone seeking shelter is the primary victim of a domestic violence relationship before admitting them. We use a screening tool, and rely on our experience to make these decisions. Due to the fact we take people at face value, and some relationships have very complicated, unhealthy dynamics, we may find someone is inappropriate for shelter after they have been admitted. However, we will always do our best to keep everyone in shelter safe. Other factors we consider when screening for shelter include: if someone is able to care for themselves, if they pose a risk to others in the shelter, if they have children, and if space is available. At times, the need is greater than our capacity, but we always work to shelter as many people as possible. 

 

We are always grateful for referrals. In order to discuss any particulars about one’s situation with another organization, a program participant or potential program participant must sign a release of information with a SAFV advocate. This is to protect confidentiality and ensure informed consent. Additionally, we must speak directly with the individual seeking shelter in order to screen them. 

 

If you have any questions about SAFV’s gender-inclusive shelter or screening process, please feel free to reach out to info@safv.org. A more detailed FAQ document is available below. Please share this information with all relevant entities and people.  

 

Gunalchéesh,

SAFV Staff

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​Are you  a teen interested in developing your leadership skills and promoting respect, equity, and healthy relationships in our schools and communities? If so, join the Sitka Youth Leadership Committee! SYLC is currently launching our Mold Your Masculinity campaign, developing a mental health campaign, and offering healthy relationships education in the schools and community! If you have any questions, please email sylcintern@gmail.com.

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Are you a teen interested in presenting to your peers about healthy and unhealthy relationships in our schools and community? Become a Peer Educator! You'll develop leadership skills while promoting respect, equity, and healthy relationships. For more information or questions, email sylcintern@gmail.com 

Sitka has a Sexual Assault Response Team

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This means if someone has been sexually assaulted and wants to the option of making a report now or in the future, we have a team of professionals in our own community who are available to respond 24/7 and collect evidence via a medical exam. For more information on what reporting could look like, call and speak to an Advocate at SAFV at (907) 747-3370.

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