Career Opportunities

Sojourner Center is searching for an Executive Director

Sojourner Center welcomes letters of interest, nominations and resumes for the most strategic position within the organization; Executive Director. Since 1977, Sojourner Center has been a tireless advocate for the elimination of domestic violence and has a staff of 75 who have served 60,000 adults and children.

The Opportunity

The Executive Director under the guidance of the CEO for JFCS and the Board of Directors will provide organizational leadership, ensure the financial solvency of the agency and solidify the branding of the organization, through programs and activities designed to eliminate domestic abuse. Key to the success of this position will be the ability to fundraise, establish effective public/private partnerships and cultivate community coalitions that strengthen the mission, values and long-term goals of Sojourner Center.

Key Assets for this Position

The Executive Director will possess a positive media presence and collaborate with diverse stakeholders in the advocacy of providing services to those impacted by the pandemic of domestic violence. A proven track record of leading a similarly situated not-for-profit agency, and the capacity to provide strategic direction as well as manage day-to-day operations, is characteristic of the talent we desire in this role.

Why Sojourner Makes a Difference

Domestic violence remains stigmatized in multiple cultures and those seeking help are often unsure of the consequences of seeking help. Through “trauma informed care”, Sojourner Center is able to house 1,000 individuals in shelters and transitional housing and through specifically designed programs and activities create a stabilized environment for recovery.

 Interested Candidates

 Please send a cover letter and current resume to James.Baldwin@jfcsaz.org or Gwynn.Simpson@jfcsaz.org to be considered for this position.

To review the job description, please visit:   https://bit.ly/2v3cNeH

POSITION:  Executive Director  at Verde Valley Sanctuary        

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR:  Board President

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:  The ED will be thoroughly committed to Verde Valley Sanctuary’s mission. The ED should have proven leadership, coaching, and relationship management experience. Concrete demonstrable experience and other qualifications include:

• Experience with DV issues, case management, social work, mental health issues.
• Unwavering commitment to quality programs and data-driven program evaluation.
• Excellence in organizational management with the ability to coach staff, set and achieve strategic objectives, and manage a budget.
• Past success working with a Board of Directors with the ability to cultivate existing board member relationships.
• Strong marketing, public relations, and fundraising experience with the ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; a persuasive and passionate communicator with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Action-oriented, entrepreneurial, adaptable, and innovative approach to business planning.
• Ability to work effectively in collaboration with diverse groups of people.
• Passion, idealism, integrity, positive attitude, mission-driven, and self-directed.

REQUIRED EDUCATION:  Advanced degree, with at least 7 years of senior management experience; track record of effectively leading an organization and staff; ability to point to specific examples of having developed and operationalized strategies that have taken an organization to the next stage of growth.

CLEARANCE:   Fingerprint Card, TB Test, Central Registry.

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY: The Executive Director (ED) will have overall strategic and operational responsibility for Verde Valley Sanctuary’s staff, programs, and execution of its mission. S/he will initially develop deep knowledge of the field, core programs, operations, and business plan.

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

Leadership and Management:

• Ensure ongoing programmatic excellence, program evaluation, and consistent quality of finance and administration, fundraising, communications, and systems; recommend timelines and resources needed to achieve strategic goals.
• Actively engage and energize Verde Valley Sanctuary volunteers, board members, event committees, partnering organizations, and funders.
• Support a strong Board of Directors, build board involvement with strategic direction.
• Lead, coach, develop, and retain Verde Valley Sanctuary’s management team.
• Ensure effective systems to track progress, and regularly evaluate programs, so as to measure successes that can be effectively communicated to the board, funders, and other constituents.
• Administer directly, or through appropriate delegation, the delivery of services for families suffering from domestic violence.
• Work with other community agencies to coordinate and administer effectively managed programs and services for the prevention of domestic violence.
• Stay informed of pertinent legislation and procedures regarding domestic violence and inform Board and staff of changes that may have an impact on the Sanctuary’s services.
• Demonstrate awareness of demographic, economic, and population needs as well as local government structures, community services and other available resources.
• Hire, evaluate, supervise and discharge staff within the guidelines of the personnel policies.
• Assure that the physical facilities are maintained and are in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local requirements.
• Work with Business Manager and Board Treasurer to develop and administer the annual budget.
• Remember that the Verde Valley Sanctuary mission is to support families in crisis.

Fundraising and Communications:

• Expand local revenue generating and fundraising activities to support program operations.
• Deepen and refine all aspects of communications—from web presence to external relations with the goal of creating stronger community awareness.
• Use external presence and relationships to garner new opportunities.
• Work with grant writer to submit successful grant applications to support program operations and to identify new sources of funding.
• Strengthen and build partnerships and establish relationships with funders and community leaders.
• Be an external local presence that publishes and communicates program results with an emphasis on the successes of the Sanctuary’s programs.

Send cover letter and resumes by March 6, 2020 to Board President, Daniel R. Griffin, at dan@desertfoothillscpa.com.

Case Coordinator-Child & Family Services position available at Emerge! Center Against Domestic Abuse

Full-time/Benefits Eligible
Bilingual (English/Spanish) Preferred
Tuesday – Friday 12:30p – 9:00p and Sat 10:00a – 6:30p *
*Flexibility to work outside of regular schedules as needed for monthly program activities.
Emerge Center Against Domestic Abuse has begun an organizational process of transforming philosophy and practice to acknowledge the root causes of violence as being embedded in multiple, intersecting systemic oppressions (sexism, racism, homophobia, transphobia, classism/poverty, able-ism, and anti-immigrant sentiment).

These conversations directly impact the climate and culture of our organization and are tied to the climate and culture in our community related to violence as a normalized experience. We are seeking team members across the organization who understand that humanizing the experience of all people is a radical act in a non-profit system and who are willing to be a part of transforming our organizational culture to be a more antiracist multicultural institution.

We are seeking job applicants who understand it is our responsibility to ensure that our responses to domestic abuse must include the experiences of those who are most in need and who have the least amount of access to help and support and who can work in an environment that is rapidly changing.

We’re committed to making our community a safer place for everyone. Join us!

In this position you will:

• Provide individual and group support services to children and families.
• Support participants from a trauma informed care approach.
• Work closely with the Program Supervisor – Family Services to implement programming and curriculum for children and families.
• Develop a network of resources throughout the community to enhance the ability to be a liaison for adult participants.
• Provide education and information to adult participants regarding the impact of abuse on their children.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Support participants from a trauma informed care approach
• Provides support, advocacy and case management services with children and families
• Plans and facilitates educational support groups for children, focusing on domestic abuse themes and emotional literacy
• Prepares activities for children in group settings
• Prepares and facilitates family sessions and parent groups as well as individual sessions
• Ensures the safety of each child in the program through direct constant supervision of the children and their environment
• Provides parenting information, education and emotional support to adult participants about the impact of abuse on their children
• Supervises family services volunteers and interns on site in collaboration with the Program Supervisor –Family Services
• Networks with and makes appropriate referrals to community agencies, assessing available services appropriate to participants’ needs
  Provides presentations at high schools on the subject of teen dating violence and healthy relationships
  Provides community presentations on the impact of abuse on children
  Collects statistics monthly and report quarterly, includes surveys, success story, and demographics
  Adheres to agency policies and procedures and all City, County, State and Federal rules and regulations

QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate degree, Bachelor degree preferred
• Two years related experience in the social service field and/or in the area of domestic violence
  o Or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience
• Experience working with adolescent populations preferred
• Knowledge of teen dating violence dynamics preferred
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

• Effective listening
• Excellent written and oral communication
• Knowledge of the dynamics of domestic violence
• Knowledge of the impact of trauma
• Knowledge of group facilitation and dynamics
• Ability to assess potential crisis situations and take appropriate action
• Ability to work well independently and be self-motivated
• Proficient computer skills including e-mail, calendars, document processing, spreadsheets and databases

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Appropriate fingerprint clearance through the Arizona Department of Public Safety
• CPR/First Aid certification
• Valid Arizona Driver License and proof of automobile insurance
  (No action is needed to acquire fingerprint clearance or CPR/1st Aid prior to possible employment and Emerge will cover expenses upon
  employment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Must be able to sit or stand for long periods of time
• Must be able to express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken word to impart oral information to clients or to the public and to convey detailed spoken instructions to other workers accurately or quickly
• Provide CPR/First Aid
• Must be able to lift up to twenty-five pounds
• Emerge is an equal opportunity employer

To apply, email cover letter and resume to Jill O’Rourke at jillo@emergecenter.org.