Residential Counselor

(Transitional Program – weekday nights and weekend shift)

Center for the Pacific-Asian Family, Inc. (CPAF) was founded in 1978 with a mission to build healthy and safe
communities by addressing the root causes and consequences of family violence and violence against women. CPAF is
committed to meeting the specific cultural and language needs of Asian-Pacific women and their families. CPAF’s
services include a 24-hour crisis hotline, residential services through its Emergency and Transitional Programs, non-
residential services, outreach, education and advocacy on the issues of family violence and violence against women
through the Community Center.

Job Summary: The Residential Counselor (RC) empowers residents as a group to sustain a healthy communal living
experience. Responsibilities include direct service provision, general shelter upkeep, and compliance with safety
regulations. RC will work with other staff members to ensure effective communication and exchange of information. RC
will receive support from the Transitional Shelter Program Team and direct supervision from the Transitional Program
Manager.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Household Management: Facilitates house meetings to address issues arising from communal living; coordinates
purchasing supplies and receiving donations; prepares units for new residents; maintains inventory; assists with
shelter repair and maintenance; maintains compliance with health and safety standards; works closely with Program
Team to develop and maintain necessary policies, procedures, forms and records.
• Direct Services: Provides emotional support and crisis intervention; helps develop and implement supportive
programs; assists with child-care and language needs of families; maintains up-to-date documentation on clients and
program activities. Facilitates client programs and manages volunteers. Implement and carry-out the rules of the
shelter.
• Outreach: Represents CPAF in network meetings, public forums, presentations, trainings, etc., establishes and
maintains resource and referral network of domestic violence and sexual assault services and programs as needed.
• Teamwork: Provides general support, including answering crisis calls, responding to emergencies, covering the
shelter, implementing shelter programs and rules during nights and weekends, providing transportation and
maintaining a functioning office and shelter; participates in organizational development.

Qualifications:
Received a minimum of 65 hours of domestic violence and sexual assault training and is certified under California law.
Enjoys and has experience working with women, youth and children of different ages.
Committed to eliminating family violence, including spousal and child abuse; practices non-violence including non-
corporal child discipline.
Understands and appreciates Asian/Pacific Islander cultures; is able to work with diverse communities (race, ethnicity,
sexual orientation, disability, age, transgender, class, etc.); bilingual/bicultural preferred.
Experience working with volunteers or being a volunteer, and ability to coordinate multiple tasks.
Able to communicate and work effectively with team of staff who have differing schedules.
Able to work in a flexible, evolving environment; is willing and able to work weekday evenings and weekends.
Have a good driving record and able to lift up to 25 pounds.
Able to work collaboratively with CPAF teams and community based organizations.
Able to address crisis and problem-solve.

Interested parties, please contact HR Department at hr@cpaf.info. Please state which position you are applying for and
where you saw our postings. Thank you.

Center for the Pacific Asian Family (CPAF) is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate
against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, age, sex, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sexual
orientation, citizenship, marital status, disability, political affiliation or belief, veteran’s status, or any other characteristic
protected by applicable federal, state or local law. CPAF is committed to fostering a diverse and safe work environment
where employees respect one another and share a commitment to our organization’s mission, values, and strategies.