Job announcements are submitted to the VSDVAA
website by e-mailing Directors@vsdvalliance.org. (E-mail is not a secure form of communication. To ensure confidentiality please call the Family Violence & Sexual Assault Hotline at 800.838.8238 (V/TTY). Your ad will be placed on our site and removed once the closing
date has past. This page will be updated each Friday. Questions
about jobs posted should be directed to the Agency with the
listing.
Virginia Family Violence & Sexual Assault Hotline (Posted 8/30/10)
Sexual Violence Crisis Service Specialist
Sexual Violence Crisis Service Specialist for state sexual and domestic violence coalition in Richmond. Answer Virginia Family Violence & Sexual Assault Hotline. Candidates must speak Spanish. Responsible for outreach and collaboration to improve sexual violence crisis services statewide. Candidates from racial/ethnic minorities and are strongly encouraged to apply. This is a full-time position with a schedule of noon to 8pm, Monday-Friday. Starting salary $35,500 - $39,500 w/good benefits package. Send letter of interest, resume, and 3 references Action Alliance, 5008 Monument Ave., Suite A, Richmond VA 23230 by Sept. 9, 2010. Questions – contact Carmen Williams or Sherrie Goggans via phone @ 804.377.0335.
Part-Time Hotline Advocate
Part-time Hotline Advocate for state sexual and domestic violence coalition in Richmond. Answer Virginia Family Violence & Sexual Assault Hotline. Candidates from racial/ethnic minorities and those who speak Spanish are strongly encouraged to apply. This is a part-time position, 20 hours/week from 7:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m., Monday-Friday. Wages are $15/hour . Send letter of interest, resume, and 3 references Action Alliance, 5008 Monument Ave., Suite A, Richmond VA 23230 by Sept. 9, 2010. Questions – contact Carmen Williams or Sherrie Goggans via phone @ 804.377.0335.
Virginia Sexual and Domestic Violence Action Alliance
Membership and Development Coordinator (Posted:9/1/10)
Responsible for promoting the work of the Action Alliance and it’s Sexual and Domestic Violence Advocacy member agencies, and for coordinating fund development efforts on behalf of the Action Alliance.
- Staff development: Support the mission and efficacy of the group supervision model by participating in staff meetings and staff development activities and pursuing opportunities for education and training. (5%)
- Communications and Development Team: Participate as an active member of the team, assisting the team to meet strategic objectives and providing leadership to the membership, development and events coordination activities of the team; participate in collaborative activities with other staff teams and with allied agencies; promote the development of new leaders in the coalition as well as skill-building among current leaders. (15%)
- Fund Development: Facilitate the development, implementation and evaluation of an annual fund development plan; coordinate fund development activities included in the plan; provide staff support to the Coalition Development Committee; maintain fund development records and provide reports as requested by the Co-Directors and/or by the Coalition Development Committee. (40%)
- Membership/Relationship Development: Manage and maintain member, contributor and VIP database. Expand Action Alliance membership to include individuals, advocacy agencies, organizations and businesses that support the mission of the Alliance, ensuring that at least 50% of new outreach is to traditionally oppressed and marginalized communities; promote communication and retention through production of a membership newsletter, through correspondence with members and through the coordination of special events for the membership. (30%)
- Public Awareness/Promotion: Promote awareness of the work of the Action Alliance and member Sexual and Domestic Violence Advocacy agencies by addressing statewide and regional groups and allied professionals, and building connections with media outlets. (10%)
Schedule and travel requirements
This is a full-time exempt position with a flexible schedule, primarily between the hours of 8am and 5pm, but frequently including evening or weekend hours related to development and public awareness events. Regular statewide travel is included.
Level of position
This position is a Tier III position; it requires an outgoing personality, solid writing and organizational skills, computer literacy, a basic knowledge of domestic violence and sexual assault and the work of Virginia Sexual and Domestic Violence Action Alliance, as well as the ability to manage groups and facilitate planning processes. Two years experience in a non-profit development office with an individual donor program required .
Group supervision
The Alliance employs a group supervision model based on peer partnerships, individual accountability to the group, and collective decision-making. This requires a commitment to cooperate with peers, participate in the group process, to utilize healthy conflict resolution skills and model respectful relationships. The Co-Directors serve as supervisors, as addressed in the personnel policy, and may designate that authority.
Send resume and cover letter to: directors@vsdvalliance.org
VSDVAA is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a commitment to hiring and supporting a diverse staff.
(Posted: 8/13/10)
The Rappahannock Council Against Sexual Assault, located in
Fredericksburg, VA has a position open: Clinical Coordinator to
provide counseling, supervision and program development for sexual
assault/violence/abuse services program. Preferred candidate is
licensed in the state of Virginia, has a certification in Art Therapy
and/or trauma informed modalities, experience supervision staff and
interns and two years experience in working with victims of violence.
To apply for a paid position, please download employment application
from our website, www.rcasa.org and send in resume,application and
references to jobs@rcasa.org
RCASA is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in
regards to race, ethnicity, age, gender, sexual orientation, religion
or disability.
August 20, 2010 Domestic Violence Coordinator- Healthcare Partnership
Part- time
Work with staff at nonprofit domestic violence center and area hospitals to develop, coordinate, and manage training, procedures, and services to victims of domestic violence in the healthcare setting. Successful candidate will demonstrate ease in working with those from diverse backgrounds, public speaking, and program management. Seeking BA/BS; relevant experience. Salaried, part- time, includes occasional evenings, weekend and on-call responsibilities. Send RCDV application & resume to Personnel at RCDV, PO Box 1007, Fredbg, VA 22402. .Visit www.rcdv.com for application. Position open until filled. EOE.
Classification Title: Social Worker/ Domestic Violence Advocate (Posted: 8/20/10)
Position Number: L00002
Location: Powhatan 145
The Domestic Violence Advocate provides support, advocacy, crisis intervention, case management and education to victims of domestic violence with a primary focus on court advocacy services. Responsibilities include: client centered safety planning, domestic violence counseling/education, assistance connecting clients to community resources, emergency shelter coordination, and assistance with the facilitation of a domestic violence support group. Primary court advocacy responsibilities include: assisting victims of domestic violence navigate the judicial system, providing domestic violence specific services and support throughout the criminal justice process, court accompaniment, assistance and support to victims seeking protective orders, and systems advocacy.
Qualifications: A minimum of a B.S. or B.A. in Social Work or related human service field and an understanding of the issues of intimate partner and family violence is required. Additional qualifications: the ability to mange several projects and tasks simultaneously, flexibility, organization, self-direction, motivation and creativity. Must have a valid Virginia driver’s license. Strong written and oral skills are necessary. Participation in domestic violence training is required. Must successfully complete a Criminal History background check and a Virginia Department of Social Services Child Protective Services Central Registry search.
Salary: $36,150 per year.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Position is grant funded and will end June 30, 2011. Grants for continued funding will be pursued.
To be considered for this position, you must submit a completed Commonwealth of Virginia Application for Employment (DPT Form 10-012). If you need additional space to record your work history, you are encouraged to use either a Supplementary Experience Form (DPT Form 10-012A) or plain paper. These forms may be obtained from State and local offices of the Department o Social Services, from local offices of the Virginia Employment Commission, and on the DHRM Web site at www.dss.virginia.gov/jobs. You may also submit a resume with your completed application; however, a resume will not substitute for an application. Jobs can be viewed at https://jobs.agencies.virginia.gov.
Include the classification title, number and location of the position for which you are applying on all forms that you submit. If you wish to apply for other openings, you must submit a separate set of forms. The application and any other information which you wish to submit must be received at the address below by 12:00 noon, on Friday, September, 03, 2010. Please send your application to the address below:
Powhatan Department of Social Service
Attn: Brandi Tinsley, Domestic Violence Coordinator 3908 Old Buckingham Road, Suite 2
Powhatan, VA 23139
Postmarks are not considered as received.
Any application that is incomplete or received after the deadline will not be processed.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS POSITION IS NOT ACCEPTING ON-LINE APPLICATIONS.
Contact Information:
Powhatan Department of Social Services
Attention: Brandi Tinsley, Domestic Violence Program Coordinator, 3908 Old Buckingham Rd., Suite 2 Powhatan, VA 23139 Phone 804-598-5630
Sexual Violence Program
Alexandria, VA
Social Worker II/Victim Advocate (Posted: 8/20/10)
Provides social work and therapy services to clients (women, men and children) in the Sexual Assault Response and Awareness Program with the City of Alexandria, VA; provides individual and group therapy, case management and crisis intervention to adults and children who are victims of sexual violence; provides crisis intervention and counseling to callers on the program hotline; provides court accompaniment and legal advocacy to victims in criminal and civil court hearings; provides presentations and community education; performs data entry duties as required by state reporting; and performs other related duties as required. Must be able to communicate both in English and Spanish, orally and in writing, on a regular, daily basis. This is a full-time position, grant-funded, with a good salary and benefits.
Interested applicants can apply on-line through September 7, 2010 at http://alexandriava.gov/Jobs
Inquiries regarding this position can be directed to Claire Dunn at 703-746-4911
or claire.dunn@alexandriava.gov
Jobs out of State
National Sexual Violence Resource Center (Posted: 8-25-10)
Online Resource Specialist
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Online Resource Specialist is responsible for providing high quality
resources regarding sexual violence prevention to agencies and
individuals through web based technologies. Work includes outreach,
assessment, training, content development and content review. The
Online Resource Specialist also acts as a liaison to anti-sexual
violence and anti-oppression organizations working at local, state,
tribal, territory, national and international levels regarding the use
of technology to advance prevention
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from a four-year college or university.
Computer skills necessary; experience with social networking, podcasting
and web 2.0 preferred; website design and html coding skills preferred
but not required. Three years related experience and/or training; or
equivalent combination of education and experience in social justice,
social change work related to sexual violence prevention and
anti-oppression or related field strongly preferred.
To apply for this position please submit a cover letter and resume by
September 8, 2010 via email to employment@pcar.org. The NSVRC is
affiliated with the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape (PCAR).
* Send electronic submissions to: employment@pcar.org attn:
Delilah Rumburg, Executive Director. Note that you are applying for the
NSVRC Online Resource Specialist position.
* NO PHONE CALLS, PLEASE
Complete Job Description available at NSVRC website
<http://www.nsvrc.org/node/2107> .
National Sexual Violence Resource Center 123 North Enola Drive, Enola, PA 17025 717.909.0710 877.739.3895 Toll Free http://www.nsvrc.org <http://www.nsvrc.org/>
New Employment Opportunities at The Florida Coalition Against Domestic ViolencePOSITION ANNOUNCEMENTS (Posted: 8/2010) http://fcadv.org/employment.php
Empowerment Evaluator:
The successful candidate will design and conduct program evaluation studies for domestic violence centers and FCADV. Successful candidate will have knowledge of the root causes of violence against women and oppressed groups, skill in using statistical software such as SPSS, SAS, STATA, or Microsoft Excel for advanced statistical analysis, as well as common database and office software. The Empowerment Evaluator (EE) possesses at minimum, a Master’s Degree in program evaluation or related field with a quantitative area of specialization and three years of directly related experience in program evaluation. This position is located in Tallahassee with moderate, primarily in-state travel. National travel is required approximately two to three times per year.
Youth Prevention Specialist:
Provides training and technical assistance to Florida’s 42 certified domestic violence (DV) centers and allied partners. Successful candidate will have knowledge of root causes of violence against women and oppressed groups, proven training experience, ability to multi-task, and a consistent employment history. Candidate must have extensive knowledge of primary prevention of DV; experience planning, implementing and evaluating prevention programming; experience working with youth and engaging youth leadership; experience with the Coordinated Community Response to DV; and, a proven history of successful grassroots organizing for social change. High school diploma/equivalency and four years relevant experience or a bachelor’s degree in a related field and three years relevant experience. Excellent verbal/written communication skills required. This job is based in Tallahassee, Florida and requires extensive in-state and limited national travel.
Domestic Violence, Disability Compliance & Abuse in Later Life Specialist:
Successful candidate will have knowledge, skills and at least three years experience working with survivors of DV living with a disability. Candidate will have knowledge of the dynamics of abuse in later life. Successful candidate will have knowledge of root causes of violence against women and oppressed groups, a dynamic presence, proven training experience, ability to multi-task, a consistent employment history and the capacity to create and deliver interactive presentations. Provides training and technical assistance to the 42 certified Florida domestic violence centers and allied partners. High school diploma/equivalency and four years relevant experience or a bachelor’s degree in a related field and three years relevant experience. Excellent verbal/written communication skills. This job is based in Tallahassee, Florida and requires extensive in-state and limited national travel.
Administrative/Executive Assistant:
Applicant must have at minimum, an Associate’s Degree and two years experience, or a high school/equivalency diploma and four years experience as an Administrative/Executive Assistant. Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment including handling extensive travel arrangements, answering phones, executing purchase orders, and creating conference materials. Advanced skill in Excel, Word, database management and excellent writing and proofreading skills required.
Domestic Violence Program Monitor:
Successful candidate will have a minimum of three successful years experience working directly with survivors of domestic violence. Successful candidate will have knowledge of root causes of violence against women and oppressed groups and empowerment-based advocacy. Candidate will be responsible for ensuring quality services are provided to individuals seeking services at Florida’s certified DV centers. Candidate will have a consistent employment history. Experience working for a domestic violence/rape crisis center required. Responsibilities include pre and post monitoring procedures, adherence to federal regulations, preparation of monitoring reports, follow-up, statistical analysis, and technical assistance. Excellent verbal/written communication skills required. This job is based in Tallahassee, Florida and requires extensive in-state travel.
Director of Special Projects:
Successful candidate will have knowledge, skills and a minimum of three years experience in domestic violence center or coalition management. Candidate must have a successful history of grant writing and must demonstrate successful management of grant deliverables and budgets. Must have expertise working with survivors of domestic violence and knowledge of empowerment-based advocacy. Successful candidate will have knowledge of root causes of violence against women and oppressed groups, proven training experience, ability to multi-task, a consistent employment history and the capacity to create and implement programming. A Bachelor’s Degree and three years mgt/program development and supervision experience required or a high school/equivalency diploma and five years experience. An experienced candidate who has worked in a certified domestic violence center or for coalition is preferred. Excellent verbal/written communication skills. Proficient in Microsoft Word. This job is based in Tallahassee, Florida and requires extensive in-state and limited national travel.
Statewide Domestic Violence Hotline Advocate:
Fulltime and part-time positions available. Provides crisis intervention, information and referral to survivors of domestic violence who call Florida’s toll-free statewide domestic violence (DV) hotline. Successful candidate will have knowledge of root causes of violence against women and oppressed groups, proven crisis intervention experience, ability to multi-task, and a consistent employment history. Candidate must have extensive knowledge of the dynamics of DV and a proven history of successful advocacy on behalf of survivors of DV. Candidates who have worked for a domestic violence center are preferred. High school diploma/equivalency and four years relevant experience or a bachelor’s degree in a related field and three years relevant experience. Excellent verbal/written communication skills required. This job is based in Tallahassee, Florida and requires limited in-state and national travel.
Required: Cover letter of application, resume, salary requirements and three references to Personnel, FCADV, 425 Office Plaza Drive, Tallahassee, Florida 32301 or by FAX 850.425.3091 or via email to personnel@fcadv.org.
FCADV is an EOE/AA employer and encourages candidates from diverse populations to apply.
