DVRT Coordinator - SERV (1118)

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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

Salary: $25 to $28 per hour

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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