DV Program Lead: Rapid Rehousing & Advocacy

Metropolitan Family Services; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 62,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

HSA contributions

401(k) with employer match

Teladoc services

Job summary

Metropolitan Family Services in Chicago is seeking a full-time DV Program Supervisor for the Gender Based Violence Rapid Rehousing Program at our Calumet office. The role leads a domestic violence advocacy program, supervises staff, and partners with the Program Director to drive service delivery.

This position requires a Bachelor’s degree, 5+ years in DV survivor services, and CDVP certification by year one; a Master’s degree is preferred for court programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years’ DV survivor services experience.
• Illinois CDVP certification required by end of first year.
• Master’s degree preferred for court programs.
• 40-hour Domestic Violence training required before contact with clients.
• Demonstrated supervisory responsibilities over time.

Responsibilities

• Oversee DV advocacy program area and supervise staff.
• Plan and implement client-centered interventions.
• Monitor grants, reporting, and budgets for the program.
• Provide supervision and coaching in crisis management and conflict resolution.
• Hire, supervise, and evaluate staff, interns, and volunteers.
• Schedule and coordinate on-call coverage.
• Conduct staff training and assess survivor needs.
• Represent the program in the community and maintain ethics.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Grant management

Crisis intervention

Trauma-informed care

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Flexibility

Staff development

Education

Bachelor's degree

5+ years DV survivor services

CDVP certification by year end

Master's degree preferred for court programs

40-hour DV training

Job description

Metropolitan Family Services in Chicago is seeking a full-time DV Program Supervisor for the Gender Based Violence Rapid Rehousing Program at our Calumet office. The role leads a domestic violence advocacy program, supervises staff, and partners with the Program Director to drive service delivery.

This position requires a Bachelor’s degree, 5+ years in DV survivor services, and CDVP certification by year one; a Master’s degree is preferred for court programs.