Development Manager, Green Doors, Austin, TX

Development Manager

Posted on: January 13, 2015
Posted by: Green Doors

Founded in 1990 by a formerly homeless young woman, Green Doors' mission is to transform lives and communities in Central Texas. Green Doors accomplishes this by: creating affordable, safe, quality housing; providing residents with access to supportive services; and educating about, and advocating for, individuals and families struggling with homelessness and at-risk for homelessness.

Green Doors' programmatic activity is broken out into 3 areas: 1) Housing; 2) Homeless Prevention Services; and 3) Education/Advocacy. Green Doors' Housing Program is focused on creating different types of housing tailored to the needs of residents. Throughout Austin, the organization owns and manages 28 properties, serving approximately 400 residents annually, and manages housing rental assistance vouchers for low income households. Through these opportunities, Green Doors is able to serve a variety of people struggling with poverty and homelessness, including veterans, persons with disabilities, and single parent families.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Primary responsibilities include: leading development efforts - specifically foundation, government and individual campaigns; grant writing and donor cultivation; data management and reporting; committee leadership and event support; and communication and public relations efforts.

PRIMARY ROLES & TASKS

Development Leadership:

• Help design, implement, and manage a comprehensive proactive development plan focused on expanding and enhancing relationships and increasing philanthropic support.
• Advance Green Doors' interests by researching and identifying new sources of support, proactively seeking opportunities to generate new proposals based on funder guidelines and interests, and building strong communication ties.
• Serve as staff lead for the Board Development Committee - creating a culture of possibility to reach fundraising goals. Ability to encourage and maintain direction towards fundraising goals, without getting sidetracked by other ideas, will be imperative.
• Serve as lead for constituent database conversion and reimplementation (moving from Exceed (historical) to eTapestry within the first six months of position).

Grant Writing and Proposal Development:

• Serve as the lead on preparing grants for government and civic support.
• Develop highly competitive proposals and leverage diverse corporate and foundation goals and preferences in conjunction with organization's goals.
• Monitor proposal deadlines, prepare and edit proposals, and manage proposal submissions – always insuring a high quality product.
• Role often requires the candidate to work independently on grants (vs. team writing).

Donor Identification and Cultivation:

• Help identify individual, corporate, and foundation prospects; track research/contacts in a manner that multiple people may be successfully involved.
• Maintain a high quality stewardship process for active corporate and foundation prospects and donors. Ensure that stewardship and reporting requirements are met to sustain successful partnerships, and maintain detailed records of solicitation activities.
• Help implement an individual donor strategy which will include cultivation, solicitation and recognition components. Steward existing individual donors and obtain support from new individual donors.

Data Management and Reporting:

• Serve as the lead for constituent database utilization related to fundraising, volunteers, and communication efforts.
• Effectively enter/track/maintain data and proactively tailor data collection to organizational needs.
• Ensure all donor acknowledgements, reports, updates, and other requirements are fulfilled in a high-quality, timely manner.
• Regularly prepare development reports and assist with queries related to the development plan and associated goals.
• Maintain all work product on shared drive (server), ensuring compliance with existing organizational structure.

Development Committee and Event Support:

• Host meetings, maintain scorecards, and facilitate communication with the Development Committee to achieve objectives.
• Serve as the staff lead/collaborator on Committee hosted "Friendraisers."
• Assist in the leading of special events (both internal and third-party): create all communication pieces for events, steward relationships with third-party hosts, publish information about the event on Green Doors' website and other internet-based avenues, etc.

Communication and Public Relations:

• Promote the services of the organization and its programs: create and update program and agency communication pieces (with team input), solicit and schedule speaking engagements for staff, create campaign communication tools, represent Green Doors at tabling and speaking events, etc.
• Create/Edit Green Doors' email newsletter: obtain newsletter stories from staff members, edit stories for content and grammar, design layout, and arrange for printing and mailing of newsletters.
• Collaborate on Facebook efforts, ensuring the lead staff receives appropriate updates to share.
• Serve as a liaison between Green Doors' Executive Director and the local media: obtain quotes and information from Executive and Deputy Directors to prepare press releases, create and distribute press releases to local media, pitch story ideas to local reporters, and schedule radio and television appearances, as needed.
• Maintain the Green Doors website: regularly update donor lists, program statistics, and create web pages (with contractor), as necessary.
• Help develop and execute Strategic Communication plan for Green Doors (this is a secondary task, development efforts will be the first priority during the initial six months of the position).

And perform other tasks as assigned/needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree required (related field preferred).
• Minimum of 3 years of related experience in a non-profit development position required; development leadership experience strongly preferred. CFRE preferred.
• Highly motivated self-starter, entrepreneurial team player who has a commitment to and passion for Green Doors' mission.
• Strategic vision and impeccable attention to organizational detail
• Ability to work independently, but also possess a collaborative style and flexibility - seasoned with a sense of humor and perspective
• Superb communication skills (both written and oral) – must be a strong writer
• Experience using a constituent database for fundraising (eTapestry or Raiser's Edge experience preferred). Candidates with previous database administration or leadership experience strongly preferred.
• Strong candidates would be able to demonstrate previous success in: reaching fundraising goals, leading board efforts to increase organizational support, and have a history of high quality grants being written and awarded.
• Ability to present professionally to a diverse group of constituents; strong public speaking experience is preferred.
• Must have sensitivity to issues of lower-income people and marginalized communities. Ability to tell Green Doors' story, without compromising the integrity of our mission or the people the organization serves, is imperative.
• General computer literacy required (Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Internet, etc.). Web publishing or design software experience preferred.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Employee must satisfactorily complete a criminal background check, driving history check, and have a valid Texas Driver's License to be eligible for employment. Position requires reliable transportation. Evening and weekend hours will be required.

Salary: Commensurate with Experience (includes competitive benefits package)

HOW TO APPLY

Please email a cover letter and resume, including the position title in the subject line, to the attention of Christa Noland (Executive Director) at hiring@greendoors.org. Visit our website at www.greendoors.org for more information on the organization. And please do not contact by phone. EOE.

PT Manager of Hotline Services, National Domestic Violence Hotline, Austin, TX

PT Manager of Hotline Services

Posted on: September 5, 2014
Application deadline: September 12, 2014
Posted by: National Domestic Violence Hotline

The PT Manager of Hotline Services (MHS) is a member of the National Domestic Violence Hotline (NDVH) Program Team.

Under the supervision of the Director of Operations, the PT MHS provides leadership, direction and support to a team of Hotline Advocates and is responsible for the supervision of the day to day operations and the delivery of quality of services on the Hotline.

The PT MHS schedule is Sunday – Wednesday, 1:00 am – 6:00 am, but due to NDVH's 24/7, 365 days per year operation, hours may exceed 20 hours per week and require adjustments in work hours and may include nights, weekends, and holidays.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for scheduling, supervising and coaching Hotline Advocates to provide quality service and cover telephone lines 24 hours per day, 365 days per year, including weekends and holidays, and posting of schedule weekly.
• Oversees the accuracy of all employee changes, status records, timesheets, etc.
• Holds regular supervisory meetings and conducts at least one formal job performance evaluation per year with each Hotline Advocate on the team.
• Participates weekly in Managers of Hotline Services meeting.
• Provides initial orientation and on-going training for Hotline Advocates.
• Role models of standards of conduct and workplace success factors.
• Prepare and maintain documents and reports as required.
• Review and process required correspondence in a timely manner, including mail, e-mail and FYI's.
• Provide Hotline Advocates with current information, tools and guidance.
• Compiles, analyzes, designs computer generated statistical reports and telephone data reports that show calls answered, abandonment rates and statistical averages and submits to Hotline Program team.
• Provides any additional reports requested by the Hotline Program Team or Director.
• Responds to incoming calls during peak call periods.
• Provides Hotline Advocates with onsite assistance for difficult calls.
• Handles unresolved problems between service providers and NDVH callers.
• Develops and presents training materials.
• Participates in personnel actions.
• Coordinates with the Hotline Program Team on program needs and goals.
• Apply NCFV personnel policies and procedures and all state and federal laws that pertain to the workplace.

This description only includes essential functions of the job and does not imply that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow and any other job-related instruction and to perform any other job-related duties requested by his or her supervisor or management.

JOB REQUIREMENTS & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Bachelor's degree in Human Services, Social Work or other closely related field.
• Degree can be substituted with a total of four years (in any combination) college and/or equivalent work experience. This experience cannot be concurrent with the Experiential Requirements.
• Three years of experience in direct services to victims of domestic violence or similar human services program. At least two years must be in a domestic violence or sexual assault program.
• One year of supervisory experience.
• Fluency in conversational Spanish is required for 1/3 of Hotline/Advocate Supervisor positions.
• Volunteer experience may count as work experience.
• Ability to manage time and complete multiple activities.
• Demonstrated ability to manage high stress situations.
• Ability and willingness to work as a team member, providing support and constructive feedback in interpersonal interaction.
• Commitment to feminist and nonviolent perspective and behavior and willingness to work in such an environment.
• Demonstrates initiative and the ability to be flexible and creative.
• Ability to work with people from a variety of backgrounds and experiences.
• Ability to respond with empathy and support to victims in crisis situations and with sensitivity and awareness to diverse cultural, ethnic and social backgrounds, values, attitudes and languages.
• Commitment to the concept of local, community, volunteer-based deliver of human services by domestic violence shelters.
• Understanding of an empowerment-based advocacy model of services.
• Commitment to NDVH program philosophy.
• Working knowledge of Windows Operating Systems and Microsoft Office applications
• Recognition of the dynamics of domestic violence and societal factors that contribute to the continuation of violence against women and children.
• Knowledge of the history of the battered women's movement in Texas and the U.S.

• Ability to read, write and converse in English; Spanish required.
• Availability to travel overnight occasionally.
• Must have emotional and physical stamina to tolerate prolonged sitting or standing to deal with a variety of stressful situations, including responses to complaints, difficult requests from programs and individuals in crisis, and internal and external interactions, to effectively work long and at times odd hours, while maintaining a sense of humor.
• Works in a normal office environment, except while traveling, with minimum exposure to dust, noise, or temperature extremes. Requires bending, stooping, lifting and carrying objects up to 25 pounds, with or without accommodations.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and minimum level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as exhaustive of all duties, responsibilities and skills required for the position. The employee will be required to perform any other job-related duties as required by the job objectives, the president, vice president and mission and philosophy of NDVH. This description does not modify any employee's at-will-status and is not a contract for continued employment of any duration.

HOW TO APPLY

Please click on Download Application at http://www.thehotline.org/jobs/ and complete the application in its entirety. Please email the completed application along with a copy of your resume to mcontreras@ndvh.org or fax to 512.306.9887. A resume without an application will not be accepted.

Bilingual Hotline Advocate, National Domestic Violence Hotline, Austin, TX

Bilingual Hotline Advocate

Posted on: August 26, 2014
Posted by: National Domestic Violence Hotline

The PT Bilingual Hotline Advocate is a member of the National Domestic Violence Hotline (NDVH) Program Team and is supervised by the Manager of Hotline Services.

The PT Bilingual Hotline Advocate is scheduled for a 16 hour week Friday-Saturday 2:45 PM to 11:15 PM. Required meetings may necessitate attendance during hours outside of the Hotline Advocate's regular schedule. The PT Bilingual Hotline Advocate responds to incoming calls on the NDVH from victims, advocates, general public and service providers and provides crisis intervention, referrals, information and problem solving to all callers.

Due to NDVH's 24/7, 365 days per year operation, the PT Bilingual Hotline Advocate will be required to work night, weekend, and holidays. This position requires a high level of empathy and sensitivity to all incoming inquiries.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide crisis intervention, safety planning, education, advocacy and referrals to caller's as appropriate.
• Collects demographic information on all calls (including TTY calls), enters caller's needs and caller's situations into caller application and documents referrals given to callers;
• Refers unresolved problems between service providers and the NDVH callers to Hotline Coordinator.
• Assist program administration in keeping the database system updated by reporting all changes to be made in service provider information.
• Respond to caller's requests for domestic violence materials (i.e. Brochures, flyers, posters, handouts and other promotional materials).
• Assist in overall office administration and maintenance, including answering the phone and maintaining common areas as necessary.
• Accepts calls from victims and/or the general public. Provides referrals to local services; provides information/education about domestic violence.
• Accepts calls from service providers; networks with service providers; receives updated service directory information from service providers.
• Places out-going conference telephone calls to service providers to advocate for NDVH callers' needs; refers unresolved problems between service providers and NDVH callers to Hotline Coordinator; documents contacts and results.
• Advocates shall maintain standards of conduct that are empowerment-based and nonjudgmental; Advocates shall respond to all calls in a professional manner with a tone of calmness, sensitivity, empathy and non-judgment; Advocates shall respond to all calls with accurate information; Advocates shall make effective and efficient use of time and information for each NDVH call.
• Participates in monthly in-services, team meetings and supervision with management.
• Adheres to the NDVH's Crisis Intervention Model and Guiding Principles

This description only includes essential functions of the job and does not imply that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow and any other job-related instruction and to perform any other job-related duties requested by his or her supervisor or management.

JOB REQUIREMENTS & RESPONSIBILITIES

• High school diploma or equivalent required. College degree in social work or related field preferred or equivalent. Professional and personal experience may substitute for educational requirements.
• Nine months experience in direct services to victims of domestic violence or similar human services program. Volunteer experience counts as work experience.
• Willingness to participate in extensive training program.
• Six months experience in providing crisis intervention.
• A minimum of 60% of Hotline Advocate positions requires fluency in conversational Spanish.
• Experience/familiarity with computers. Knowledge of Word for Windows and Access preferred.
• Ability to work shifts which will provide coverage of the NDVH 24 hours per day, 365 days per year, including weekends and holidays.
• Ability to attend required meetings (including, but not limited to, Program Team and Advocate Team meetings), which may be scheduled during hours outside of the Advocate's regular schedule.
• Demonstrated ability to manage high stress situations.
• Ability to work as a team member, providing support and constructive feedback in interpersonal interaction.
• Commitment to feminist and nonviolent perspective and behavior and willingness to work in such an environment.
• Ability to adjust work hours to requirements of the organization including occasional overtime as needed.
• Commitment to concept of local, community, volunteer-based delivery of human services by domestic violence shelters.
• Commitment to NDVH program philosophy.
• Experience with membership/nonprofit organizations.
• Understanding of an empowerment-based advocacy model of services.
• Recognition of the dynamics of domestic violence and societal factors that contribute to the continuation of violence against women and children.

• Ability to read, write and converse in English; Spanish required.
• Availability to travel overnight occasionally.
• Must have emotional and physical stamina to tolerate prolonged sitting or standing to deal with a variety of stressful situations, including responses to complaints, difficult requests from programs and individuals in crisis, and internal and external interactions, to effectively work long and at times odd hours, while maintaining a sense of humor.
• Works in a normal office environment, except while traveling, with minimum exposure to dust, noise, or temperature extremes. Requires bending, stooping, lifting and carrying objects up to 25 pounds, with or without accommodations.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and minimum level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as exhaustive of all duties, responsibilities and skills required for the position. The employee will be required to perform any other job-related duties as required by the job objectives of NDVH. This description does not modify any employee's at-will-status and is not a contract for continued employment of any duration.

HOW TO APPLY

To see full job description, please visit www.thehotline.org/jobs . To apply, download an application and complete in its entirety. Please email the completed application along with a copy of your resume to mcontreras@ndvh.org or fax to 512.306.9887. A resume without an application will not be accepted.

We are an equal opportunity employer

Overnight Set Shift Relief Advocate, National Domestic Violence Hotline, Austin, TX

Overnight Set Shift Relief Advocate

Posted on: November 6, 2013
Application deadline: November 13, 2013
Posted by: National Domestic Violence Hotline

DESCRIPTION

The LIR Overnight Set Shift Relief Advocate (Temporary) is a member of the Love is Respect Helpline and is supervised by the Helpline Shift Lead.
The term of employment is limited to a 1 year agreement.

The LIR Overnight Set Shift Relief Advocate (Temporary) is responsible for responding to incoming calls, chats and texts on the LIR website from victims, advocates, general public and service providers and provides crisis intervention, safety planning, referrals, information and problem solving to all callers.

The LIR Overnight Set Shift Relief Advocate (Temporary) position is scheduled on a set schedule. Available shifts are:
1) Sun/Mon/Tue - 11:45 pm – 8:00 am (Overnight)

Due to LIR's 24/7, 365 days per year operation, the LIR Overnight Set Shift Relief Advocate (Temporary) will be required to work night, weekend, and holidays. This position requires a high level of empathy and sensitivity to all incoming inquiries.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Accepts calls and chats from victims and/or the general public. Provides referrals to local services; provides information/education about domestic violence.
• Accepts calls and chats from service providers; networks with service providers; receives updated service directory information from service providers.
• Places out-going conference telephone calls to service providers to advocate for LIR callers' needs; refers unresolved problems between service providers and LIR callers to Helpline Shift Leads; documents contacts and results.
• Advocates shall maintain standards of conduct that are empowerment-based and nonjudgmental; Advocates shall respond to all calls and chats in a professional manner with a tone of calmness, sensitivity, empathy and non-judgment; Advocates shall respond to all calls and chats with accurate information; Advocates shall make effective and efficient use of time and information for each LIR call and chat session.
• Collects demographic information on all calls (including TTY calls), enters caller's needs and options discussed into computer program; documents referrals given to callers; maintains data entry records for worker activity codes.
• Respond to caller's requests for domestic violence materials (i.e. Brochures, flyers, posters, handouts and other promotional materials).

REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Professional and personal experience may substitute for educational requirements.
• Willingness to participate in extensive training program.
• Experience/familiarity with computers. Knowledge of Word for Windows and Access preferred.
• Ability to work shifts which will provide coverage for Love is Respect Helpline during operational hours 24/7 hours, 365 days per year including holidays.
• Ability to attend required meetings (including, but not limited to, Program Team and In-Service trainings), which may be scheduled during hours outside of the Advocate's regular schedule.
• Ability to manage time and complete multiple activities within a time frame.
• Demonstrated ability to manage high stress situations.
• Ability to work as a team member, providing support and constructive feedback in interpersonal interaction.
• Commitment to feminist and nonviolent perspective and behavior and willingness to work in such an environment.
• Demonstrates initiative and the ability to be flexible and creative.
• Ability to work with people from a variety of backgrounds and experiences.
• Ability to adjust work hours to requirements of the organization including occasional overtime as needed.
• Ability to respond with empathy and support to victims in crisis situations and with sensitivity and awareness to diverse cultural, ethnic and social backgrounds, values, attitudes and languages.
• Commitment to concept of local, community, volunteer-based delivery of human services by domestic violence shelters and teen dating abuse agencies.
• Commitment to LIR program philosophy.

• Ability to read, write and converse in English, available to travel overnight occasionally

and tolerate prolonged sitting or standing. Requires bending, stooping, lifting, and carrying objects up to 25 pounds, with or without accommodations and to effectively work long and at times odd hours while maintaining a sense of humor.

• Must have emotional and physical stamina to deal with a variety of stressful situations, including responses to complaints and internal and external interactions. Availability for local, state, national and international travel.

HOW TO APPLY

Visit www.thehotline.org/jobs and download a full job description and an application and complete in its entirety. It can be emailed to dsethumadhavan@ndvh.org or faxed to 512.306.9887. A resume without an application will not be accepted.

We are an equal opportunity employer.

Bilingual Hotline Relief Advocate, National Domestic Violence Hotline, Austin, TX

Bilingual Hotline Relief Advocate

Posted on: August 5, 2013
Application deadline: October 15, 2013
Posted by: National Domestic Violence Hotline

DESCRIPTION

The Bilingual Hotline Relief Advocate is a member of the National Domestic Violence Hotline (NDVH) Program Team and is supervised by the Manager of Hotline Services.

The Bilingual Hotline Relief Advocate responds to incoming calls on the NDVH from victims, advocates, general public and service providers and provides crisis intervention, referrals, information and problem solving to all callers.

Due to NDVH's 24/7, 365 days per year operation, the Bilingual Hotline Relief Advocate will be required to work night, weekend, and holidays. This position requires a high level of empathy and sensitivity to all incoming inquiries.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collects demographic information on all calls (including TTY calls), enters caller's needs and options discussed into computer program; documents referrals given to callers; maintains data entry records for worker activity codes.
• Refers unresolved problems between service providers and NDVH callers to Hotline Coordinator.
• Assist Database Manager in keeping the database system updated by reporting all changes to be made in service provider information.
• Participates in any NDVH evaluation efforts.
• Respond to caller's requests for domestic violence materials (i.e. Brochures, flyers, posters, handouts and other promotional materials).
• Assist in overall office maintenance, including answering the phone and maintaining common areas as necessary.

This description only includes essential functions of the job and does not imply that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow and any other job-related instruction and to perform any other job-related duties requested by his or her supervisor or management.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or equivalent required. College degree in social work or related field preferred or equivalent. Professional and personal experience may substitute for educational requirements.
• Nine months experience in direct services to victims of domestic violence or similar human services program. Volunteer experience counts as work experience.
• Willingness to participate in extensive training program.
• Six months experience in providing crisis intervention.
• A minimum of 60% of Hotline Advocate positions requires fluency in conversational Spanish.
• Experience/familiarity with computers. Knowledge of Word for Windows and Access preferred.
• Ability to work shifts which will provide coverage of the NDVH 24 hours per day, 365 days per year, including weekends and holidays.
• Ability to attend required meetings (including, but not limited to, Program Team and Advocate Team meetings), which may be scheduled during hours outside of the Advocate's regular schedule.
• Demonstrated ability to manage high stress situations.
• Ability to work as a team member, providing support and constructive feedback in interpersonal interaction.
• Commitment to feminist and nonviolent perspective and behavior and willingness to work in such an environment.
• Ability to adjust work hours to requirements of the organization including occasional overtime as needed.
• Commitment to concept of local, community, volunteer-based delivery of human services by domestic violence shelters.
• Commitment to NDVH program philosophy.
• Experience with membership/nonprofit organizations.
• Understanding of an empowerment-based advocacy model of services.
• Recognition of the dynamics of domestic violence and societal factors that contribute to the continuation of violence against women and children.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Ability to read, write and converse in English; Spanish preferred.
• Availability to travel overnight occasionally.
• Must have emotional and physical stamina to tolerate prolonged sitting or standing to deal with a variety of stressful situations, including responses to complaints, difficult requests from programs and individuals in crisis, and internal and external interactions, to effectively work long and at times odd hours, while maintaining a sense of humor.
• Works in a normal office environment, except while traveling, with minimum exposure to dust, noise, or temperature extremes. Requires bending, stooping, lifting and carrying objects up to 25 pounds, with or without accommodations.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and minimum level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as exhaustive of all duties, responsibilities and skills required for the position. The employee will be required to perform any other job-related duties as required by the job objectives, the president, vice president and mission and philosophy of TCFV. This description does not modify any employee's at-will-status and is not a contract for continued employment of any duration.

HOW TO APPLY

Visit www.thehotline.org/jobs and fill out an application (completed in its entirety) and email to employment@tcfv.org or fax to 512-306-9887. A resume without an application will not be accepted.

Temporary Training Project Assistant/Relief Advocate, National Domestic Violence Hotline, Austin, TX

Temporary Training Project Assistant/Relief Advocate

Posted on: July 30, 2013

Application deadline: August 18, 2013

Posted by: National Domestic Violence Hotline

DESCRIPTION

The temporary Training Project Assistant & Relief Advocate is a member of Love is Respect and is supervised by LIR Shift Leads and the Volunteer and Training Manager.

The temporary Training Project Assistant/Relief Advocate will assist the Volunteer & Training Manager with projects as needed such as developing dating and domestic violence curriculum, creating Power Points and presentations, facilitating domestic and dating violence training, and facilitating webinars to a national audience. The temporary Training Project Assistant & Relief Advocate will also provide crisis intervention, referrals, information and solutions to incoming calls and chats through the loveisrespect.org website. This position requires a high level of empathy and sensitivity to all incoming inquiries. This position is a 25 hour per week position.

Minimum of six months of training, public outreach or community education required.

Minimum of six months of program/project development or research required.

LIR is a 24/7, 365 days of the year operation. Some positions require night, weekend, and holiday scheduling. This position is a temporary part-time position.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

TRAINING

•Train new and existing advocates -- must be available some weeknights and Saturdays to help conduct trainings •Help develop new trainings •Must be dynamic and engaging & must be able to train large groups of people •Able to create visually appealing PowerPoints •Must have good writing skills and be able to create facilitator guides and develop new trainings •Needs to be able to learn technical aspects of training, including projector and laptop set-up, and facilitating webinars through iLinc to a national audience

RELIEF

•Accepts calls and chats from victims and/or the general public. Provides referrals to local services; provides information/education about domestic violence. •Accepts calls and chats from service providers; networks with service providers; receives updated service directory information from service providers. •Places out-going conference telephone calls to service providers to advocate for LIR callers' needs; refers unresolved problems between service providers and LIR callers to Helpline Shift Leads; documents contacts and results. •Advocates shall maintain standards of conduct that are empowerment-based and nonjudgmental; Advocates shall respond to all calls and chats in a professional manner with a tone of calmness, sensitivity, empathy and non-judgment; Advocates shall respond to all calls and chats with accurate information; Advocates shall make effective and efficient use of time and information for each LIR call and chat session. •Collects demographic information on all calls (including TTY calls), enters caller's needs and options discussed into computer program; documents referrals given to callers; maintains data entry records for worker activity codes. •Respond to caller's requests for domestic violence materials (i.e. Brochures, flyers, posters, handouts and other promotional materials). •Other duties as assigned.

This description only includes essential functions of the job and does not imply that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow and any other job-related instruction and to perform any other job-related duties requested by his or her supervisor or management.

REQUIREMENTS

•High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Professional and personal experience may substitute for educational requirements. •Six months of training, public outreach or community education required. •Six months of program/project development or research required. •Willingness to participate in extensive training program. •Experience/familiarity with computers. Knowledge of Word for Windows and Access preferred. •Ability to work shifts which will provide coverage for loveisrespect during operational hours24/7 hours, 365 days per year including holidays. •Ability to attend required meetings (including, but not limited to, Program Team and In-Service trainings), which may be scheduled during hours outside of the Advocate's regular schedule. •Ability to manage time and complete multiple activities within a time frame. •Demonstrated ability to manage high stress situations. •Ability to work as a team member, providing support and constructive feedback in interpersonal interaction. •Commitment to feminist and nonviolent perspective and behavior and willingness to work in such an environment. •Demonstrates initiative and the ability to be flexible and creative. •Ability to work with people from a variety of backgrounds and experiences. •Ability to adjust work hours to requirements of the organization including occasional overtime as needed. •Ability to respond with empathy and support to victims in crisis situations and with sensitivity and awareness to diverse cultural, ethnic and social backgrounds, values, attitudes and languages. •Commitment to concept of local, community, volunteer-based delivery of human services by domestic violence shelters and teen dating abuse agencies. •Commitment to LIR program philosophy.

•Ability to read, write and converse in English, available to travel overnight occasionally and tolerate prolonged sitting or standing. Requires bending, stooping, lifting, and carrying objects up to 25 pounds, with or without accommodations and to effectively work long and at times odd hours while maintaining a sense of humor. •Must have emotional and physical stamina to deal with a variety of stressful situations, including responses to complaints and internal and external interactions. Availability for local, state, national and international travel.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and minimum level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as exhaustive of all duties, responsibilities and skills required for the position. The employee will be required to perform any other job-related duties as required by the job objectives, management and Mission and philosophy of LIR. This description does not modify any employee's at-will status and is not a contract for continued employment of any duration.

HOW TO APPLY

Visit http://www.loveisrespect.org/employment and download a full job description and an application and complete in its entirety. Application, cover letter and resume can be emailed to employment@tcfv.org or faxed to 512.306.9887. Please be sure to include a cover letter, completed application and resume. An application without a cover letter and resume will not be accepted.

Love is Respect Relief Advocate, Texas Council on Family Violence, Austin, TX

Love is Respect Relief Advocate

Posted on: July 18, 2013
Application deadline: August 7, 2013
Posted by: Texas Council on Family Violence

DESCRIPTION

The LIR Relief Advocate is responsible for responding to incoming calls, chats and texts on the LIR website from victims, advocates, general public and service providers and provides crisis intervention, safety planning, referrals, information and problem solving to all callers.

Due to LIR's 24/7, 365 days per year operation, the LIR Relief Advocate will be required to work night, weekend, and holidays. This position requires a high level of empathy and sensitivity to all incoming inquiries.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Serves as role model of work and behavior standards for LIR in and outside of the work place including social media profiles and blog. Accepts calls and chats from victims and/or the general public. Provides referrals to local services; provides information/education about domestic violence. Accepts calls and chats from service providers; networks with service providers; receives updated service directory information from service providers. Places out-going conference telephone calls to service providers to advocate for LIR callers' needs; refers unresolved problems between service providers and LIR callers to Helpline Shift Leads; documents contacts and results. Advocates shall maintain standards of conduct that are empowerment-based and nonjudgmental; Advocates shall respond to all calls and chats in a professional manner with a tone of calmness, sensitivity, empathy and non-judgment; Advocates shall respond to all calls and chats with accurate information; Advocates shall make effective and efficient use of time and information for each LIR call and chat session. Collects demographic information on all calls (including TTY calls), enters caller's needs and options discussed into computer program; documents referrals given to callers; maintains data entry records for worker activity codes. Respond to caller's requests for domestic violence materials (i.e. Brochures, flyers, posters, handouts and other promotional materials).

This description only includes essential functions of the job and does not imply that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow and any other job-related instruction and to perform any other job-related duties requested by his or her supervisor or management.

REQUIREMENTS & RESPONSIBILITIES

High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Professional and personal experience may substitute for educational requirements.
Must work a minimum of 12 hours per month.
Willingness to participate in extensive training program.
Experience/familiarity with computers. Knowledge of Word for Windows and Access preferred.
Ability to work shifts which will provide coverage for Love is Respect Helpline during operational hours 24/7 hours, 365 days per year including holidays.
Ability to attend required meetings (including, but not limited to, Program Team and In-Service trainings), which may be scheduled during hours outside of the Advocate's regular schedule.
Ability to manage time and complete multiple activities within a time frame.
Demonstrated ability to manage high stress situations.
Ability to work as a team member, providing support and constructive feedback in interpersonal interaction.
Commitment to feminist and nonviolent perspective and behavior and willingness to work in such an environment.
Demonstrates initiative and the ability to be flexible and creative.
Ability to work with people from a variety of backgrounds and experiences.
Ability to adjust work hours to requirements of the organization including occasional overtime as needed.
Ability to respond with empathy and support to victims in crisis situations and with sensitivity and awareness to diverse cultural, ethnic and social backgrounds, values, attitudes and languages.
Commitment to concept of local, community, volunteer-based delivery of human services by domestic violence shelters and teen dating abuse agencies.
Commitment to LIR program philosophy.

Ability to read, write and converse in English, available to travel overnight occasionally and tolerate prolonged sitting or standing. Requires bending, stooping, lifting, and carrying objects up to 25 pounds, with or without accommodations and to effectively work long and at times odd hours while maintaining a sense of humor. Must have emotional and physical stamina to deal with a variety of stressful situations, including responses to complaints and internal and external interactions. Availability for local, state, national and international travel.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and minimum level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as exhaustive of all duties, responsibilities and skills required for the position. The employee will be required to perform any other job-related duties as required by the job objectives, the management, and mission and philosophy of LIR. This description does not modify any employee's at-will-status and is not a contract for continued employment of any duration.

HOW TO APPLY

Visit http://www.loveisrespect.org/employment and download a full job description and an application and complete in its entirety. It can be emailed to employment@tcfv.org or faxed to 512.306.9887. A resume without an application will not be accepted.

Overnight Set Shift Relief Advocate, Love Is Respect, Texas Council on Family Violence, Austin, TX

Overnight Set Shift Relief Advocate

Posted on: July 18, 2013
Application deadline: August 7, 2013
Posted by: Love Is Respect, Texas Council on Family Violence

Start Date: August 2013

End Date: November 30, 2013 (as funding allows)

DESCRIPTION

The LIR Overnight Set Shift Relief Advocate (Temporary) is a member of the Love is Respect Helpline and is supervised by the Helpline Shift Lead.

The LIR Overnight Set Shift Relief Advocate (Temporary) is responsible for responding to incoming calls, chats and texts on the LIR website from victims, advocates, general public and service providers and provides crisis intervention, safety planning, referrals, information and problem solving to all callers.

The LIR Overnight Set Shift Relief Advocate (Temporary) position is scheduled on a set schedule.

Available shifts are:

1) Sat/Sun/Mon 11:45 pm – 8:00 am (Overnight)

Due to LIR's 24/7, 365 days per year operation, the LIR Overnight Set Shift Relief Advocate (Temporary) will be required to work night, weekend, and holidays. This position requires a high level of empathy and sensitivity to all incoming inquiries.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Accepts calls and chats from victims and/or the general public. Provides referrals to local services; provides information/education about domestic violence. Accepts calls and chats from service providers; networks with service providers; receives updated service directory information from service providers. Places out-going conference telephone calls to service providers to advocate for LIR callers' needs; refers unresolved problems between service providers and LIR callers to Helpline Shift Leads; documents contacts and results. Advocates shall maintain standards of conduct that are empowerment-based and nonjudgmental; Advocates shall respond to all calls and chats in a professional manner with a tone of calmness, sensitivity, empathy and non-judgment; Advocates shall respond to all calls and chats with accurate information; Advocates shall make effective and efficient use of time and information for each LIR call and chat session.
Collects demographic information on all calls (including TTY calls), enters caller's needs and options discussed into computer program; documents referrals given to callers; maintains data entry records for worker activity codes. Respond to caller's requests for domestic violence materials (i.e. Brochures, flyers, posters, handouts and other promotional materials).
This description only includes essential functions of the job and does not imply that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow and any other job-related instruction and to perform any other job-related duties requested by his or her supervisor or management.

REQUIREMENTS & RESPONSIBILITIES

High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Professional and personal experience may substitute for educational requirements. Willingness to participate in extensive training program. Experience/familiarity with computers. Knowledge of Word for Windows and Access preferred. Ability to work shifts which will provide coverage for Love is Respect Helpline during operational hours 24/7 hours, 365 days per year including holidays. Ability to attend required meetings (including, but not limited to, Program Team and In-Service trainings), which may be scheduled during hours outside of the Advocate's regular schedule. Ability to manage time and complete multiple activities within a time frame. Demonstrated ability to manage high stress situations. Ability to work as a team member, providing support and constructive feedback in interpersonal interaction. Commitment to feminist and nonviolent perspective and behavior and willingness to work in such an environment. Demonstrates initiative and the ability to be flexible and creative. Ability to work with people from a variety of backgrounds and experiences. Ability to adjust work hours to requirements of the organization including occasional overtime as needed. Ability to respond with empathy and support to victims in crisis situations and with sensitivity and awareness to diverse cultural, ethnic and social backgrounds, values, attitudes and languages. Commitment to concept of local, community, volunteer-based delivery of human services by domestic violence shelters and teen dating abuse agencies. Commitment to LIR program philosophy.

Ability to read, write and converse in English, available to travel overnight occasionally and tolerate prolonged sitting or standing. Requires bending, stooping, lifting, and carrying objects up to 25 pounds, with or without accommodations and to effectively work long and at times odd hours while maintaining a sense of humor. Must have emotional and physical stamina to deal with a variety of stressful situations, including responses to complaints and internal and external interactions. Availability for local, state, national and international travel.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and minimum level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as exhaustive of all duties, responsibilities and skills required for the position. The employee will be required to perform any other job-related duties as required by the job objectives, the management, and mission and philosophy of LIR. This description does not modify any employee's at-will-status and is not a contract for continued employment of any duration.

HOW TO APPLY

Visit http://www.loveisrespect.org/employment and download a full job description and an application and complete in its entirety. It can be emailed to employment@tcfv.org or faxed to 512.306.9887. A resume without an application will not be accepted. PLEASE MAKE SURE TO INDICATE THE SHIFT YOU ARE INTERESTED IN ON THE APPLICATION

Bilingual Relief Hotline Advocate, Texas Council on Family Violence, Austin, TX

Bilingual Relief Advocate

Posted on: March 27, 2013
Posted by: Texas Council on Family Violence

DESCRIPTION

The Bilingual Relief Hotline Advocate is a member of the National Domestic Violence Hotline (NDVH) Program Team and is supervised by the Manager of Hotline Services.
The Bilingual Relief Advocate responds to incoming calls on the NDVH from victims, advocates, general public and service providers and provides crisis intervention, referrals, information and problem solving to all callers.
Due to NDVH's 24/7, 365 days per year operation, the Hotline Relief Advocate will be required to work night, weekend, and holidays. This position requires a high level of empathy and sensitivity to all incoming inquiries.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
● Collects demographic information on all calls (including TTY calls), enters caller's needs and options discussed into computer program; documents referrals given to callers; maintains data entry records for worker activity codes.
● Refers unresolved problems between service providers and NDVH callers to Hotline Coordinator.
● Assist Database Manager in keeping the database system updated by reporting all changes to be made in service provider information.
● Participates in any NDVH evaluation efforts.
● Respond to caller's requests for domestic violence materials (i.e. Brochures, flyers, posters, handouts and other promotional materials).
● Assist in overall office maintenance, including answering the phone and maintaining common areas as necessary.
This description only includes essential functions of the job and does not imply that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow and any other job-related instruction and to perform any other job-related duties requested by his or her supervisor or management.

JOB REQUIREMENTS
● High school diploma or equivalent required. College degree in social work or related field preferred or equivalent. Professional and personal experience may substitute for educational requirements.
● Nine months experience in direct services to victims of domestic violence or similar human services program. Volunteer experience counts as work experience.
● Willingness to participate in extensive training program.
● Six months experience in providing crisis intervention.
● A minimum of 60% of Hotline Advocate positions requires fluency in conversational Spanish.
● Experience/familiarity with computers. Knowledge of Word for Windows and Access preferred.
● Ability to work shifts which will provide coverage of the NDVH 24 hours per day, 365 days per year,
including weekends and holidays.
● Ability to attend required meetings (including, but not limited to, Program Team and Advocate Team
meetings), which may be scheduled during hours outside of the Advocate's regular schedule.
● Demonstrated ability to manage high stress situations.
● Ability to work as a team member, providing support and constructive feedback in interpersonal
interaction.
● Commitment to feminist and nonviolent perspective and behavior and willingness to work in such an
environment.
● Ability to adjust work hours to requirements of the organization including occasional overtime as
needed.
● Commitment to concept of local, community, volunteer-based delivery of human services by domestic
violence shelters.
● Commitment to NDVH program philosophy.
● Experience with membership/nonprofit organizations.
● Understanding of an empowerment-based advocacy model of services.
● Recognition of the dynamics of domestic violence and societal factors that contribute to the continuation
of violence against women and children.

Other Requirements/Working Conditions
● Ability to read, write and converse in English; Spanish a plus.
● Availability to travel overnight occasionally.
● Must have emotional and physical stamina to tolerate prolonged sitting or standing to deal with a variety
of stressful situations, including responses to complaints, difficult requests from programs and individuals
in crisis, and internal and external interactions, to effectively work long and at times odd hours, while
maintaining a sense of humor.
● Works in a normal office environment, except while traveling, with minimum exposure to dust, noise, or
temperature extremes. Requires bending, stooping, lifting and carrying objects up to 25 pounds, with or
without accommodations.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and minimum level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as exhaustive of all duties, responsibilities and skills required for the position. The employee will be required to perform any other job-related duties as required by the job objectives, the president, vice president and mission and philosophy of TCFV. This description does not modify any employee's at-will-status and is not a contract for continued employment of any duration.

HOW TO APPLY

Visit www.tcfv.org or www.thehotline.org and fill out an application (completed in its entirety) and email
to employment@tcfv.org or fax to 512-306-9887. A resume without an application will NOT be accepted.