Career Opportunities

Public Policy Specialist position available at the Arizona Coalition to End Sexual and Domestic Violence. 

JOB SUMMARY:

The Public Policy Specialist establishes public policy priorities and systems’ change efforts related to sexual and domestic violence, including the development of implementation strategies, providing information and education about public policy issues to victim service programs, grassroots activists, and statewide and national networks, as well as advocating for survivors in program and policy making committees. 

The Public Policy Specialist upholds the mission, vision, and guiding principles of the Arizona Coalition to End Sexual and Domestic Violence.

 CORE ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• In coordination with the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Strategy Officer, oversee ACESDV’s policy program and implement initiatives to affect policy and systems change in line with ACESDV’s mission and guiding principles;
• Build extensive and trusted relationships with elected officials, lawmakers, lobbyists, coalition partners, directly impacted community members, and other stakeholders by providing clear, fact-based analysis and resources and identifying opportunities for bipartisan, cross-ideological collaboration on ACESDV issues;
• Develop and implement ACESDV’s legislative agenda, including:
  • Consulting with and lobbying lawmakers, staff, agency leaders, and the Governor’s Office
  • Analyze and track legislation and system reform needs
  • Draft new legislation and policies and amendments to existing laws and policies
  • Prepare and deliver written and oral testimony
• Represent ACESDV at community meetings and committees that pertain to public policy or systems advocacy issues;
• Maintain strong relationships with ACESDV’s member programs through meetings, networking, training, technical assistance, and dissemination of public policy information;
• Facilitate member programs’ and survivors’ participation in public policy work, such as in state and local processes formulating rules, policy and procedure, and during the legislative session;
• In coordination with the Community Engagement Manager, prepare and disseminate action alerts, talking points, issue briefs, reports, op-eds, and factsheets, among other written materials and policy-related social media posts;
• Respond to media requests on policy issues;
• Work with the ACESDV Leadership Team on implementing major actions of the strategic plan;
• Assist with planning and presenting trainings on public policy advocacy and other related topics;
• Staff liaison to Public Policy Committee and any additional assigned committees;
• Coordinate advocacy activities including the annual Advocacy Day;
• Work collaboratively with the national domestic violence and sexual assault coalitions to advance nationwide policy campaigns;
• Supervise Public Policy Interns;
• Attend and participate in staff and department meetings;
• Provide support to and participate in ACESDV’s events;
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required for all candidates:

• A commitment to the Guiding Principles of ACESDV: acesdv.org/guiding-principles
• At least two years of legislative or policy advocacy experience;
• Substantial knowledge of sexual and domestic violence and related issues and a commitment to ending gendered violence and oppression;
• Understanding of the legislative process, political strategic planning, and the ability to build extensive, trusting, and respectful relationships across the political spectrum and in diverse communities.
• Ability to develop allies and work collaboratively in coalitions, and to navigate internal political dynamics among partner groups;
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, strong research and analytical skills, and the ability to articulate legal concepts and complex policy issues tactfully and effectively to a variety of audiences;
• Initiative, vision, and ability to develop and implement short and long-term policy strategies utilizing a broad range of advocacy, education, and organizing techniques;
• Demonstrated ability to manage details and follow-through with a minimum of direct supervision;
• Strong time management skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment with frequently changing demands;
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software, databases, and various web platforms;
• Ability to work long and irregular hours, particularly during the legislative session, including evening and weekend events as necessary;
• Access to reliable transportation and willingness to travel.

Ideal candidate will have:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field, such as public policy, legal studies, criminal justice, gender studies, or social work;
• Familiarity with Arizona legislature and political landscape;
• Experience with social justice work and social transformation advocacy/activism;
• Experience supervising staff and volunteers and monitoring progress towards goals;
• Experience providing education and/or training to adult audiences, especially related to issues of sexual and/or domestic violence;
• Experience applying empirical research to real-world issues;
• Experience in direct services to victims of sexual assault or domestic violence;
• Bilingual in English/Spanish.

SEND RESUME/CV AND COVER LETTER TO BY  WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 4th BY 5:00p:

Tasha Menaker
Chief Strategy Officer
Tasha@acesdv.org

Outreach Advocate position available at CAAFA.

Job Description:

The Outreach Advocate is responsible for assisting those who have experienced domestic and/or sexual violence, and their children. The Outreach 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 Community Services Director.  The starting compensation is $15.00-$16.50 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:

• Critically analyze situations and respond on a case-by-case basis.
• Conduct all Walk-In intakes which can include safety planning, crisis intervention, transportation, internal and external referrals to participants and their children.
• Case Manager for all general intake participants.
• Lead expert on Housing opportunities within the state
• Work cooperatively with other Outreach advocate to ensure THRIVE program requirements are met
• Work cooperatively with victim advocates on shared case management goals.
• Work cooperatively with other agencies that provide services to victims of domestic and sexual violence.
• Create, update and disseminate resource binder for each department.
• Provide support to different internal departments when necessary.
• Provide Outreach to victims, by distributing information and providing immediate assistance to victims at community events:
• Distributing program information in the community
• Maintain program participant files in accordance with legal and grant requirements, complete all intakes, progress notes, and/or closures during prescribed timeframes;
• Conduct community presentations and/or tabling events
• Respond to OSR
• Attend all regularly scheduled meetings and trainings as required;
• Other duties as assigned.

Reports To:  Community 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.

Please send cover letter and resume by November 30th to 

Samantha Weiss, Director of Programs

samanthaw@caafaaz.org