Domestic Abuse Programs Director — Trauma-Informed Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working environment

Medical

Paid vacation

Sick time

Paid holidays

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

403b Retirement

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Alpert JFS in Palm Beach County is seeking a Domestic Abuse Program Director to lead comprehensive, trauma-informed services for survivors and to drive program development with community partners.

This role emphasizes prevention education, outreach to synagogues and schools, and leadership across domestic abuse initiatives, with a hybrid work arrangement and competitive nonprofit salary.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work, Counseling, 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.
• Strong knowledge of Jewish traditions, culture, and experience working within the Jewish community.
• Program management, community outreach, and partnership development experience.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and public speaking abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain confidentiality, and exercise sound judgment.
• Proficiency with electronic health records and MS Office tools.

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 such as Women in High Conflict Relationships, and prevention initiatives.
• Lead and coordinate Relationships and Decisions, the teen-led peer-to-peer prevention program.
• Track program outcomes and prepare reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Design and deliver domestic abuse awareness, prevention, and empowerment education to community audiences, including synagogues and schools.
• Represent the agency at community events, coalitions, and domestic abuse initiatives.
• Build and maintain partnerships with domestic abuse organizations and community providers (e.g., AVDA, Harmony House, Jewish Women’s International).
• Serve as staff liaison, representing the Palm Beach County Jewish community at local or statewide activities, committees, and/or events.
• Re-establish KOLOT, a Jewish domestic abuse outreach task force, as one unified entity for the entire county; including meeting coordination and program planning.
• Supervise or coordinate volunteers, interns, or program participants (e.g., teen educators).
• Participate in agency quality improvement initiatives and program evaluation.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Crisis intervention

Trauma-informed care

Public speaking

Communication skills

Education

Master’s degree in social work

Tools

Electronic health records

MS Office

Job description

Alpert JFS in Palm Beach County is seeking a Domestic Abuse Program Director to lead comprehensive, trauma-informed services for survivors and to drive program development with community partners.

This role emphasizes prevention education, outreach to synagogues and schools, and leadership across domestic abuse initiatives, with a hybrid work arrangement and competitive nonprofit salary.