Domestic Violence Response Team Coordinator

This job description is a broad outline of the responsibilities and duties of the Domestic Violence Response Team (DVRT) Coordinator and will be amended as needed to meet program priorities of Women Aware, Inc. and their ensuing work requirements. It should not be construed as a contract.

Responsible to: Family Justice Center Director

Qualifications:

• • Bachelor’s degree required.
• Full time, M-F, evenings & weekends as needed.
  • Domestic Violence experience preferred.
• Excellent crisis intervention, communication, and organization skills required.
• Driver’s License: clean and valid

General Responsibilities:

At the direction of and in collaboration with the Family Justice Center Director, the DVRT Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and maintaining the Domestic Violence Response Team (DVRT) Program while leading community outreach, professional training, and public awareness initiatives. This position serves as a liaison among law enforcement, community partners, healthcare providers, educational institutions, and other stakeholders to promote trauma-informed, survivor-centered services and strengthen the coordinated community response to domestic violence throughout Middlesex County.

• • Oversees the DVRT program – ensures DVRT Program is following best practice standards.
  • Responds to and addresses all training requests. Develops, coordinates, and facilitates 40-hour DV training and various community trainings and outreach, including Teen Dating Violence.
  • Maintain knowledge of current domestic violence laws, evidence-based practices, and emerging trends.
  • Attend required staff meetings, supervision, agency training, and professional development opportunities.
  • Maintain confidentiality, standard of care and ethics of the profession, in accordance with agency policies and applicable federal and state laws.
  • Responsible for program reports and other duties assigned.

Specific Duties:

• • Work closely with all DVRT volunteers to provide supervision, training, support, and guidance. Coordinates quarterly DVRT team meetings.
  • Serves as a liaison with the DV Liaison Officers. Collaborate in recruiting, interviewing, and selecting DVRT volunteers.
  • Coordinates follow-up with victims/survivors and linkages with additional services as needed.
  • Provide direct services to DV victims; provide legal information/options under the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act, referrals, safety planning, and supportive counseling. Explain the judicial process/system and provide court preparation for restraining order hearings, as needed.
  • Coordinate and represent the Family Justice Center at community events, health fairs, awareness campaigns, resource fairs, conferences, and countywide initiatives.
  • Build and maintain collaborative partnerships with community stakeholders, including law enforcement, healthcare providers, schools, businesses, faith-based organizations, and social service agencies.
  • Increase awareness of domestic violence, prevention strategies, available services, and the Family Justice Center’s Coordinated Community Response model through outreach, education, events, and awareness campaigns.
  • Develop and distribute culturally responsive educational materials, resource guides, and promotional resources to community partners and the public.
  • Develop, coordinate, and facilitate domestic violence presentations and trainings for multidisciplinary professionals, community partners, and the public.
  • Maintain training and outreach records, evaluate program effectiveness, and support grant reporting through data collection, outcomes, success stories, and performance measures.
  • Other tasks and duties as assigned.