DVRT Coordinator - SERV (5624)

Center for Family Services; Bridgeton (NJ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent paid time off (PTO) program

401k Plan

Medical insurance plan options

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health & Wellness Activities

Ongoing Training & Profession

Job summary

A community service organization in Bridgeton, NJ is seeking a DVRT Coordinator to manage volunteers and provide advocacy services to domestic violence victims. Responsibilities include training volunteers, ensuring hotline coverage, and developing resources for team support. A Bachelor's degree is required along with effective communication skills and sensitivity towards victims. The role offers valuable professional development opportunities and a supportive workplace environment.

Qualifications

• Must complete 40 hours of New Jersey State Confidential Sexual Violence Advocacy Training.
• Experience working one-to-one with people, especially victims/survivors.
• Experience in supervision or management is preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences, Psychology, Criminal Justice or Human Services.
• Supervision/management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage volunteers and interns to ensure quality services.
• Provide training and education to volunteers and staff.
• Market volunteer opportunities throughout Cumberland County.
• Provide 24-hour backup for hotline calls and activations.
• Attend DVWorking groups and coordinator meetings.
• Update volunteer handbook, resource and training materials.
• Interview volunteers, maintain volunteer files, and submit stipends.
• Collect activation statistics and complete required funding reports.

Skills

Effective verbal communication

Effective written communication

Public speaking

Sensitivity toward victims/survivors

Education

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

Job description

Position Summary

The DVRT Coordinator is responsible for managing volunteer staff 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.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide training and education to new and existing volunteers and staff and in‑service trainings to law enforcement
• Supervise and manage volunteers and interns to ensure quality domestic violence services are provided to victims/survivors
• Ensure the hotline schedule is covered by calling volunteers and soliciting their services to assist domestic violence victims/survivors
• Provide 24‑hour backup for hotline calls & accompaniments to address problems with activations
• Address concerns with Unusual Occurrences for DVRT
• Market SERV program and volunteer opportunities throughout Cumberland County
• Facilitate quarterly Domestic Violence Liaison Officer Meetings and monthly Volunteer meetings
• Develop quarterly newsletter and monthly meetings and trainings 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/survivors for advocate certification
• Attend County DV Working Group meetings, NJCEDV meetings, and DVRT Coordinator meetings
• Revise and update the volunteer handbook, resource manual, and training manual
• Carry out other tasks as deemed necessary by the supervisor to ensure the success of SERV program
• Assist with office procedures pertinent to the operations of the program.

Requirements

• The DVRT Coordinator must successfully complete 40 hours of the New Jersey State Confidential Sexual Violence Advocacy Training and 40 hours of the Domestic Violence Response 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, demonstrate sensitivity toward the needs of victims/survivors, 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 are 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.

Benefits

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 & Profession

About Employment at Center For Family Services

Apply and get hired 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.

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.