DVRT Coordinator - SERV (1118)

Center for Family Services; New Jersey; On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401k Plan

Medical insurance

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Training & Professional Development

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Center For Family Services coordinates a DVRT program in Gloucester County, NJ, managing volunteers and interns to provide 24-hour advocacy for domestic violence survivors. The role reports to the Program Supervisor and offers a $500 sign-on bonus along with hourly pay of $25–$28.

The position requires 60-hour NJ training, strong communication skills, and a bachelor’s degree in related fields. Leadership experience is preferred, and the organization emphasizes career development and

Qualifications

• 60-hour NJ State Confidential Sexual Violence Advocate and DVRT/HT training completed.
• Experience working with people one-to-one and ability to train staff.
• Effective verbal and written communication and public speaking.
• Minimum Bachelor's Degree in Social Sciences, Psychology, Criminal Justice or Human Services.
• Experience in supervision or management is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage volunteers and interns to provide 24-hour accompaniments and advocacy.
• Provide training and education to volunteers and staff.
• Ensure hotline coverage by coordinating volunteer schedules.
• Collect activation statistics and prepare reports for funding sources.
• Attend county and DV meetings and maintain volunteer records.
• Develop newsletters and host meetings/trainings for volunteers and staff.
• Interview potential volunteers, perform reference checks, and submit volunteer stipends.
• Update volunteer handbook and training manuals.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Public speaking

Leadership

Education

Bachelors in Social Sciences

Bachelors in Psychology

Bachelors in Criminal Justice

Human Services degree

Job description

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.

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.

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
• Prescription Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health & Wellness Activities
• Ongoing Training & Professional Development Opportunities
• Opportunity for advancement

About Employment at Center For Family Services

A leader in the non-profit sector and named as a top workplace in the region since 2010. As part of our team, you will be recognized as our most valuable resource. Our staff balance best practices with personalized care. Together, our team makes a positive difference in the lives of people in need. If you're interested in a rewarding career, Center For Family Services is a great place to grow as a professional. For more information about our top workplace, please visit the Center For Family Services website at www.centerffs.org .

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