School-Based Community Educator, A Woman's Place, Doylestown, PA

School-Based Community Educator

Posted on: August 13, 2013
Application deadline: September 15, 2013
Posted by: A Woman's Place

PURPOSE OF POSITION

To build the community's capacity to respond to and prevent domestic and dating abuse and violence by replacing attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors that perpetuate violence with those that promote safety, justice, and equality for all. It works to strengthen community knowledge and skills, educate service providers, foster coalitions and networks, and change practices and policies that condone violence.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Develop annual work plan for elementary, middle, high school and community college domestic violence prevention education and training that supports the mission and needs of the organization.
2. Assist in the development and review of school curricula.
3. Present organizationally-approved domestic violence and dating violence programs in BucksCounty schools.
4. Maintain up-to-date statistics and other research for use in presentations.
5. Collect and report statistics for elementary, middle, high school and community college presentations.
6. Present trainings at area hospitals and healthcare facilities.
7. Assist in youth, direct service, or other volunteer trainings.
8. Participate in public events, speaking engagements, exhibits, workshops, promotions, and conferences to increase awareness of domestic and dating violence, and to promote access to services by expanding the visibility and impact of A Woman's Place in the greater community.
9. Prepare for and provide follow-up to presentations, including picking up and returning needed materials and/or equipment.
10. Represent A Woman's Place in the community.
11. Participate in A Woman's Place events.
12. Maintain a valid driver's license and current car insurance, as driving county-wide is a position requirement.
13. Participate in staff development activities as directed and approved by the Education & Training Manager.
14. Participate in necessary day-to-day activities required for optimal department operations as determined by the Education & Training Manager.

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit cover letter and resume to:

Christina Baer, Education & Training Manager
A Woman's Place
P.O. Box 299, Doylestown, PA 18901
FAX: 215.343.3411
Email: cbaer@awomansplace.org


PLEASE, NO PHONE CALLS.

Technical Advisor - Child Protection, International Rescue Committee, New York, NY

Technical Advisor - Child Protection

Posted on: July 23, 2013
Posted by: International Rescue Committee

DESCRIPTION

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is one of the world's leading humanitarian relief and development organisations. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises and helps people survive, recover and rebuild their lives. The IRC delivers emergency aid, protects children, provides health care, prevents and responds to violence against women and girls, safeguards human rights and helps to kick-start economic recovery. Working in more than 40 countries, the IRC has restored hope and opportunity to many millions of people.

DEPARTMENT

CYPD Technical Unit The Child and Youth Protection and Development (CYPD) 

Technical Unit works towards the protection and development of children and youth and consists of three sectors; Child Protection, Education and Youth & Livelihoods. Together these sectors promote the wellbeing of children and youth through working across a child's or youth's environment with families, communities, civil society, markets and government and through safe and developmentally appropriate programs across age groups. The Child Protection sector works towards preventing and responding to abuse, exploitation and neglect of children. The IRC believes that strong child protection systems are essential to ensuring that children are safe, cared for and have access to services and support. As part of its 5 year strategic, the Child Protection sector is investing in "social workforce development and support" as a priority with a specific focus on timely, quality and coordinated case management practices.

PURPOSE 

The Child Protection Technical Adviser will be responsible for advancing the work on case management for children. This includes tool development, country support, interagency coordination and fundraising. This position will reports to the Senior Technical Adviser for Child Protection. This is a maternity cover starting on 1st October 2013 for a period of 9 months, with a possible extension to 12 months.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and grow child protection technical priority of 'Case Management':
  • Manage TU-level grants and work towards securing further funding for this area of work
  • Identify and develop relevant partnerships for this area of work
  • Develop tools and products for this area of work, thereby integrating the IA CP IMS, BID and CCS
  • Participate in the work of the IA CP IMS Steering Committee
  • Coordinate inter-agency work on case management as part of CPWG work plan
    • Manage the consultants supporting IRC in this work
    • Finalize the training materials for case management
    • Finalize the guidelines for case management
    • Identify potential funding opportunities for the CM taskforce work into 2014-15
• Support country programs starting or already implementing case management
  • Provide remote and/or in-country technical support and guidance to country programs, with a specific focus on case management and case management related work.
  • Provide technical review and support to country programs in proposal development, donor reporting and donor relationships as appropriate
• Contribute to other tasks advancing the global CP team:
  • Represent CYPD/CP in external meetings
  • Liaise with other technical units as appropriate

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of Master's Degree or equivalent in social work, social sciences, law, psychology, education or other related field
• At least five years experience in managing or implementing international relief programs in the child protection sector
• Strong background in case management practice and direct experience on the IA CP IMS
• Experience in developing guidelines, procedures and writing reports and technical materials
• Excellent communication, leadership, facilitation and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively at multiple levels and with multiple stakeholders
• Budget management skills
• Ability to work independently and balance multiple tasks
• Willingness to travel up to 30% of time, potentially to insecure areas
• Competent in Windows, MS office programs, excel, email and database experience
• Fluency in English, spoken and written; Working knowledge of French, written and spoken
• Excellent communication skills including verbal and written English and active listening
• Good IT skills (Word, Outlook, Excel)
• Ability to work on own initiative and collaboratively as part of a diverse team
• Ability to manage a varied workload, work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Self motivated, flexible and adaptable to the needs of the team and organisation
• Committed to the IRC's values and mandate

HOW TO APPLY

Please apply online:

http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH02/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=IRC&cws=1&rid=9447

Administrator, Center for Anti-Violence Education, Brooklyn, NY

Administrator

Posted on: May 6, 2013
Application deadline: May 31, 2013
Posted by: The Center for Anti-Violence Education

DESCRIPTION

The Center for Anti-violence Education (CAE) is a multi-racial, intergenerational, community-based, nonprofit organization that develops and implements violence-prevention programs. CAE's holistic programs help women, teens, children, survivors and LGBT communities build skills, heal from past abuse, and organize to counter the destructiveness of violence. A feminist organization, CAE brings a commitment to fighting racism, heterosexism and gender oppression to all its activities.

THE POSITION

CAE seeks to hire an energetic, skilled, and committed Administrator to provide general office management, program, and bookkeeping support. As the first point of contact for program participants and others, it is essential that the candidate have a warm, friendly, professional, and welcoming manner over the phone, in person, and via written correspondence. The position requires someone who has a keen eye for detail and can multi-task and delegate work to data entry specialist, volunteers and interns in a fast-paced environment. Additionally, it is extremely important that the candidate be capable and comfortable navigating new computer systems, including databases, online fundraising systems, and social media.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide general office management: answering phones, greeting guests, maintaining office machines and systems, ordering supplies, managing space rental agreements.

• Provide program support, including leading an outreach committee for program publicity; creating program flyers; and managing pre-registration, registration, data entry, and fee collection for classes.
• Maintain and troubleshoot office computer systems, including setting up new stations, installing new software/equipment, maintaining databases, website administration, and backing up the network.
• Recruit, train, schedule and supervise data entry specialist, volunteers, interns and childcare workers.
• Assist with bookkeeping and maintaining/processing of financial records.
• Assist all staff with office support such as making copies, spreadsheets, mail, and data entry.
• Assist with money management, volunteers, and website for fundraising events.
• Maintain donor management database and send timely thank you letters to donors.
• Other projects as assigned by supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum of 2 years experience in office/administrative setting, or comparable experience.

• Experience supervising or leading teams of staff, volunteers, or interns to complete a project.
• Strong computer/technological and database management skills. Experience with Giftworks, Microsoft Access, Excel, social media, and Wordpress/website maintenance.
• Strong communication, writing and editing skills with attention to detail.
• Disciplined self-starter, collaborative team player, ability to excel with little supervision.
• Ability to work well with people of diverse backgrounds.
• Commitment to social justice and CAE's mission and goals.
• Bilingual Spanish/English strongly preferred.

Salary is $35,000 depending on experience. Benefits include four weeks vacation and employer-sponsored health plan.

Hiring in July 2013, with priority given to applications received by May 31, 2013.

HOW TO APPLY

E-mail cover letter and resume (in .doc, or .pdf format) to Jenny DeBower: jobs@caeny.org

NO PHONE CALLS

CAE is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse, multicultural work environment.

Executive Director, RAVEN Non-Violence Education, St. Louis, MO

Executive Director

Posted on: May 7, 2013
Posted by: RAVEN Non-Violence Education

DESCRIPTION

Since 1978, RAVEN has worked to end violence against women and children in the St. Louis area. In our work with both adults and youth, RAVEN seeks to foster peaceful relationships, families, and communities, by increasing self-awareness, challenging abuse and control, teaching alternative behaviors and promoting personal responsibility. This year marks RAVEN's 35^th year of providing non-violence education. RAVEN is the third oldest program of its kind in the United States.

RAVEN's committed staff and volunteers work with groups of men and young people to assist them in making non-violent decisions in their lives. We do this through the following pro-feminist based programming:

1. Adult Non-Violence Education (Batterer Intervention)
2. Youth Violence Prevention and Intervention
3. Community Outreach and Education

RAVEN is currently seeking a skilled professional with a passion for social change to fill the role of Executive Director.

REQUIREMENTS

A Masters degree with a minimum of five to seven years of full-time work experience in domestic or sexual violence prevention/intervention, social services, criminal justice, social justice or closely-related areas. Experience will include a progression in responsibilities, with at least one year in a management or leadership position supervising staff and volunteers. Competency will have been demonstrated in the following areas: budgeting and financial management; information technology (Microsoft Office, Internet, and social media); writing skills; and a strong understanding of the dynamics of domestic violence. The Executive Director will be able to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.

SUMMARY

Responsible for the management and operations of the agency including program planning, program development, fundraising and management of a small staff, interns and volunteers. The Executive Director also oversees the day-to-day operation of the agency including finance, accounting, and safety. The individual in this role will communicate and collaborate effectively with the local community regarding the issues related to RAVEN's mission.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES


Fundraising

• Responsible for securing financial resources to ensure stability of the organization
• Grant writing and private donor development

Operations Management

• Allocate and manage staff, facilitators and volunteers to achieve program objectives.
• Supervise, directly or indirectly, all RAVEN staff, encouraging education and development at all levels.
• Maintain policies and manuals for RAVEN and the Board of Directors.
• Develop annual budget and assure sound fiscal management practices.
• Oversee the development and operation of a management information system that supports financial management and tracks client progress, informs program operations and serves as a basis for program and financial reports to stakeholders.
• Represent RAVEN and establish collaborative relationships within the violence prevention network in St. Louis and Missouri, with funders, and with community stakeholders
• Develop, monitor, and ensure compliance with program policies and professional and ethical standards to maintain high levels of quality services throughout the organization.
• Establish and maintain a welcoming environment for program participants and volunteers.

Program Development

• Evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of existing programs and practices.
• Maintain strong relationships and provide timely reporting with existing funders and investors.
• Seek out new partners to improve program effectiveness and leverage resources.
• Identify new ways to increase program income.
• Develop new programs and services that build the capacity and competency of sector stakeholders to prevent and end violence.
• Continuously seek out new operational and program support from individuals, corporations, foundations and local, state and national funding sources.

Community Leadership and Governance

• Prepare monthly report to Board of Directors on financial and program status of RAVEN.
• Provide strong leadership and vision/motivation to staff and volunteers.
• Attend Board of Directors meetings, collaborating with the President to provide leadership at the meetings.
• Work with existing board members to create meaningful roles for them to participate and contribute to RAVEN as an organization and/or as a program.
• Work with the Board to identify new board members that reflect the program and its customers/clients.
• Seek out opportunities to speak at community and professional forums to raise the visibility of RAVEN in the community; act as spokesperson representing RAVEN to the public, media and other outside organizations.
• Maintain knowledge of current professional developments.

HOW TO APPLY

Please send cover letter, resume, and salary history by e-mail to boardpresident@ravenstl.org
Position will remain open until filled. www.ravenstl.org
RAVEN is an equal opportunity employer.

PT Call Center Staffer, RAINN, Washington, DC

Part-time Call Center Staffer

Posted on: April 29, 2013

Application deadline: May 15, 2013

Posted by: Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network (RAINN)

DESCRIPTION

The Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network is the nation's largest anti-sexual assault organization. RAINN operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1.800.656.HOPE and the Online Hotline at rainn.org and publicizes the hotline's free, confidential services; educates the public about sexual assault; and leads national efforts to prevent sexual assault, improve services to survivors and ensure that rapists are brought to justice. The DoD Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office (SAPRO) launched the DoD Safe Helpline, operated by RAINN, which focuses on serving the DoD community.

The Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network has openings for Safe Helpline staffer positions. All hotline shifts will be completed from our office in downtown DC. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

- Answer crisis calls routed through online and telephone Safe Helpline services

- Provide compassionate and accurate crisis support and referral services to the DoD community

- Knowledgeable on eligibility requirements for Veteran Affairs

- Utilize crisis intervention best practices including safety planning, brainstorming and listening skills

- Enter non-personally identifying call information into helpline database

- Complete end of shift reports

- Working at least two holidays a year

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Must possess excellent communications skills (both oral and written)

- Must be familiar with instant messaging

- Must have basic computer and database proficiency

- Must be 18 years of age or older

- Must be able to attend an in-person training

- Must be comfortable discussing issues surrounding sexual violence

- Must pass a criminal background check (administered by RAINN)

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Veterans, prior Veterans Affairs employees, and prior MST Coordinators will be given priority

- Crisis hotline/intervention experience

- Bachelors degree in social work, psychology or related field

- Experience with military populations

SHIFTS

Part-time staff must be able to take at least 2 shifts a month. Also must be able to attend the monthly staff meetings.

The shifts are 7am-1pm, 1pm-7pm, 7pm-11pm/8pm-midnight, and 11pm-7am – 7 days a week.

Part-time, hourly

Salary: $11/hour

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit a resume, cover letter and 2 references to Lindsy Gundrum at lindsyg@rainn.org.Incomplete applications will not be considered. In your cover letter please include whether or not you are willing to complete an overnight shift in addition to what shifts you would be available for.

Group Facilitator, Allies in Change Counseling Center, Portland, OR

Group Facilitator 

Posted on: March 28, 2013
Posted by: Allies in Change Counseling Center

INTRODUCTION

Allies in Change Counseling Center is a small social activist organization specializing in anti-domestic violence education and counseling looking for preferably licensed therapists to co-facilitate evening groups working with abusive men.  Come join our diverse and dynamic team. 

DESCRIPTION

Allies in Change Counseling Center is a private adult psychological services center. We offer group counseling for men and women specializing in abuse intervention and anger management. We also offer individual and couples counseling for men and women for a variety of issues including: managing emotions such as anger, depression, stress, and anxiety; building greater intimacy and connection in relationships with others including romantic partners, family members, and friends; coping with significant changes and transitions in life related to relationships, work, family, health, and other issues; and identifying and addressing behaviors that can undermine one's happiness, such as addictions.

Employment Position: Group co-facilitator, license is preferred but not required. 

Employment Status: Part time, minimum commitment of two years, opportunities for increased hours over time.

Days & Hours: Days and hours vary based on groups and appointments. Evening hours are required.  Occasional attendance at Tuesday morning staff meeting requested, but not required.

Reports to: Clinical Director and Operations Manager

Compensation: $100 per two hour group as lead facilitator. $50 per two hour group as co-facilitator.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

·         A masters or doctoral degree in a clinical field, preferably licensed

·         Commitment to social activism and the agency mission

·         Familiarity with domestic violence and/or feminist issues

·         Excellent written and verbal communication skills

·         Must be able to handle stressful situations and/or clients

·         High comfort level working in a diverse environment

·         A demonstrated commitment to high professional ethical standards and a diverse workplace

HOW TO APPLY 
Email: allies@alliesinchange.org 
Fax: (503) 297-7980

Qualified candidates should submit a resume with cover letter that outlines your qualifications for this position. 

Agency Mission: The mission of Allies in Change Counseling Center is to raise awareness of, educate about, and encourage the practice of healthy, loving and respectful relationships with oneself, one's partner and family, and the community. As our name reflects, Allies in Change intends to promote working with others as allies. We acknowledge that some cultural values such as traditional definitions of gender roles and power undermine a person's ability to be fully loving in relationships. We seek to address and change these values on individual, familial and societal levels. As an agency, we seek to practice these values ourselves in both our professional and personal lives.

ALLIES IN CHANGE COUNSELING CENTER IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER COMMITTED TO WORKFORCE DIVERSITY

Trauma Counselor/Social Worker, Black Women's Blueprint, Brooklyn, NY

Trauma Counselor/Social Worker

Posted on: March 17, 2013

Application deadline: May 17, 2013

Posted by: Black Women's Blueprint

DESCRIPTION

28hrs/week (4 days)

$30,000/year

Basic Function: To provide counseling services to individuals and families who have experienced sexual assault and other forms of sexual violence, domestic violence, and stalking in order to promote long-term healing from the effects of violence and abuse.

Specific Duties

1. Conduct psychosocial assessments.
2. Provide on-going counseling and support groups for those who have survived physical and/or sexual abuse.
3. Lead effective coordination of resources with case management programs in order to ensure comprehensive services that maintain the respect and dignity of each survivor.
4. Conduct outreach as needed.
5. Maintain accurate and current records as required by the agency and its funding sources.
6. Maintain cordial professional relationships with allied professionals. Provide information to agencies and organizations that serve survivors of violence or express interest in receiving information regarding this population.
7. Complete in a timely fashion all necessary weekly and monthly records that pertain to services provided, time and attendance, travel and workshop reimbursement, continuing education--which is received or provided--and other records deemed appropriate by the organization.

General Qualifications

• Appreciation of the agency's philosophical understanding regarding violence and oppression
• Demonstrable commitment to your personal healing as key to working responsibly and effectively with others
• Demonstrable commitment to developing trauma-focused counseling and advocacy skills
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including some weekend and evening hours
• Demonstrable commitment to creating and maintaining a work environment reflective of the agency's mission and philosophy regarding working relations
• Demonstrable commitment to contributing to the operation and growth of the agency by taking on administrative/operational tasks and providing leadership as appropriate
• Ability to balance autonomy, responsibility, and collaboration
• Multi-cultural and multi-lingual a plus
• Strong organizational skills and interest in maintaining a structured, warm, healing-conducive environment

Black Women's Blueprint aims to be an information and resource center regarding all aspects of sexual violence in communities of African descendants. It provides leadership, consultation, and technical assistance by generating and facilitating the development and flow of information on sexual violence intervention and prevention strategies that are culturally relevant, appropriate, and rooted in Black feminist/womanist, including anti-racist and intersectional analysis. Black Women's Blueprint works to address the causes and impact of sexual violence through collaboration, training, and education, prevention efforts, and the distribution of resources.

My Sisters Keeper and Black Women's Blueprint seek a candidate who shares our vision and philosophy, including core beliefs such as (1) sexual assault, domestic violence, and dating violence are direct violations of our human rights; (2) healing from the effects of those experiences is a life-long process; and (3) commitment to healing is a key to our well-being, effective relationships with others, healthy and equitable communities, and meaningful political change.

HOW TO APPPLY

MORE / LESS

Submit cover letter and resume via email to MY SISTER'S KEEPER/BLACK WOMEN'S BLUEPRINT ftanis@blueprintny.org and CC flowers.tashima@gmail.com In a cover letter, briefly describe your view of the core impacts of trauma from violence on victim-survivors and their families and communities. Explain your investment in working with this population and what you bring to the work. Your letter must be succinct, not to exceed one page. We strongly encourage individuals who represent one or more underserved populations (e.g., people of color, lesbians, gays, bisexuals, transgender, people with disabilities, immigrants, etc.) to apply. The position is open until filled.