POSITION: DOMESTIC VIOLENCE COORDINATOR
STATUS: Non-Exempt
LOCATION: Family Justice Center
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Justice Programs Manager
HOURS: Full-Time 40-hour work week Monday-Friday, some evening and weekend work will be required.
SUMMARY: Position acts as a liaison between the Center and local municipal and justice courts within the Justice for Families Collaborative. Position will provide training to court staff domestic violence related topics. Position will also work with court and law enforcement staff to provide follow-up calls to victims after law enforcement have responded to domestic violence and/or stalking calls.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS: Essential position requirements include but are not limited to: Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, or other relevant degree area. Extensive experience in work with domestic violence survivors can be substituted for the degree requirement. Extensive knowledge of the community resources, dynamics of domestic violence, and Mississippi domestic violence laws.
Must be able to work effectively with diverse group of clients, staff and individuals in the criminal justice systems.
Ability to work diplomatically in order to gain and maintain professional relationships with court officials and law enforcement.
Ability to work with minimal supervision, as well as in a team environment
Ability to express complex information and ideas both verbally and in writing.
Ability to work within agency mission, philosophy and policies/procedures.
Must have a reliable vehicle and meet agency driving policy requirements, including a valid driver license and proof of required automobile insurance. Travel required.
DUTIES:
Training
Advocacy
Agency Compliance
Other
POSITION: DOMESTIC VIOLENCE COORDINATOR GULFPORT
STATUS: Non-Exempt
LOCATION: Gulfport Court/Family Justice Center
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Justice Programs Manager
HOURS: Full-Time 40-hour work week Monday-Friday, some evening and weekend work will be required.
SUMMARY: Position provides court advocacy and support services to victims of interpersonal violence. The position will provide training to law enforcement and court staff on domestic violence related topics. Position will also work with court and law enforcement staff to provide follow-up calls to victims after law enforcement have responded to domestic violence and/or stalking calls.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS: Essential position requirements include but are not limited to: Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, or other relevant degree area. Extensive experience in work with domestic violence survivors can be substituted for the degree requirement. Extensive knowledge of the community resources, dynamics of domestic violence, and Mississippi domestic violence laws.
Must be able to work effectively with diverse group of clients, staff and individuals in the criminal justice systems.
Ability to work diplomatically in order to gain and maintain professional relationships with court officials and law enforcement.
Ability to work with minimal supervision, as well as in a team environment
Ability to express complex information and ideas both verbally and in writing.
Ability to work within agency mission, philosophy and policies/procedures.
Must have a reliable vehicle and meet agency driving policy requirements, including a valid driver license and proof of required automobile insurance. Travel required.
DUTIES:
Advocacy
Training
Agency Compliance
Other
POSITION: ADULT OUTREACH COUNSELOR
STATUS: Exempt
LOCATION: Porter Office
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Senior Counselor
HOURS: Full-Time 40-hour work week Monday – Friday, some evening and weekend work may be required.
SUMMARY: Provide counseling and advocacy services to adult victims of domestic violence and sexual assault who are seeking services on a non-residential basis.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS: Minimum requirement of a Master’s degree in social work, counseling, or related discipline from an accredited program and possess a license to practice in Mississippi. Minimum of two (2) years of related credentialed experience.
Must have vast knowledge of method and implementation of treatment interventions relevant to working with trauma survivors.
Must be able to work effectively with diverse groups of clients, staff and individuals in the community.
Ability to work with minimal supervision, as well as in a team environment
Ability to express complex information and ideas both verbally and in writing.
Ability to work within agency mission, philosophy and policies/procedures.
Must have a reliable vehicle and meet agency driving policy requirements, including a valid driver license and proof of required automobile insurance. Travel required
ESSENTIAL DUTIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
Clinical
Agency Compliance
Other
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