Domestic Violence Resource Advocacy Coordinator

This job description is a broad outline of the responsibilities and duties of the Domestic

Violence Resource Advocacy Coordinator and will be amended, as needed, to meet the

program priorities of Women Aware, Inc. (the “Agency”) and its ensuing work requirements.

It should not be construed as a contract and does not create a contract of employment.

Employment with the Agency is at will.

Reports to: Director of Residential Services

Status: Non-Exempt

Qualifications:

• Full Time, M-F, evenings as needed
• BA/BS in the social services field
• Domestic Violence experience, preferred
• Bilingual-Spanish preferred
• Excellent crisis intervention, case management, and organizational skills required
• Driver’s license – clean and valid
• Lifting to 25lbs

General Responsibilities:

In collaboration with the Director of Residential Services and support of the Residential

team, the DV Resource Advocacy Coordinator oversees the services delivery of the 24-hour

crisis hotline. This includes, but is not limited to, the following:

• Provide a safe, non-judgmental, and mission-centered environment.
• Work collaboratively with Agency staff and community agencies to facilitate the

delivery of services.

• Supervise the advocacy services response to survivors of domestic violence calling the

crisis hotline.

• Provide crisis intervention, advocacy, and linkage to services in accordance with

accepted standards of care, ethics of the profession and the Agency’s confidentiality

policy.

• Provides regular supervision to the per diem staff in conjunction with the Assistance

Director of Residential services.