DVRT Coordinator - SERV (5624)

Center for Family Services; New Jersey; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent PTO program

401k Plan

Medical insurance options

Prescription Insurance

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health & Wellness Activities

Ongoing Training & Profession

Job summary

Center for Family Services in New Jersey seeks a DVRT Coordinator to manage volunteers and interns providing 24-hour support to victims of domestic violence. The role reports to the Program Supervisor and includes training, supervision, and coordinating hotline coverage.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's in social sciences or related field, with strong communication skills and experience supervising others. Competitive benefits accompany meaningful community impact.

Qualifications

• Experience training and educating volunteers and staff.
• Ability to supervise volunteers and interns effectively.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to conduct outreach and engage community partners.

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
• Ensure hotline schedule is covered by calling volunteers and soliciting their services
• Provide 24-hour backup for hotline calls & accompaniments
• 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, maintain volunteer files
• Collect activation statistics and complete reports for funding sources
• Complete program statistics forms pertaining to volunteer hours and services
• 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
• Assist with office procedures pertinent to the operations of the program.

Skills

Volunteer management

Training

Public speaking

Verbal communication

Written communication

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.

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

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. 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.