Application for Employment with First Step – First Step – Wayne County's Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Comprehensive Agency

We are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate on any legally recognized basis, including but not limited to race, age, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, political affiliations, gender identity, or any other legally protected basis.

First Step will only consider COMPLETE applications for employment. A complete application includes BOTH a resume and a SEPARATE cover letter.

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Thanks for the transparency. Feel free to revisit our application once you are ready to submit both a resume and a separate cover letter for the job you are applying for.

Which position are you applying for?

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Do you have previous experience working with individuals in crisis?

Do you have previous experience working with the criminal or civil legal system?

Do you have previous experience working in collaboration with other institutions, organizations, and/or community spaces which may include, but is not limited to: partnering to meet shared goals, working jointly on cases/with shared clients, acting as a liaison between one or more groups, etc.

Do you have previous experience working with individuals in crisis?

Do you have previous experience answering a helpline?

Do you have previous experience working in a residential setting which may include, but is not limited to: shelter, community living space, rehabilitation center, etc.?

The job you are applying for lists whether or not it is full or part time on its posting. However, sometimes we have options to accommodate different interests and needs upon applying. Please select which best describes you:

Contact Information

Name

First

Middle

Last

Email

Cell Phone

Home Phone

Address

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State

Zip Code

How did you find out about this position?

If other

If Current or Former Employee, who?

Employment Information

Are you comfortable with the position type* listed on the job posting of which you are applying for? Position type options are Full-Time, Part-Time, or On-Call.

Yes
No

*Please note, full-time employment at First Step is 37.5 hours/week. Part-time hours vary per job, but maxes out at 30 hours/week. First Step lists the position type in the left column of the job's posting. Click here to open job descriptions in a new tab.

Are you currently employed?

Yes
No

Who is your current employer?

Have you ever applied to First Step before?

Yes
No

When and for what position?

If hired, when could you start?

Are you comfortable with the fixed hourly* or salary rate listed on the job posting of which you are applying for?

Yes
No

*Please note, full-time employment at First Step is 37.5 hours/week. Part-time hours vary per job, but maxes out at 30 hours/week. First Step lists each job's pay range in the left column of the job's posting.

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Do you have U.S. Military/Naval Service Experience?

Yes
No

Dates of Service and Rank:

Personal Information

Do you have a current and valid driver’s license?

Yes
No

*Driving may be a requirement of the job for which you are applying, continued employment is contingent on you maintaining a valid driver’s license.

Do you have a current and valid auto insurance?

Yes
No

*Driving may be a requirement of the job for which you are applying, continued employment is contingent on you maintaining a valid auto insurance.

Do you have a reliable means of transportation to enable you to get to work on time?

Yes
No

If a minor, can you produce the age/work certificate necessary to obtain employment?

N/A
Yes
No

Are you able, at the time of employment, to submit verification of your legal right to work in the U.S.?

Yes
No

Will you need an accommodation to perform a specific job duty?

Yes
No

Please describe the requested accommodation:

Verification and References Acknowledgement

In the event that you are considered a finalist for employment, First Step may request proof of previous employment, education, licensure, and/or list of up to three (3) references to contact. First Step always discusses these needs in advance and obtains consent from the candidate prior to reaching out to any institutions or individuals.

I have read the above information regarding verifications and references and understand I may be asked to discuss these matters further if I am considered as a finalist for employment

Yes
No

Documents

Applications without BOTH a resume and separate cover letter will NOT be reviewed.

Upload your resume

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Upload a cover letter (Your app will not be reviewed without a cover letter attached)

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Please include any additional Information you would like to share:

Applicant Statement:

In signing this application, I certify that all the foregoing information is a complete and accurate statement of the facts and understand that if any misrepresentation, omission, or falsification be discovered, it will constitute grounds for dismissal. I hereby authorize you to conduct any investigation necessary concerning any part of my background related to the position I am seeking. I release all parties from any liability in connection with the provision and use of such information. I understand and agree that, if employed by this agency; I will abide by its rules and regulations, which I understand are subject to change. I further understand that, if hired, my employment is for no definite period of time and may be terminated by either party at any time. First Step is an at-will employer.

After clicking submit, you will receive a notification and email acknowledging your application was received. Please make sure to check your spam/junk folder. If you do not receive an email, although uncommon, it is likely the application did not go through, and we suggest you try again. Once received our hiring managers will review all applications and directly contact all candidates they are interested in considering for the position. Should you not hear from us we hope you will apply for any future open positions for which you are qualified. We appreciate the time you invested in applying for this position.
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