CSVA Coordinator - SERV (1896)

Center for Family Services; New Jersey; On-site; USD 34,440 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent paid time off (PTO)

401k Plan

Medical insurance options

Ongoing training opportunities

Job summary

The Center for Family Services in Gloucester County, NJ, seeks a Confidential Sexual Violence Advocate Coordinator to manage volunteer staff and provide advocacy to victims of sexual violence. This role includes training, hotline management, and community outreach. Candidates should possess strong communication skills, sensitivity to victims' needs, and relevant experience or education.

Benefits include paid time off, 401k, medical insurance, and ongoing training opportunities. The position offers a $500 sign-on bonus upon hiring.

Qualifications

• Experience working with people on a one-to-one basis.
• Must complete 40 hours of New Jersey State Confidential Sexual Violence Advocacy Training.
• Current driver's license with a clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Provide training and education to new and existing volunteers.
• Ensure hotline schedule coverage for sexual violence victims.
• Market SERV program and volunteer opportunities.

Skills

Communication skills

Sensitivity toward victims

Public speaking

Training and education

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Sign-On Bonus

Take advantage of our new sign-on bonus! Center For Family Services is a place where you can be part of a dynamic, top workplace team dedicated to improving lives. When you apply and get hired, you are eligible for a $500 sign-on bonus.

Location

Gloucester County, NJ

Job Type / Status

Full Time

Salary: $25 to $28 per hour

Position Summary

Center For Family Services is looking for a responsible and organized individual to fill the Confidential Sexual Violence Advocate Coordinator position in the Services Empowering Rights of Victims (SERV) program. SERV provides crisis intervention, counseling, and support to survivors of sexual violence, domestic violence, and human trafficking. The program provides personalized care to help people follow a path to healing. The CSVA Coordinator is responsible for the recruitment, training and management of the Confidential Sexual Violence Advocate volunteer staff to provide 24-hour accompaniments and advocacy services to victims of sexual violence. The CSVA Coordinator reports directly to the Program Coordinator.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide training and education to new and existing volunteers and staff – 40 hours for Sexual Violence Advocacy.
• Ensure hotline schedule is covered by calling volunteers and soliciting their services to assist sexual assault violence victims.
• Provide 24‑hour back up for hotline calls & accompaniments to address problems with activations.
• Provide trainings to law enforcement, health care professionals, and SART team members.
• Market SERV program and volunteer opportunities throughout County.
• Interview potential volunteers, complete reference checks on volunteers, maintain volunteer files, and submit volunteer stipend to finance.
• Complete program statistic forms pertaining to volunteer hours and services provided to victims for advocate certification.
• Attend County SART meetings, NJCASA meetings, and community meetings.
• Prepare training outlines, secure speakers; manage database, applications, and organize training materials.
• Carry out other tasks as deemed necessary by supervisor to ensure success of SERV program.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or work experience may be substituted for education on a year‑to‑year basis.
• Experience working with people, especially on a one‑to‑one basis.
• Must demonstrate sensitivity toward the needs of the victims.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Public speaking is required.
• Must complete 40 hours of the New Jersey State Confidential Sexual Violence Advocacy Training provided by SERV.
• Current driver's license with a driving record of at least three years.
• Vehicle with current insurance and registration.

Benefits

• Excellent paid time off (PTO) program, including vacation, sick, personal, and holiday.
• 401k Plan.
• Medical insurance plan options.
• Prescription Insurance.
• Life Insurance.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Health & Wellness Activities.
• Ongoing Training & Professional Development Opportunities.
• Opportunity for advancement.

Center For Family Services is an equal opportunity employer offering competitive salaries and excellent benefits packages.