Director, Trauma-Informed Domestic Abuse Programs

Alpert JFS; West Palm Beach (FL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Competitive salary

Medical benefits

Paid vacation & sick leave

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

403b Retirement

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Alpert Jewish Family Service is seeking a Domestic Abuse Program Director to lead development, coordination, and delivery of services in Palm Beach County. The role emphasizes trauma-informed survivor support, program growth, community outreach, prevention education, and stakeholder collaboration.

The position requires a Master’s degree in social work or related field and 3–5 years of relevant experience. Hybrid work with some evening/ weekend hours is offered, along with competitive benefits

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work or related mental health field required.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience working with survivors of domestic abuse or in a related field.
• Strong clinical assessment, crisis intervention, and trauma-informed care skills.
• Experience in program management, community outreach, and partnership development.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and public speaking abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain confidentiality, and exercise sound judgment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for individuals seeking domestic abuse support, including crisis response and intake.
• Conduct psychosocial assessments, safety planning, and risk assessments.
• Provide trauma-informed case management, emotional support, and coordinate access to counseling, financial assistance, employment services, and other wraparound supports internally and with external community partners.
• Maintain accurate documentation in electronic health records and ensure compliance with best practice standards.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate domestic abuse programming, including support groups and prevention initiatives.
• Lead and coordinate Relationships and Decisions teen program activities (trainers, meetings, opportunities, curriculum).
• Track program outcomes and prepare reports for stakeholders.
• Design and deliver domestic abuse awareness, prevention, and empowerment education to communities (synagogues, schools).
• Represent the agency at events, coalitions, and partnerships with other organizations.
• Build and maintain partnerships with domestic abuse organizations.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Crisis intervention

Trauma-informed care

Jewish community knowledge

Program management

Community outreach

Partnership development

Communication

Public speaking

Confidentiality & judgment

EMR & MS Office

Education

Master's degree in social work or related field

Job description

Alpert Jewish Family Service is seeking a Domestic Abuse Program Director to lead development, coordination, and delivery of services in Palm Beach County. The role emphasizes trauma-informed survivor support, program growth, community outreach, prevention education, and stakeholder collaboration.

The position requires a Master’s degree in social work or related field and 3–5 years of relevant experience. Hybrid work with some evening/ weekend hours is offered, along with competitive benefits