Leadership

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

Group Facilitator, DV Offender Treatment Services (Part-Time) at Chrysalis

About us…

Chrysalis, a 35-year-old nonprofit in Phoenix, is seeking inspired individuals to join our innovative team that provides shelter, housing, counseling, treatment, and other services to those impacted by domestic violence (DV). Chrysalis serves more than 1,400 individuals annually and is proud to be the first certified trauma-informed care provider in Arizona!

About the position…

The PAC/PEACE Facilitator, co-facilitates Domestic Violence Treatment groups for people charged with domestic violence offenses and completes intake assessments with new clients as needed. The PAC/PEACE Facilitator uses effective clinical and interpersonal skills while incorporating Trauma Informed Care principles along with the agency core values of empowerment, safety, integrity, excellence, innovation and compassion. PAC stands for Preventing Abusive Conduct and PEACE stands for Putting an End to Abuse and Cultivating Empathy. Plus:

• Co-facilitate groups following the Chrysalis Domestic Violence Curriculum and complete quality progress notes
• Perform intake interviews and assessments with people referred to the Chrysalis PAC/PEACE Program as needed
• Complete monthly reports as required by Maricopa County Attorney’s Office and Chrysalis internal reporting system
• Co-create and update treatment plans with clients
• Attend and participate in staff meetings
• Attend and participate in clinical supervision with an Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners approved clinical supervisor
• Attend and participate in Chrysalis staff training
• Other duties as assigned

 Required…

• Masters degree in Counseling or related field or Bachelor’s degree in behavioral health related field plus two years experience or combination of education and experience equal to Master’s degree (six years)
• Knowledge of and/or interest learning about incorporating Trauma Informed Care principles in treatment groups
• Knowledge of domestic violence and related issues
• Knowledge of community resources
• Experience in group facilitation and completing intake assessments
• Demonstrate ability to maintain professional relationship with clients
• Ability to function well in crisis situation
• Ability to maintain working relationships with supervisor, co-workers, clients and community agencies
• Ability to communicate well verbally and in writing

 Perks of the position…

• Clinical Supervision Hours: Yes! Provided for free by a LCSW toward Independent Licensure
• Curriculum Development: Yes! Ability to work with a cutting edge creative and collaborative team!
• Case loads: Very manageable amounts; ample time for documentation; priority of relationships over efficiencies!
• New Graduates: Welcomed and encouraged to apply!
• Pay range: $14.50 per hour
• Vacation Time: Yes! (accrued over time)
• Sick Time: Yes! (accrued over time)
• Benefits: Dental Insurance, 401(k) with Employer Match
• Location: Close proximity to the light rail
• Feel Good: The life-changing rewards of helping over 1,400 domestic abuse victims find refuge, heal from the trauma of abuse, become safe and financially stable, and gain knowledge of the issues related to abuse in the future!

 Other Requirements…

She/he must provide own transportation and automobile insurance and have the ability to travel throughout the community; must be able to pass a fingerprint and background clearance as required by Chrysalis and ADHS licensure requirements; must maintain current CPR and first aid training as required by Chrysalis policies; Routinely moves equipment weighing up to 25 lbs and may be required to ascend/descend stairs.

Interested?…

Chrysalis cares about the individual, promoting both personal and professional success. If you embrace and apply the core values of Chrysalis — empowerment, safety, integrity, excellence, innovation and compassion — we invite you to apply for the Group Facilitator position online through this link!  

Chrysalis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It recruits and hires without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran or disability status, sexual orientation, gender expression, or any factors prohibited by law and affirms in policy and practice to support equal opportunity in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Job Type: Part-time

Salary: $14.50 /hour