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Current Employment Opportunities:
Date Posted: April 30, 2013
Position: Executive Director
Organization: New Horizon Crisis Center
OPEN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR POSITION
New Horizons Crisis Center seeks a proven leader as its new Executive Director. The ED is responsible for the administration, operations, and fiscal management of New Horizons, including but not limited to supervision of programs, operations, employees, budgets, grant writing, fundraising, and community relations. The ED is also responsible for assisting with sexual assault, general crime, crisis nursery, parenting time, and educational services and advancing the agency’s mission. Bachelor’s Degree in related field required and Master’s Degree preferred. Administrative office located in Marshall, MN. To inquire or request application materials, visit www.newhorizonscrisiscenter.org or call (507) 532-5764. Applications must be received by May 7, 2013.
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Date Posted: April 30, 2013
Position: Executive Director
Organization: Northwoods Coalition for Family Safety
FULL-TIME POSITION AVAILABLE
Executive Director, Northwoods Coalition for Family Safety
The mission of NCFS is to provide a safe environment, to empower women and to change aspects of society that perpetuate the oppression and victimization of women and children. NCFS is looking to hire an Executive Director with the passion and vision necessary to lead this not-for-profit organization serving victims of domestic violence in northwest Minnesota.
Salary- DOQ
Responsibilities:
Candidates should have experience in leadership and fiscal management, grant writing, fundraising, public relations, staff supervision, and budget administration. Candidates should have experience supervising and training advocates, program coordinators, and other staff members. Candidates should have knowledge and experience in administering personnel policies and be able to work closely with community leaders and organizations in coordinating and promoting NCFS services. Candidates should have experience in raising capital through campaigns, fundraising, and grant writing. Candidates must have the willingness to collaborate with the Board of Directors to achieve the mission of NCFS.
Ideal candidates will have the following qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree (Required)
• Self- initiator with strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and responsibilities
• Successful history with fundraising including grant writing
• Previous experience managing an annual operating budget of at least $750,000.00
• Demonstrated ability to supervise a multidimensional staff
• Valid driver’s license and current auto insurance (Required)
• Experience working in a victim-centered organization
• Understanding of dynamics of domestic violence
• Possess awareness, knowledge and sensitivity to those from culturally diverse backgrounds
• Ability to pass a comprehensive background investigation (Required)
Closing Date: May 22, 2013
Resumes received after closing date will be considered until position is filled.
Send résumé, cover letter, and list of three (3) references to:
Mail:
Northwoods Coalition for Family Safety
Attn: Board of Directors
PO Box 563
Bemidji, MN 56619
Email: ncfs@paulbunyan.net
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Date Posted: April 30, 2013
Position: Resource and Technical Assistance Specialist
Organization: National Network to End Domestic Violence
The National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV) seeks a highly motivated and high performing Resource and Technical Assistance Specialist to work with the Coalition Capacity team. This is a great opportunity for a committed team player to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. NNEDV provides training, technical assistance, and support to state domestic violence coalitions; local domestic violence, sexual violence and stalking programs and transitional housing programs. The position is based in Washington, D.C., and will require regular travel, up to 50% of the time.
Responsibilities
• Analyze and respond to membership technical assistance requests via phone, email, site visits, webinars, and facilitate peer to peer learning, mentoring and support.
• Develop culturally appropriate resources and training materials regarding specialized issues affecting survivors of domestic violence. This includes but is not limited to prevention of violence, the intersection of HIV/AIDs and domestic violence, trauma informed and voluntary services, and the impact of domestic violence on children.
• Assist in the development and execution of events, including NNEDV’s Annual Roundtable, regional membership meetings and “training of trainers.” Includes coordinating the selection of and communicating with presenters, meeting facilitation and/or presentation, site selection, and coordination with funders.
• Work closely with other NNEDV teams to ensure that programmatic and policy efforts are integrated and responsive to the needs of membership and other constituents.
• Manage project grants and deliverables, including compiling and writing grant reports.
• Serve as primary contact for NNEDV’s efforts to enhance membership benefits.
• Identify emerging issues and trends in the field of domestic violence and develop innovative training and technical assistance solutions and resources.
• Participate in and assist with other organizational-wide activities and events as needed.
Required Skills/Education/Qualifications
• Extensive experience working in the fields of domestic violence/sexual violence/stalking, and knowledge of the domestic and sexual violence service provider community including state coalitions, local programs, community-based organizations serving marginalized communities and national technical assistance providers. Experience working with or at a state coalition is preferred.
• Commitment to NNEDV’s mission
• Strong advocacy skills and a feminist/egalitarian, survivor-centered philosophy.
• Outstanding public speaking skills and at least five years’ experience providing training.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including a demonstrated ability to work cooperatively and effectively with a team, as part of an organization, and with other organizations and other professionals; treats all people with dignity and a respectful attitude; accepts, acts upon, and offers constructive criticism; and approaches situations with a sense of humor.
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks, manage time, evaluate progress and adjust activities to complete tasks within established time frames and produce high quality work.
• Demonstrated goal setting, problem solving, creative/analytic thinking skills and organization skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including a strong grasp of English grammar and punctuation.
• Highly organized and self-motivated with the ability to work independently.
• Excellent computer skills, including familiarity with advanced features of MS Office, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience with a nonprofit agency in a relevant area.
Desired Skills/Qualifications
• Bilingual skills (reading, writing, and speaking) helpful. Spanish preferred.
• Video editing and other multi-media skills helpful.
• Financial and management experience desirable.
Send cover letter, resume and a 1-3 page writing sample to Rene Renick, Vice President of Programs and Emerging Issues at employment@nnedv.org. Applications received before May 15th, 2013 will be given priority; however, the position will remain open until filled. No U.S. mail or faxes please. Competitive salary, based on qualifications and experience. NNEDV is an equal opportunity employer. Learn more about NNEDV at www.nnedv.org
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Date Posted: May 3, 2013
Position: Senior Policy Analyst
Organization: National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges
Policy Analyst, Senior
Juvenile and Family Law Programs
Family Violence and Domestic Relations
Salary Range: $47,925 – $71,900 per annum, DOE
FLSA Status: Exempt
The National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ), a non-profit organization headquartered in Reno, NV, pursues a mission to improve courts and systems’ practice and raise awareness of the core issues that touch the lives of many of our nation’s children and families. A leader in continuing education opportunities, research, publication development, technical assistance, and policy development in the field of juvenile and family justice, the NCJFCJ is unique in providing practice-based resources to jurisdictions and communities nationwide.
NCJFCJ values staff who are independent, creative, tenacious, resourceful, dependable, and passionate about their work. NCJFCJ staff work collaboratively in a team setting, both internally and interdepartmentally, to achieve this mission.
A position of Senior Policy Analyst is currently available in the Family Violence and Domestic Relations (FVDR) program. This position requires previous experience in responding to the co-occurrence of domestic violence and child maltreatment, domestic violence policy, and practice advocacy in the child protection system. The minimum requirements for this position include:
• A degree from an accredited four-year college or university
• At least five years’ experience in providing providing child protection or child welfare services, domestic violence, or juvenile/family law-related field
• Demonstrated understanding of policy development processes in relation to the co-occurrence of domestic violence of domestic violence and child maltreatment, domestic violence, and child welfare fields
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team setting and process-oriented environment as well as work independently to initiate, organize, and follow tasks to completion
• The ability to work cooperatively with staff, partner organizations, child welfare agencies, domestic violence advocacy groups, the judiciary, and FVDR advisory committees and groups
• Demonstrated ability to write grants and complete grant requirements in a timely manner
• Familiarity with budget management
This position has a strong emphasis on critical thinking, analytical ability, writing policy briefs and papers, providing in-depth technical assistance and training on the co-occurrence of domestic violence and child maltreatment and related submit matter, and working collaboratively with partners and system representatives. Applicants must have strong organizational skills with both a broad vision and attention to detail, comprehensive computer skills, and a willingness and ability to travel nationwide. Occasional lifting up to 50 lbs. may be required.
A detailed job description follows.
FOR FULL CONSIDERATION, applicants must submit the following:
• Tailored Letter of Interest
• Résumé or CV
• National Council Application form
Please direct all of the required application materials to:
Email (preferred): ljones@ncjfcj.org
Hard Copy:
National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges
Lauri Jones, Human Resources Generalist
P.O. Box 8970
Reno, NV 89507
This position will remain open until filled.
~ NCJFCJ is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer ~
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Date Posted: May 3, 2013
Position: Full-Time Program Coordinator, Blue Earth County
Organization: COMMITTEE AGAINST DOMESTIC ABUSE, INC
COMMITTEE AGAINST DOMESTIC ABUSE, INC
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Full-Time Program Coordinator, Blue Earth County
DEPARTMENT: Outreach
REPORTS TO: Sexual Assault Program Manager
Position Location: Coordinator’s Office is in Mankato, MN. Some travel throughout service area is required.
PRIMARY OBJECTIVES OF THE POSITION:
Responsible for providing advocacy, crisis intervention, support, information and access to resources to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault on the phone as well as within the community. Program Coordinators also provide advocacy for victims of severe domestic assault and sexual assault at law enforcement centers and hospitals in the CADA service area during the evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays on a rotation.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: During your work hours you may be required to write, talk, hear, see, operate a computer keyboard, clean, lift/move items, and occasionally transport victims served.
MAJOR TASKS/RESPONSIBILITIES
1.) Coordinates and provides crisis intervention, support and advocacy for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault.
A. Promote survivor healing. Consider the victim/survivor and their unique needs and abilities first. Listen generously with patience, belief, and compassion.
B. Assist victims in clarifying problems; providing information, identifying and exploring solutions, and promoting self-advocacy.
C. Coordinate and collaborate across the community and systems in the victim's best interest.
D. Ensure victim safety, confidentiality, and respect.
E. Hold self and others accountable to high standards of service.
F. Coordinates necessary transportation for victims, and/or children.
G. Maintain confidentiality of all crime victims served.
H. Notify or refer to child protection and adult protective services when mandated to do so.
I. Assist victims in developing a safety plan.
2.) Perform Direct and Indirect Advocacy duties
A. Provide crisis intervention
B. Assist with exploring options
C. Provide medical advocacy
D. Provide legal advocacy
E. Assist with writing Orders for Protection and Harassment Restraining Orders
F. Ensure safety and confidentiality
G. Maintain accurate and up-to-date client, program and agency reporting requirements
H. Promote self-advocacy
I. Promote community awareness, education, and prevention
J. Maintain community relationships and collaborations
3.) Presents information to community groups, service
groups and individuals as requested by Program Manager
A. Trains groups and individuals regarding the nature and scope of
battering and sexual assault and how community members and professionals can better meet the needs of victims/survivors.
B. Facilitate and/or train and supervise facilitators and organize
discussion groups, support groups, and educational meetings.
C. Provide individual and class advocacy with social services, mental
health and criminal justice systems on behalf of victims/survivors of domestic violence.
4.) Ensures Organizational Accountability
A. Assist in training and supervision of interns/volunteers
B. Participate in regular program evaluations.
C. Provide support and constructive criticism for staff and volunteers.
D. Participates in program meetings, staff meetings and CADA trainings.
E. Exercise an atmosphere where co-workers feel valued and empowered.
F. Available to work in other counties as assigned.
G. Willingness to perform other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
A. Experience providing advocacy.
B. 4 year degree in a human service related field.
C. An understanding of the unique problems encountered by women needing advocacy services.
D. Ability to respond to individuals in crisis
E. Experience with computers.
F. Ability to work with people from diverse racial, cultural, social and economic backgrounds.
G. Excellent communication and organizational skills.
H. Ability to solve problems and make decisions individually and/or within a team.
I. Valid driver license, current insurance, and car are required.
J. Ability to work some overnight, evening, and weekend hours.
K. Preference may be given to individuals who are bilingual in English/Spanish, English/Sudanese, and English/Somali.
To apply: Please email resume, cover letter, and contact information for 3 professional references to beckyz@inspire-hope.org
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Date Posted: May 3, 2013
Position: Policy Director for Children and Youth
Organization: Futures without violence
POLICY DIRECTOR FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH
Washington, D.C.
Futures Without Violence is a dynamic national organization committed to ending violence against women and children. We seek a creative, energetic individual with an entrepreneurial spirit to join our team as the lead policy staff person on a national initiative to prevent violence and improve the health and education outcomes for children exposed to trauma and violence.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Policy Director for Children and Youth will lead advocacy, legislative and policy analysis, coalition-building and policy research to advance a signature initiative on children exposed to violence and trauma S/he will focus on promoting policies that strengthen the response of schools and other youth serving systems to recognize and address the needs of children who have been exposed to violence and trauma, and increase prevention programs, front end services and coordination of services for children in need. The person will be expected to:
• Build and lead a strong organizational advocacy coalition to move policy and public awareness around affects of trauma and violence on children’s healthy development and achievement and the best practices for helping children heal from violence;
• Analyze and draft legislation related to preventing violence against women and children and intervening early with children exposed to violence and trauma, focusing initially on the education setting;
• Plan and execute high level public and policy-maker education events;
• Compose, edit and produce reports, white papers and other written materials;
• Work with communications and programmatic staff to increase public support for innovative prevention and early intervention programs;
• Work closely with other organizations and coalitions to affect public policy related to children exposed to violence and abuse;
• Assist states, tribes and local communities affiliated with a federal demonstration project on implementing cutting edge prevention and intervention programs that help children and youth exposed to violence.
Experience and Skills:
A college degree is required and a graduate degree or JD is preferred. Candidate must have excellent oral and written communication skills, be able to work independently, and have at least 5 years experience working in policy advocacy or on Capitol Hill. Work in or with federal agencies including the Department of Health and Human Services, Department of Education or Department of Justice may substitute for a portion of the Hill experience. Knowledge of federal funding streams and policies that can be used to support children and their families is required. Experience with education, health and juvenile justice partnerships will prove particularly helpful. A commitment to ending violence against women and children is essential. People of color are strongly encouraged to apply.
SALARY AND BENEFITS:
Salary range will depend on experience. Benefits are excellent and include medical, dental, life, disability, and 401(k) as well as generous sick, vacation and holiday schedules.
To Apply:
To apply, please send resume and cover letter by May 31 to:
Futures Without Violence
Policy Director for Children and Youth
1630 Connecticut Ave. #501
Washington, DC 20009
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Date Posted: May 3, 2013
Position: Family Advocate
Organization: Casa de Esperanza
Job Title FTE
Family Advocate - DASC 1.0
Reports To Supervised By
Family Advocacy Program Manager Lead Family Advocate
Hennepin County Attorney’s Office
Position Description
Family Advocates assist battered women and children to develop, pursue and achieve their goals to live free of violence while promoting Casa de Esperanza’s mission. The DASC Advocate is located at the Hennepin County Domestic Abuse Service Center (DASC) in downtown Minneapolis.
Functions
• Program Development
▪ Assist women and children to identify goals and methods to achieve them. Provide supportive listening. Assist family members to develop and reinforce safety plans.
▪ Provide information about and help women access relevant resources such as OFPs, public benefits, medical care, housing assistance, legal protections, etc. Assist women in preparing and translating documents for VAWA petitions.
▪ Intervene on behalf of women/families in crisis situations with police, medical professionals, employers, creditors, social service caseworkers, attorneys, etc.
▪ Answer crisis calls. Provide supportive listening and resource information. Assist women in deciding upon a course of action. Arrange for safe shelter and transportation, as needed.
▪ Maintain knowledge of current resources. Help maintain relationships with other organizations, as well as identify new relationships, to maximize benefits and services available.
▪ Contribute to organizing activities for residents and interact individually with residents. Facilitate house meeting on a rotating basis. Constructively help residents resolve conflicts when necessary.
▪ Provide training or information about domestic violence and Latino realities to other organizations.
▪ Provide clear and timely work documentation for reporting purposes. Contribute to analysis of the Family Advocacy program, the organization as a whole, and of community trends.
▪ Participate in in-service and other job-related training.
DASC Advocate
▪ The DASC Advocate is located at the Hennepin County Domestic Abuse Service Center (DASC) in downtown Minneapolis and is responsible for maintaining the connection between Casa de Esperanza and DASC.
▪ Coordinate efforts with the Managing Attorney of the Victims Services Division
▪ Participate in training and related staff meetings as provided by DASC
▪ Prepare for and accompany women to court appointments, as needed.
▪ Act as liaison to community agencies
• Teamwork Environment
▪ Contribute to an effective work team and smooth functioning of the Refugio. Participate in ensuring team focus on the agency mission and forwarding the agency strategy of influencing change in the domestic violence field.
▪ Promote cooperative efforts in effective communication, meeting challenges and decision-making.
▪ Provide ongoing coaching, training, support and an atmosphere for open communication.
▪ Assist in training volunteers and new staff as needed.
▪ Assist coworkers in remaining outcomes- and mission-focused
▪ Contribute to sustaining a positive work environment that embodies Latino cultural strengths, interdependence and communalism.
• Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
• Education and Experience
▪ High school diploma, or GED, and two years experience in an intervention setting,
or
▪ A combination of equivalent experience and education.
• Skills and Abilities
▪ Strong written, verbal and interpersonal skills in Spanish and English required.
▪ Knowledge of the Latina community. Bi-cultural experience preferred.
▪ Knowledge of domestic violence issues preferred.
▪ Ability to listen and resolve conflicts effectively.
▪ Ability to manage multiple priorities to ensure meeting deadlines.
▪ Knowledge of and ability to use computers/technical resources to effectively accomplish work.
▪ Flexibility to occasionally work weekends, evenings or holidays occasionally.
▪ Refugio & Community Advocates must be able to travel to various locations for meetings or events and must have valid driver’s license and adequate auto insurance.
Working Conditions
• Casa de Esperanza strives for a fully inclusive work environment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, or marital status.
The above statements are not intended to encompass all functions and qualifications of this position; rather, they are intended to provide a general framework of the requirements of the position. Job incumbents may be required to perform other functions not specifically addressed in this job description.
To apply:
Send resume and cover letter to Carol Zapfel at czapfel@casadeesperanza.org
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Date Posted: May 3, 2013
Position: Family Advocate - Evening
Organization: Casa de Esperanza
Job Title FTE
Family Advocate - Evening 1.0
Monday – Friday, 3:30 – 11:30 pm
Reports To Supervised By
Family Advocacy Program Manager Lead Family Advocate
Position Description
Family Advocates assist battered women and children, both in the Refugio and in the community, to develop, pursue and achieve their goals to live free of violence while promoting Casa de Esperanza’s mission.
Functions
• Program Development
▪ Assist women and children to identify goals and methods to achieve them. Provide supportive listening. Assist family members to develop and reinforce safety plans.
▪ Provide information about and help women access relevant resources such as OFPs, public benefits, medical care, housing assistance, legal protections, etc. Assist women in preparing and translating documents for VAWA petitions.
▪ Intervene on behalf of women/families in crisis situations with police, medical professionals, employers, creditors, social service caseworkers, attorneys, etc.
▪ Answer crisis calls. Provide supportive listening and resource information. Assist women in deciding upon a course of action. Arrange for safe shelter and transportation, as needed.
▪ Maintain knowledge of current resources. Help maintain relationships with other organizations, as well as identify new relationships, to maximize benefits and services available.
▪ Contribute to organizing activities for residents and interact individually with residents. Facilitate house meeting on a rotating basis. Constructively help residents resolve conflicts when necessary.
▪ Provide training or information about domestic violence and Latino realities to other organizations.
▪ Provide clear and timely work documentation for reporting purposes. Contribute to analysis of the Family Advocacy program, the organization as a whole, and of community trends.
▪ Participate in in-service and other job-related training.
Evening Advocate
▪ Perform a variety of administrative duties, including, but not limited to: compile statistics, maintain forms and supplies, data entry, track petty cash and bus token usage, answer business phone lines. Create file packets and keep ready supply. Review files in process for completeness and relay information to other staff.
• Teamwork Environment
▪ Contribute to an effective work team and smooth functioning of the Refugio. Participate in ensuring team focus on the agency mission and forwarding the agency strategy of influencing change in the domestic violence field.
▪ Promote cooperative efforts in effective communication, meeting challenges and decision-making.
▪ Provide ongoing coaching, training, support and an atmosphere for open communication.
▪ Assist in training volunteers and new staff as needed.
▪ Assist coworkers in remaining outcomes- and mission-focused
▪ Contribute to sustaining a positive work environment that embodies Latino cultural strengths, interdependence and communalism.
• Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
• Education and Experience
▪ High school diploma, or GED, and two years experience in an intervention setting,
or
▪ A combination of equivalent experience and education.
• Skills and Abilities
▪ Strong written, verbal and interpersonal skills in Spanish and English required.
▪ Knowledge of the Latina community. Bi-cultural experience preferred.
▪ Knowledge of domestic violence issues preferred.
▪ Ability to listen and resolve conflicts effectively.
▪ Ability to manage multiple priorities to ensure meeting deadlines.
▪ Knowledge of and ability to use computers/technical resources to effectively accomplish work.
▪ Flexibility to occasionally work weekends, evenings or holidays occasionally.
▪ Refugio & Community Advocates must be able to travel to various locations for meetings or events and must have valid driver’s license and adequate auto insurance.
Working Conditions
• Casa de Esperanza strives for a fully inclusive work environment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, or marital status.
The above statements are not intended to encompass all functions and qualifications of this position; rather, they are intended to provide a general framework of the requirements of the position. Job incumbents may be required to perform other functions not specifically addressed in this job description.
To apply:
Send resume and cover letter to Carol Zapfel at czapfel@casadeesperanza.org
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