Virginia Sexual and Domestic Violence Action Alliance

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.

Safe Harbor, a comprehensive domestic violence program serving Henrico County and the Greater Richmond area, has one opening for a position to begin immediately.

Shelter Night Manager (Posted: 4/29/08)

Description: Responsible for shelter operations and client safety on overnight shifts.Duties include: maintain safety of house and residents; complete intake procedures; provide information, safety planning, and referral service to 24-hour crisis hotline callers; provide emotional support to clients in shelter while maintaining fairness and equitable relations by even enforcement of rules and warnings based on Safe Harbor’s policies; maintain records of client interaction according to Safe Harbor policies and procedures; facilitate weekly house meetings of clients; assist in maintaining a clean and sanitary shelter environment—includes light household chores shared with other shelter staff;attend all staff meetings and retreats. Full-time position.

Qualifications: High school diploma and at least one year of related experience. An understanding of the issues of family violence and sensitivity to the plight of battered families; ability to work with people of various ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds; an ability to remain patient and calm under stressful situations; energetic and flexible; self-directed and able to make decisions. Crisis hotline training a plus! Training will be required of those with no background education in domestic violence.

Please send resume and cover letter to Erica Johnson, Shelter Operations Manager, via email at erica@safeharborshelter.com. No phone inquiries please. Close date: May 9, 2008

Child Services Coordinator

Project Horizon is seeking a Child Services Coordinator provide individual and group counseling for child & adult survivor victims of domestic violence and sexual assault and to coordinate children’s activities for our emergency shelter. This is a full-time position with benefits. Occasional weekend or evening work may be required. B.S. in counseling or related human service field required, master’s degree preferred.

Resume and cover letter and 3 references should be sent to Judy Casteele, Executive Director, 120 Varner Lane, Lexington, VA 24450 or ph@rockbridge.net by May 16. EOE

Jobs out of State

Brown University Health Services (Posted: 4/29/08) is seeking a Sexual Assault Response and Prevention Program Coordinator to work in the Office of Health Education. This is a permanent 11-month position (one month off in the summer).

The Sexual Assault Response and Prevention Program Coordinator conducts education and outreach programs, provides support to students and advocates for improved systems and responses related to the issue of sexual violence.

Job requirements are:

¨ MSW, MPH, an equivalent degree or the equivalent combination of education and experience required.

¨ Demonstrated ability to provide support to victims of sexual violence

¨ Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to conduct educational programs and training workshops

¨ Familiarity with best practices related to policy development and victim advocacy preferred

¨ Ability to work with a diverse population of students and colleagues

¨ Proficient computer skills

¨ Available to work some nights and/or weekends

If interested, please apply online at http://careers.brown.edu

Brown University is an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action Employer.

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