Survivor Outreach & Support Coordinator

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Survivor Outreach & Support Coordinator

Starting annual salary: $65,000-$70,000

Location: Louis D. Brown Peace Institute, Dorchester, MA

The Louis D. Brown Peace Institute (LDBPI) is a center of healing, teaching, and learning for families and communities dealing with murder, trauma, grief, and loss. We aim to transform society's response to homicide, ensuring all families are treated with dignity and compassion. Founded in 1994 after the murder of Dorchester resident, Louis D. Brown, The LDBPI is recognized across the state and country for the best practices in the field of homicide response. With over 30 years of experience, the LDBPI continues to innovate and grow.

Role Summary

We seek a Survivor Outreach Services (SOS) Coordinator dedicated to meeting the unique needs of families impacted by murder, trauma, grief, and loss. The ideal candidate will be collaborative, communicative, and experienced in serving diverse communities. The SOS Coordinator will report to the Director of Survivors Outreach Services and work closely with other Coordinators and program staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe meeting place for families within 24-72 hours of a homicide.
• Conduct survivor Intakes through in-person, virtual, or telephone sessions.
• Address practical needs of survivors from death notification to funerals.
• Maintain regular communication with families to assess needs and monitor progress.
• Develop and monitor long-term plans for survivors' healing and provide advocacy and case management to survivors of homicide victims, including referrals to clinical MH support and other relevant providers in collaboration and consultation with the Survivors Outreach Services team; developing and following through on case plan in collaboration with survivors as needed.
• Collaborate with other service providers for mental health services, counseling, housing, financial resources, spiritual guidance, etc.
• Advocate for clients' rights under the Victims Bill of Rights and MA Bereavement Leave Act.
• Provide emotional support to survivors of homicide victims in individual/family healing groups and survivor event settings.
• Provide coordination and engagement support for the Northeastern University School of Law’s Project on Unsolved Homicides, facilitating survivor involvement, collaborating with law students, and educating survivors on systems navigation and self-advocacy as needed.
• Provide emotional support in survivor-led unsolved homicide ambassadors group.
• Attend virtual holistic healing and healing and recovery support groups as needed.
• Coach survivors on developing own programs, initiatives and workshops.
• Maintain and update case documentation.
• Promote the mission and vision of the LDBPI in individual conversations and at community events and meetings.
• Perform additional essential and nonessential tasks as needed.
• Build relationships with the survivor & provider community by supporting with and being present for all mandatory organizational events, such as the Mother's Day Walk for Peace, Peace B'Que, and Survivors of Homicide Victims Awareness Month Opening Ceremony etc.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Sociology, Social Work or Public Health.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in human services, case management, and/or advocacy.
• Commitment to LDBPI’s mission, values, and the seven Principles of Peace.

• Experience in facilitating support groups and workshops.
• Highly organized, resourceful, and proactive with excellent communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Word, Excel, Google applications, and internet research.
• Strong administrative skills, including record-keeping and data entry.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team with diverse populations.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Detail-oriented and capable of managing multiple cases.
• Ability to motivate and adapt long-term plans for survivors.
• Possess social and racial justice perspective.
• Effective decision-making in complex client matters.
• Strong relationship-building skills with diverse groups.
• Comfortable seeking supervision and support from colleagues.
• Tactful, discreet, and possessing sound judgment.
• Effective public speaking skills.
• Available to work some night and weekend hours.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with the Department of Children & Families.
• Some formal clinical training and education.
• Bilingual/multilingual candidates are especially encouraged to apply.

Time Commitment

• Exempt level, full-time, 40 hours/week position, including some evening and weekend work.

Benefits

• Medical, 401K, Aflac plans, paid vacation, PTO, flex time, paid holidays, annual self-care stipend, and professional development opportunities.
• Opportunities for contribution and learning within a community-based, survivor-led organization.
• Networking with providers in trauma response, homicide bereavement, and healing.
• Extensive training in LDBPI’s survivor-based model.

Only complete

applications will be considered, and only qualified candidates will be contacted.

No phone calls, please.

The Louis D. Brown Peace Institute is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, nationality, ability, age, gender identity or gender expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all consultants and employees.