Director of Children and Family Services, The Center for Women and Families, Louisville, KY

Director of Children and Family Services

Posted on: January 15, 2015
Posted by: The Center for Women and Families

The Center for Women and Families provides trauma-informed advocacy and support for individuals, families and entire communities affected by intimate partner violence and sexual assault. We mitigate the impact of trauma by building resiliency and reducing risk factors at all levels. We are guided by a strong grassroots history, feminist history, a commitment to social justice, a focus on prevention and a vision of creating a world without violence.

Overview of Responsibilities

The Director of Children and Family Services will provide strategic direction, oversight and supervision of our Kentucky and Indiana residential client services. The Director will ensure best practices of children, youth and family services across all departments and function as a key member of the Senior Leadership team. The Director will supervise the development, implementation, and evaluation of residential client services and children's services across the organization and ensure that client services work toward reducing clients' risk factors, increasing protective factors, and mitigating the effects of trauma. The Director will ensure the shelter environment and direct service delivery is in line with Trauma Informed Care principles for children and families exposed to violence. The Director will collaborate and coordinate with appropriate staff to develop and oversee program outcomes and evaluation, grants, HR needs, and budgets. The Director will participate in the development of departmental budgets and manage approved budgets each fiscal year.

Position Requirements

The position requires someone with a Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, Social Work, or a related field. A clinical license is also required. Experience in residential settings is required, and additional experience in community-based or in-home settings is preferred. A minimum of 5 years of clinical experience working with children, youth and families is also required, along with 2 years of supervisory experience. The position requires someone with a strong working understanding of Trauma Informed Care principles.

This posting will be closed once position is filled.

Salary Range: $47,500 - $50,000

HOW TO APPLY

Apply online at: louisvilleworks.com

Send Cover Letter and Resume to: tamara.reif@cwfempower.org

Graduate Assistant in Women's Basketball, DePauw University, Greencastle, IN

Graduate Assistant for Women's Basketball

Posted on: April 15, 2013
Posted by: DePauw University

DESCRIPTION 

The graduate assistant for women's basketball is responsible for assisting the head women's basketball coach in implementing and directing all phases of a competitive NCAA Division III basketball program at DePauw University. This includes recruiting quality student-athletes, organizing and planning practices and game strategies, scouting, coaching, scheduling, budgeting and planning team travel in compliance with University, conference and NCAA rules and regulations.

DUTIES 

Understand and comply with NCAA Division III, conference and University rules and regulations.

Demonstrate a philosophy that emphasizes academic priorities for student-athletes.

Demonstrate sensitivity to individuals of diverse cultural backgrounds and a commitment to a diverse community.

Along with the head coach and assistant coach, implement a comprehensive recruiting plan for the identification and recruitment of qualified student-athletes.

As directed by the head coach and assistant coach, schedule games, make transportation and lodging arrangements for team travel.

As directed by the head coach and assistant coach, develop and implement plans and strategies for practices and competition.

Assist with managing the women's basketball operating budget,

Assist with evaluating program effectiveness.

Monitor student-athletes' academic progression.

Other duties as assigned by the head basketball coach and/or Director of Athletics.

QUALIFICATIONS 

Bachelor's degree required.

Collegiate playing experience in basketball highly desirable.

A valid U.S. driver's license is required.

Excellent communication skills.

Commitment to and history of strong belief in mentoring students and demonstrated experience working with young adults.

Desire to work in a rural, small-school environment devoted to providing liberal arts education, building community, and helping students prepare for their future careers.

HOW TO APPLY

For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please do not email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website. http://depauwjobs.iapplicants.com/ViewJob-431455.html