DVRT Coordinator - SERV (1118)

Center for Family Services; New Jersey; On-site; USD 52,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent paid time off (PTO) program

401k Plan

Medical insurance plan options

Ongoing Training & Professional Development Opportunities

Job summary

Center for Family Services is seeking a DVRT Coordinator in Cumberland County, NJ. This full-time role involves managing volunteers and interns to provide crucial support and advocacy services for victims of domestic violence. The role requires a Bachelor's Degree and excellent communication skills.

The coordinator will also facilitate training, market volunteer opportunities, and ensure quality domestic violence services. A competitive benefits package is available, including paid time off, 401k, and medical insurance.

Qualifications

• Experience working with people, especially on a one-to-one basis.
• Demonstrated sensitivity toward the needs of victims.
• Experience in supervision or management is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage volunteers and interns to provide advocacy services to victims.
• Ensure hotline schedule is covered and assist with activations.
• Facilitate training for volunteers and law enforcement.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Public speaking

Sensitivity toward the needs of victims

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Social Sciences, Psychology, Criminal Justice or Human Services

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

Cumberland 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.

We offer a competitive benefits package as well as ongoing resources that will support staff on their personal and professional journey.

Benefits include:

• 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.

Disclaimer

Many positions require motor vehicle record evaluations and medical clearances. Center For Family Services is an equal opportunity employer offering competitive salaries and excellent benefits packages.