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Position Summary:
The DVRT Coordinator is responsible for the management of volunteers and interns to provide 24-hour accompaniments and advocacy services to victims/survivors of domestic violence. The DVRT Coordinator reports directly to the Program Supervisor.
Location: Gloucester County, NJ
Job Type/Status: Full-Time
Duties and Responsibilities:
Provide training and education to new and existing volunteers and staff and in-service trainings to law enforcement.
Support and manage volunteers and interns to insure quality domestic violence services are provided to victims.
Ensure hotline schedule is covered by calling volunteers and soliciting their services to assist survivors.
Provide 24-hour back up for hotline calls & accompaniments to address problems with activations.
Address concerns with Unusual Occurrences for activations/accompaniments.
Market SERV program and volunteer opportunities throughout Gloucester County.
Facilitate quarterly Domestic Violence Liaison Officer Meetings and monthly Volunteer meetings.
Develop quarterly newsletter and monthly meetings and training's for volunteers and staff.
Interview potential volunteers, complete reference checks on volunteers, maintain volunteer files, and submit volunteer stipend to finance.
Collect activation statistics and complete reports for required funding sources.
Complete program statistics forms pertaining to volunteer hours and services provided to victims for advocate certification.
Attend County DV Working Group meetings, NJCEDV meetings, DVRT Coordinator meetings and other community meetings.
Revise and update volunteer handbook, resource manual and training manual
Carry out other tasks as deemed necessary by supervisor to ensure success of SERV program
REQUIREMENTS:
The DVRT Coordinator must successfully complete 60-hour New Jersey State Confidential Sexual Violence Advocate and Domestic Violence Response Team and Anti-Trafficking (HT) training provided by Services Empowering Rights of Victims (SERV). The DVRT Coordinator must have experience working with people, especially on a one-to-one basis, demonstrated sensitivity toward the needs of victims, and to be able to provide training and education to new and existing volunteers and staff. Effective verbal and written communication skills and public speaking is required. A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Social Sciences, Psychology, Criminal Justice or Human Services is mandatory. Experience in supervision or management is preferred.
The DVRT Coordinator is a critical member of our team. Ideal candidates will have a solid understanding of the root causes of domestic violence and the need to increase our County's capacity to provide a trauma-informed response to victims/survivors.
Benefits:
At the Center For Family Services our employees are our greatest resource and we are committed to investing in our staff. We offer a competitive benefits package as well as ongoing resources that will support staff on their personal and professional journey.
Excellent paid time off (PTO) program, including vacation, sick, personal, and holiday
401k Plan
Medical insurance plan options
Dental & Vision Insurance
Prescription Insurance
Life Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Health & Wellness Activities
Ongoing Training & Professional Development Opportunities
Opportunity for advancement
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