LifeTies, Inc. is a person-centered non-profit agency.  We value listening to, informing and involving youth, young adults and families in their care. We work with special populations of vulnerable youth including youth who identify as LGBTQ+, pregnant and parenting youth, homeless youth and youth with behavioral health challenges.

LifeTies, Inc. is an EEO (Equal Employment Opportunity) employer.  LifeTies, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristics protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Start Date: April 1, 2022

The candidate must be knowledgeable about the diversity of LGBTQ identities, cultures and communities, intersectionality, social and other indicators of LGBTQ individuals' mental health and holistic well-being, human development, and identity development. Excellent written and oral communication skills; experience with public speaking, developing and delivering educational trainings, and facilitating group activities. Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Gender Studies or a related field preferred. Upon hire, the Healthy Relationships Pride Advocate must successfully complete the 60-hour Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Advocate Training provided by Womanspace.

Core Competencies:

 - Person-centered care 

- Trauma-Informed Care

- Interpersonal and Communications Skills

- Advocacy

- Teamwork and Collaboration

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Build on internal agency capacity to work with individuals who identify as LGBTQ+.
• Develop and implement strategies to raise awareness and to educate the LGBTQ+ community about sexual and intimate partner violence.
• Ensure materials/trainings are inclusive for all genders and sexualities.
• Provide training, education and outreach to various service providers, community members and those interested in accessing services.
• Assist with supportive and/or psycho-educational groups for LGBTQ+ survivors.
• Connect LGBTQ+ survivors of violence with social service providers and other resources in the community.
• Identify resources needed and future programming through training participants’ input.
• Participate in Mercer County and Burlington County community collaborations.
• Participate in collaborative work with Womanspace and Providence House.
• Develop and advance relationships, partnerships and collaborative projects that facilitate recognition of LGBTQ+ identities in organizations, agencies and other entities providing services to youth and young adults.
• Enter all data into agency case management system on a timely basis
• Administer assessments after service delivery to measure effectiveness of materials.
• Complete monthly and quarterly statistics and reports.
• Assist with office procedures pertinent to the operations of the program.

• Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Gender Studies, or a related field preferred - work experience may substitute for education on a year-to-year basis.
• Excellent public speaking and written skills
• Bilingual preferred with ability to read, write and communicate effectively in Spanish
• Must successfully complete the 60 hour Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Advocate Training provided by Womanspace
• Must pass criminal background check and child abuse background check
• Must have a valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle.

While the majority of work will take place between Monday and Friday from 9 a.m.- 5 p.m., must have flexibility to occasionally work some evenings and weekends to accommodate community requests for training engagements.  Some remote work is permitted.

Send resume and cover letter. No calls please.

Salary and Benefits

Salary: $42,000 - $44,000

Benefits for full-time employees include:

Health and Dental, 403b, Paid Holidays, PTO and Sick, Well-Being Days, Employee Assistance Program

Covid-19 Considerations  

Must be fully vaccinated

1. Mandatory mask wearing inside LifeTies’ facilities until further notice.
2. Must maintain social distancing in order to protect our youth and co-workers