Career Opportunities

Bilingual Domestic Violence Response Coordinator Position Available at ACESDV

REPORTS TO: Domestic Violence Response Manager
EFFECTIVE DATE: November 2017
REVISION DATE: June 23, 2020
STATUS: Full-Time 40 hours/week
Starting Salary Range: $36,556-$59,334
FSLA Exempt

JOB SUMMARY:
The Arizona Coalition to End Sexual and Domestic Violence (ACESDV) Bilingual Domestic Violence Response Coordinator
(DVRC) is primarily responsible for providing training, technical assistance, and support to domestic violence responders
and service providers, as well as developing evidence-based training curriculum to serve as best practices for domestic
violence programs in Arizona. The DVRC is required to facilitate and participate in local and statewide task forces upon
request and as appropriate, and coordinate domestic violence system reform efforts statewide.
The DVRC upholds the mission, vision and guiding principles of ACESDV.

CORE ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Work with the ACESDV Leadership Team on implementing major actions of the strategic plan;
• Provide technical assistance, support, and training to domestic violence programs, responders, and statewide
community partners;
• Maintain expertise related to domestic violence identification and response through training, study, and
collaboration with professionals from across the country;
• Research and develop evidence-based curriculum for delivery of domestic violence training;
• Analyze systems and support systems advocacy efforts when appropriate and relevant to domestic violence
response issues;
• Participate in workgroups with key stakeholders to enhance identification and response to domestic violence;
• Act as a Coalition representative on statewide and regional committees, task forces and at community meetings;
• Assist with the coordination of ACESDV statewide conferences and training summits;
• Accurate completion of required department and grant contract reports;
• Provide support to and participate in ACESDV’s events;
• Attend and/or facilitate staff and department meetings;
• Supervise interns and volunteers;
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Required for all candidates:
• A commitment to the Guiding Principles of ACESDV: www.acesdv.org/guiding-principles
• A commitment to ending gendered violence and oppression;
• Network-building capabilities, including the ability to do outreach and collaboration with diverse stakeholders
related to domestic violence;
• Ability to gather and synthesize empirical research to develop training and resource materials informed by best
practices;
• Experience working with diverse communities, including communities of color and LGBTQ+ communities;
• Demonstrated team building, problem solving, creative/analytic thinking skills, and organization skills;
• Strong public presentation and speaking skills, and proficient with PowerPoint;
• Excellent written, oral communication, and listening skills;
• Access to reliable transportation and ability to travel nationally and statewide;
• Demonstrated ability to work in high pressure, limited resource work environment;
• Bilingual in English/Spanish.

Ideal candidate will have:
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in criminal justice, gender/women’s studies, social work, public policy, or related
field;
• Strong knowledge of domestic violence and related issues;
• Experience with social justice work and social transformation advocacy/activism;
• Experience providing education and/or training to adult audiences, especially related to issues of domestic
violence;
• Experience applying empirical research to real-world issues;
• Experience in direct services to victims of domestic violence;

Please submit cover letter and resume/CV to Doreen Nicholas, Domestic Violence Response Manager at doreen@acesdv.org.

Apply by Friday, July 10th, 2020. First review of applications will be the week of July 13th, 2020. Position will close when filled.

Shelter Advocate position available at CAAFA

Job Description:

The Advocate is responsible for assisting those who have experienced domestic and/or sexual violence, and their children, in CAAFA’s shelter program. The Advocate is responsible for providing services, creating a supportive environment, and interacting with participants, and their children, in a manner that builds on their strengths. This position reports to the Residential Services Director. The open position is a full time shift, Wednesday- Saturday. The starting compensation is $15.00-$16.20 commensurate with experience and salary history, and a 5% increase in base pay for bi-lingual English/Spanish abilities. Other benefits include health insurance coverage and generous paid time off.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Respond to On Scene Response (OSR) calls in collaboration with community partners.
• Provide safety planning and crisis intervention to participants and their children in a residential setting as needed;
• Provide Case Management;
• Work cooperatively with other agencies that provide services to victims of domestic and sexual violence;
• Provide assistance with resolving conflicts within the shelter setting;
• Critically analyze situations and respond on a case-by-case basis;
• Ensure that all shelter participants have essential supplies for personal hygiene, meals, clothing, and/or housekeeping;
• Maintain program participant files in accordance with legal and grant requirements, complete all intakes, progress notes, and/or closures during prescribed timeframes;
• Facilitate shelter meetings and/or support groups;
• Provide educational components on domestic violence, sexual violence, financial literacy, and other topics;
• Provide transportation as needed;
• Attend all regularly scheduled meetings and trainings as required;
• Routine cleaning of shelter;
• Perform tasks requested by Shelter Manager such as organizing office and/or storage areas, reviewing and revising materials, literature, and general paperwork, monitoring and maintaining shelter calendar of events, making announcements and updates when necessary; and
• Other duties as assigned.

Reports To: Residential Services Director

Minimum Education Qualifications:

Hold an Associate’s Degree in related area (Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, Women’s Studies, Justice Studies, Counseling, Family Studies, Criminal Justice, Pre-Law, etc) or two (2) years work experience in the field of social services, preferably in the area of domestic or sexual abuse.  Additional related work experience may substitute for education requirement.  

Preferred Qualifications:

Bilingual English/Spanish;

Bachelors Degree in related area (Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, Women’s Studies, Justice Studies, Counseling, Family Studies, Criminal Justice, Pre-Law, etc); and/or

Experience working in a shelter.

Required Knowledge, Skill and Ability:

• Commitment to addressing sexual and domestic violence;
• Knowledge of the dynamics of trauma, sexual and domestic violence;
• General knowledge of social services;
• Ability to work effectively with and provide responsive services to people from diverse backgrounds and lived experiences;
• Effective interviewing and crisis counseling skills;
• Ability to remain calm in crisis situations;
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills;
• Caring, honest, and cooperative nature;
• Supportive, sensitive, and empathetic personality;
• Strong problem solving skills;
• Ability to be flexible;
• Maintain a positive attitude;
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently;
• Ability to respect confidentiality of information learned through providing services; Consistently represent the mission and philosophy of the agency; and
• Maintain effective and cooperative relationships with community partners, other employees, and volunteers.

Send cover letter and resume to Alicia Misilao, Residential Services Director at aliciam@caafaaz.org.

Community Services Director position available at Community Alliance Against Family Abuse (CAAFA)

 Job Description:

The Community Services Director is responsible for managing the outreach staff and community programs. This position is responsible for ensuring that services are trauma-informed, advocacy-based and victim-centered. The Community Services Director is also responsible for ensuring legal and grant requirements are met, that proper documentation is kept, and for assisting with grant reports related to outreach services. This position is also responsible for community relations. The Community Services Director supervises the Sexual Violence Services Advocates, Outreach Advocate, and the Legal Advocates. This position reports to the Director of Programs. The starting compensation is $38,000-$45,000 commensurate with experience and salary history, and a 5% increase in base pay for bi-lingual English/Spanish abilities. Other benefits include health insurance coverage and flexible scheduling options.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Ensures program development and implementation based on best practices while following strict confidentiality and ethical guidelines;
• Directly supervises the Sexual Violence Services Advocates, Outreach Advocate and Legal Advocates.
• Promotes trauma informed practices at an individual and organizational level;
• Develops partnerships with and works collaboratively with other social service agencies and community entities to increase outreach to potential participants and secure resources for program participants;

• Works cooperatively with Director of Programs to ensure advocates and volunteers receive adequate training and supervision.
• Works cooperatively with Director of Programs to ensure that all documentation is completed timely and accurately.
• Works cooperatively with Director of Programs to ensure grant compliance benchmarks are met accordingly.
• Ensures issues at outreach office are addressed within a timely, direct, and respectful manner.
• Ensures services delivered through the outreach program are advocacy-based and low barrier.
• Provides assistance with resolving conflicts among outreach team.
• Critically analyzes situations and respond on a case-by-case basis.
• Assists advocates in planning, goal setting, and achieving goals through reflective supervision.
• Actively participates in supervision with Director of Programs.
• Conducts outreach presentations to community members.

• Ensures that the needs of program participants are being met and are within funding and contract parameters.

• Facilitates case reviews/staffings at Direct Services meetings;
• Ensures policies and procedures are being adhered to among the outreach team
• Ensures services are being facilitated according to outcome measures stipulated by funding sources.
• Facilitates direct services when needed.
• Completes and assists in required weekly, monthly, and quarterly reporting as needed;

• Provides service data to Director of Programs and Grants Manager;  
• Actively participates and engages as a member of the Shared Leadership Team

• Participates in the Annual CAAFA Fundraiser (not the lead).
• Required Monthly Report to Director of Programs 1 week prior to Board of Director’s Meeting

• Represents CAAFA at community meetings and events as directed.
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Programs.

Reports To:  Director of Programs

Minimum Qualifications:

Masters degree in the field of social sciences or related fields or four (4) years work experience in crisis response, community services, and domestic/sexual violence services, or related fields. 

Ability to obtain Level I Fingerprint Clearance Card and First Aid and CPS certification.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bilingual English/Spanish
Experience in domestic and/or sexual violence community advocacy
Supervisory Experience

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• General knowledge of domestic abuse, sexual abuse, social services, community organizations, and health services;
• Supervisory or management skills;
• Effective interviewing and crisis counseling skills;
• Ability to remain calm in crisis situations;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
• Caring, honest, and cooperative nature;
• Supportive, sensitive, and empathetic personality;
• Strong problem solving skills;
• Ability to be flexible;
• Ability to provide responsive services to a diverse population of program participants;
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude;
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently;
• Ability to respect confidentiality of information learned through providing services;
• Consistently represent the mission and philosophy of the agency; and
• Maintain effective and cooperative relationships with community partners, participants, other employees, and volunteers.

To apply, send cover letter and resume to:

Mara Noel White, LMSW
Director of Programs
maraw@caafaaz.org
p: 480-982-0205 ex. 224