DVRT Coordinator: Trauma-Informed Volunteer Leader

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

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