Project Coordinator (Universal Response to Domestic Violence)

Poughkeepsie, NY
Full Time
Mid Level

Title: Project Coordinator, Universal Response to Domestic Violence

Salary: $29.72 per hour

Supervisor: Vice President for Community Programs

Status: Full-Time, Non-Exempt, 35 hours weekly

Location: 236 Main Street Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm

 

Function: 

The Project Coordinator for Universal Response to Domestic Violence, under the direction of the Steering Committee for Universal Response to Domestic Violence & supervised by the Vice President for Community Programs, oversees the coordinated community response to domestic violence in Dutchess County.

 

Position Requirements: 

  • Master's degree in social work, public policy, human services or related field preferred OR

 

  • Bachelor's degree and 5 years' experience in victim services, criminal justice, child welfare and/or other relevant experience.

 

  • Previous experience in administration, and supervision preferred. Experience in human services/advocacy is preferred.

 

  • Candidates with knowledge of the dynamics of domestic violence, criminal and civil justice systems, and/or trauma informed victim services preferred.

 

  • Strong organizational, interpersonal, customer service, and computer skills (Microsoft Office suite) required.

 

  • Candidate must possess proven management experience (i.e. regular report writing, research, computer skills, and documentation).

 

  • The successful candidate will have the ability to work independently and in a collaborative team environment.

 

  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written required. Candidate must have excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills.

 

Other Requirements: 

  • Flexible hours and can travel to different sites and attend community meetings as scheduled.

 

  • Established cell phone with willingness to use for work with effective coverage for Dutchess County (will be reimbursed).

 

  • Must be reachable outside of office hours if needed.

 

  • Possess valid driver’s license.

 

Benefits:

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • 403(b) retirement plan with employer match up to 5%.
  • Generous paid vacation, holiday, sick and personal time package (2 weeks’ vacation in first year, 13 paid holidays per year, 12 sick days per year and 4 personal days per year).
  • Access to Family Services’ Compassionate Leave Program where employees can donate/receive unused time off.
  • Group term life and long-term disability insurance.
  • Supplemental life insurance & accidental death and dismemberment coverage (AD&D).
  • Supplemental insurance through Aflac.
  • Employee assistance program (EAP).
  • Pet insurance.

 

Our Mission:

Family Services brings people together to find the support they need, improving their lives and communities, and building a stronger safer Hudson Valley.

 

Our Values:

Compassion – Extending empathy and understanding to others.

Integrity – Being honest and dependable.

Hope – Believing in the strength of the human spirit and heart, to emerge and thrive when faced with a challenge.

Diversity – Promoting a vision of community comprised of wide-ranging assets.

Respect – Treating all individuals with dignity and without judgement.

Community – Recognizing and reinforcing the importance of our world as being comprised of people of differing strengths and perspectives.

Justice – Promoting social and economic equity and fairness.

Quality – Aspiring for excellence in every aspect of our work.

 

Position Responsibilities: 

  • Oversee the coordinated community response to domestic violence in Dutchess County by carrying out the work of the Steering Committee, which consists of representatives from the following agencies: DC District Attorney’s Office, DC Office of Probation and Community Corrections, DC Family Court, DC Department of Community and Family Services, DC Department of Health, DC Department of Mental Health, DC Sheriff’s Office, City of Poughkeepsie Police Department, City of Beacon Police Department, Town of Poughkeepsie Police Department, Town of Hyde Park Police Department, Family Services, Grace Smith House, Legal Services of the Hudson Valley, and the New York State Police.
  • Responsible for scheduling and facilitating Steering Committee meetings as well as writing and distributing meeting minutes in a timely manner.
  • Facilitate collaborative projects, protocols, trainings and events between agencies that work on the issue of domestic violence.
  • Act as a liaison between the criminal and civil justice systems and the human service providers in the county.
  • Act as a troubleshooter when agencies are faced with barriers in the system.
  • Identify gaps in the system and develop mechanisms for filling the gaps by convening the relevant players and working to devise a solution.
  • Oversee multi-disciplinary teams in the county including the Domestic Abuse Response Teams (DART) in the City and Town of Poughkeepsie, City of Beacon and Town of Hyde Park, and all law enforcement departments participating in the Lethality Assessment Program (LAP).
  • Provide a leadership role within the High-Risk Case Management (HRCM) Project and the Domestic Violence Offender Project (DVOP).
  • Provide trainings to various groups including Law Enforcement, DV Service Providers, Steering Committee members, and others regarding projects overseen by URDV including, but not limited to, LAP, HRCM, and DVOP.
  • Attend case-conferencing meetings and assist in troubleshooting difficult cases.
  • Participate in policy analysis, public speaking and training, and community organizing.
  • Monitor project effectiveness and explore possibilities for project expansion as appropriate.
  • Research and seek new sources of funding to support a coordinated community response to domestic violence from the federal, state and private sources.
  • In conjunction with the appointed member of the Dutchess County Legislature, provide a leadership role as the Chair of the Citizens Advisory Committee on Domestic Violence (a committee of the DC Legislature).  As Chair, the Coordinator convenes meetings, prepares and distributes meeting minutes, and assists the legislature with recruitment and approval of committee members. 
  • Actively participate, and provide a leadership role when appropriate, in local committees and coalitions including but not limited to: Coalition Against Sexual and Domestic Abuse in Dutchess County (and several subcommittees), and the Domestic Violence Regional Council organized by NYS Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence (OPDV).
  • Attend staff meetings of the Domestic Violence Service agencies (as appropriate) and work in strong collaboration to achieve coordinated community response outcomes.
  • Monitor best practices and evidenced based interventions in the field of domestic violence and keep multidisciplinary partners informed.
  • Complete all administrative tasks as assigned on a timely basis.
  • Maintain statistics and prepare reports as needed; this will be in collaboration with the Center for Victim Safety and Support as the victim services program staffs the DART, LAP and HR projects.
  • Maintain active communication & attend meetings with supervisor as required.
  • Other duties as assigned based upon agency needs.

 

Skills and Abilities: 

  • Cultural competence and ability to relate to a wide variety of audiences.
  • Diplomacy and advocacy skills.
  • Public speaking and presenting.
  • Crisis Management and trauma-informed practices.
  • Compassion and empathy and strong advocacy skills.
  • Aptitude for completing administrative tasks and ‘out of the box’ thinking and resourcefulness.
  • Ability to work effectively under pressure.
  • Knowledge of public, private, and community agencies, including law enforcement agencies & criminal justice system/family court system, that may be used to help victims of all crimes
  • Working independently and also collaboratively with supervisor and others.
  • Ability to follow oral and written instructions and read and comprehend procedures and implement them effectively.
  • Be dependable, transparent on all tasks, receptive to supervision.
  • Ability to facilitate meetings effectively.

 

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Work Environment – This position is housed in the District Attorney’s Office in Poughkeepsie. Regular local travel is required. Candidate must be able to get to and from various work locations throughout the day, including community partner offices and other meeting locations. 

Family Services, Inc. complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact hr@familyservicesny.org.

We are an equal opportunity employer and our goal is to be a diverse workforce representative of the community we serve. Family Services, Inc. follows federal, state, and local laws prohibiting discrimination in hiring and employment. We do not discriminate against employees or applicants in violation of those laws.

Must be authorized to work in the United States without work sponsorship.

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