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

Pregnant Women's Specialist, Institute for Health & Recovery, Cambridge, MA

Pregnant Women's Specialist

Posted on: June 21, 2013
Posted by: Institute for Health and Recovery

DESCRIPTION

The Pregnant Women's Specialist supports IHR's mission to develop a comprehensive continuum of care for individuals, adolescents, and their families who are affected by alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use, mental health problems, and violence/trauma, homelessness and HIV, by coordinating substance use treatment services for pregnant and postpartum women.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain familiarity with state and federal requirements for pregnant women's substance abuse treatment services
• Through telephone screening, determine treatment need and eligibility for pregnant/postpartum women with substance abuse issues
• Perform intakes for pregnant/postpartum women seeking treatment
• With Access Team, maintain up-to-date record of openings in FRT/FSL system
• Match women with openings in FRT/FSL system and other treatment programs, as appropriate
• Maintain and update listings of all programs serving pregnant women
• Provide interim telephone counseling services to pregnant and postpartum women in need of treatment who are unable to be placed immediately
• Refer pregnant/postpartum women to services as needed
• Follow up referrals by calling women to ensure they have been able to access treatment
• Work closely with Helpline to facilitate timely referrals
• Represent IHR in State forums, addressing guidelines for pregnant women's treatment programs
• Monthly, collect and update data from treatment programs regarding current status of pregnant women referred to treatment
• Work with all levels of treatment programs to ensure they have the capacity to respond to referral and treatment requirements
• With Assistant Director, complete collection of data annually for Federal Block Grant Report

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with substance abuse treatment services for pregnant women, and for postpartum women with children up to six months of age
• Bachelor's Degree in human services, or related field, strongly preferred
• Understanding of the Massachusetts treatment system and options for pregnant/postpartum women
• Experience providing telephone counseling to pregnant women seeking treatment
• Familiarity with substance abuse and treatment, particularly family treatment
• Familiarity with child welfare issues, especially as they are affected by substance abuse
• Strong and clear communicator; can work well under pressure
• Excellent writing and reporting skills
• The ability to work as a team player

HOW TO APPLY

Please forward a formal cover letter and resume to:
Human Resources, Institute for Health and Recovery, Inc., 349 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02139 or email (preferred) to hr@healthrecovery.org.

Behavioral Health Program Supervisor, Women Against Abuse, Philaldelphia, PA

Behavioral Health Program Supervisor

Posted on: May 16, 2013
Posted by: Women Against Abuse

DESCRIPTION

The Behavioral Health (BH) Program Supervisor will organize services and the administrative needs of the behavioral health program. The Coordinator will supervise the Therapists and BH MSW Interns within all the programs (Shelter/Safe Haven 1, Shelter/Safe Haven 2, St. Elizabeth's Wellness Center, and Sojourner House).

RESPONSIBILITIES

Providing direct supervision, evaluation and scheduling of the BH team; working with Case Management Supervisors, Hotline & Intake Manager, St. Elizabeth's Wellness Center Staff, and other residential staff to ensure a coordinated Sanctuary and Trauma informed experience; ensuring all records and reports are complete in accordance with WAA standards; Monitor and coordinate procedures and standards (within regulations) for CBH billing of behavioral health services; and working collaboratively and communicating with other departments to ensure smooth operations. All responsibilities are implemented according to our mission and vision and according to Agency standards.

REQUIREMENTS

• A Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology or other social science related field with a minimum of one year of therapy experience.
• At least two years of therapy experience providing therapeutic services to adults.
• Supervisory experience strongly preferred.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.
• Knowledge of the Sanctuary Model is a plus.
• Able to work extended and flex hours when necessary.
• Experience in a residential setting is strongly preferred.
• Knowledge regarding behavioral health issues and the impact it has on domestic violence survivors is preferred.
• Knowledge of the dynamics of trauma is preferred.
• Knowledge of the dynamics of addiction, co-dependency, recovery and relapse prevention is preferred.
• Ability to work with clients dealing with mental health, drug & alcohol and domestic violence issues.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Prior experience using client database is preferred.
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office software, Outlook, Word, & Excel.
• Ability to work under pressure and handle crisis situaions.
• Knowledge of CBH billing procedure preferred
• Completion of the 40-hour DV Training required (post hire). Satisfactory criminal record, FBI and child abuse clearances and a TB Test required pre hire (all expenses paid by WAA).

HOW TO APPLY

For Consideration please send your cover letter, resume and salary requirements to: recruiter@womenagainstabuse.org

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

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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.