Join our staff team and enjoy amazing benefits!
In addition to a flexible and supportive workplace, DAIS offers an excellent benefit package for full-time and regular part-time employees that includes:
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- Health insurance – Low out of pocket costs; DAIS pays 80% of premiums for all tiers of coverage, including employee only, employee and spouse, employee and children, and family.
- Dental insurance – PPO providers reduce out of pocket costs; DAIS pays 80% of premiums for all tiers of coverage, including employee only, employee and spouse, employee and children, and family.
- Vision Insurance – In-network providers provide significant savings
- Health insurance – Low out of pocket costs; DAIS pays 80% of premiums for all tiers of coverage, including employee only, employee and spouse, employee and children, and family.
- Dental insurance – PPO providers reduce out of pocket costs; DAIS pays 80% of premiums for all tiers of coverage, including employee only, employee and spouse, employee and children, and family.
- Vision Insurance – In-network providers provide significant savings
- Life insurance and AD&D – Fully paid for by DAIS
- Short-term Disability coverage– Fully paid for by DAIS
- Long-term Disability coverage – Fully paid for by DAIS
- Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
- Flexible Spending Plan (option for pre-tax deductions from pay to use for qualifying expenses)
- 401(k) Plan (employer match available)
- 9 paid holidays per year
- 1 Floating holiday per year
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
Jobs with DAIS
DAIS is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. The DAIS staff experience is rooted in collaboration, mutual respect, openness, and shared responsibility. The organization values staff for their contributions and supports their growth. Together, we are one, for all. Benefits for full-time & regular part-time positions include medical and dental coverage, vision coverage options, life insurance, short-term disability insurance, long-term disability insurance, the option to participate in a 401(k) plan, and generous paid time off.
If you want to be considered for any position, you must submit the following 3 things:
Note: Please submit documents in Word or PDF formats ONLY
1. Cover letter – tell us who you are and what draws you to work with us
2. Resumé – share highlights of your experiences and background
3. Application for Employment – provide additional information that may not be on your resumé
IMPORTANT: You must download application to your computer and save the file to get started. Please read: How to fill out your employment application
To submit required application materials:
- Upload documents via the form on this page and hit “Send Message”
- Send materials by postal mail or drop off your materials at our office:
DAIS, 2102 Fordem Ave, Madison, WI 53704
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DAIS Employment Opportunities
Crisis Intervention Advocate
Variable Part-time: Primarily weekday afternoons & evenings as well as weekend shifts (10-19 hours/week)
Pay range: $19-20/hour + $2.50 shift differential for hours worked between 11pm-7am
Be an anchor during the storm. Our Crisis Intervention Advocates often serve as the gateway to our services providing the first point of contact for many of our clients. Your compassion and guidance will help support survivors, their friends, their families and other concerned community members as they begin their healing journey. The first step is often the most difficult and you can ease that by reducing their isolation and letting them know they are not alone. You will connect with our clients through our 24/7 helpline, in person as a walk-in client or as a referral through our law enforcement referral program. Apply today and make a difference in the lives of survivors.
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Security Operations Associate
Variable Part Time: primarily weekend & overnight shifts available
Pay Range: $17-17.50/hour + $2.50 shift differential for shifts 11pm-7am
Greet clients and residents while you monitor the safety and security of our emergency domestic violence shelter facility. If you remain calm in emergency situations and want to be part of a team committed to strengthen and empower the families using our services, this may be the position for you. Our current openings are primarily weekend and overnight hours in addition to weekday and holiday coverage as needed. Great for students – provides flexibility to study during down time! Help make a difference in our community and the lives of our residents and clients.
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Shelter Advocate
Full Time: 2nd shift, M-F (benefits also included)
Pay Range: $19-20/hour + $2.50 shift differential for 11pm-7am shifts
DAIS Shelter Advocates work to ensure that victims of intimate partner violence and their children staying in our emergency shelter have a safe, dignified and empowered experience as they work to address the impact of intimate partner violence in their lives.
Primary responsibilities that contribute to a safe, dignified, and empowered experience for clients include:
• Maintaining cleanliness in shelter common areas, including the shelter kitchen; engaging clients to participate in efforts
• Cleaning and preparing rooms for client intakes
• Assisting clients with daily living needs
• Understanding and utilizing principles of trauma informed care and the empowerment philosophy of advocacy to support clients
• Conducting shelter intakes and shelter orientations
• Supporting other client and crisis services as needed, including providing help line coverage, monitoring security cameras, and providing building access to shelter clients
• Communicating shelter rules and communal living guidelines to clients and addressing difficulties or problems that arise
• Maintaining professionalism and professional boundaries with clients and staff alike
• Demonstrating humility
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How to Submit the DAIS Employment Application:
1. Download and save the application to your computer.
2. Go to your desktop or the folder where you saved the employment application on your computer and open the application from there.
3. After filling out the application, save the completed application on your computer.
4. Close the application and reopen it to verify that your information has been saved.
5. Print and mail or submit your application with the form on this page along with your cover letter and resume.