Job Information
DISTRICT 4 HRDC Victim Services Program Director in HAVRE, Montana
Job Title: Victim Services Program Director
Hours: 36 hours/week
Closes: 52 weeks/year
*Location: * 2229 5th Avenue Havre, MT 59501
Wage: $26.12 per hour
Benefits Available: Health, Vision and Dental Insurance; Annual, Sick and Personal Days; Simple IRA and 12 paid holidays off per year.
District 4 HRDC currently has a job opening for a Victim Services Program Director.
POSITION SUMMARY: Direct domestic violence, rape crisis, and crime victim/witness advocacy programs, which includes overseeing the activities of the shelter, support groups, crisis line, client advocacy, child advocacy, and Violence Intervention Program. Seek and write grants to provide continued program support. Oversight of meeting grant goals and objectives including grant reporting.
Who should apply for this position: Anyone with an Associate's Degree in a field related to social services or 4 years' experience in a Domestic Violence Program and one year of supervisory experience. Must also possess a valid Montana driver's license and vehicle liability insurance, must have a good driving record and meet insurability requirements for agency automobile insurance policy.
Application Deadline: 5:00pm, Friday, May 24, 2024 To Apply, Submit the Following:
- Letter of interest stating your qualifications for the position and why you are interested in working for HRDC
- Current Resume
- Completed APPLICATION COVER SHEET
- Signed JOB DESCRIPTION
Essential Duties:
Direct and coordinate all Domestic and Sexual Abuse Programs, including Crime Victim/Witness Advocacy Program, Child Advocacy, Shelter Program, Anger Management for abusers, and 24-hour Crisis Line.
Administer the Domestic Abuse Program (DAP) according to District 4 HRDC's stated mission, and maintain overall responsibility for all activities.
Supervise and manage all functions of The Haven shelter, including staff, client services, maintenance and repair, and purchasing.
Develop and maintain a network of approximately 20 volunteers who are responsive to people and situations involving domestic violence and sexual assault and who cover activities at the shelter and respond to crisis calls 24 hours a day.
Develop and administer sound personnel practices that ensure the personal and professional growth of DAP employees. This shall include recruiting, hiring, training, supervising, evaluating, and terminating staff in order to provide the highest quality of services to clients and the efficient and effective operation of DAP.
Manage program fiscal operations including budget projection and review. Develop and maintain a system for acquiring, accounting for and acknowledging donated items.
Plan and conduct quarterly Domestic Violence CCR (Coordinated Community Response) Task Force Meetings.
Participate actively in local fundraisers and write grants to meet program needs.
Develop and coordinate programs and policies that will meet the needs of the clients, volunteers, and staff.
Develop and implement outreach events, focusing on community education and prevention of domestic violence and sexual assault.
Regular interaction to communicate and serve as a liaison and coordinate related services with community leaders, law enforcement, local judges, judicial 5/10/2024 system/attorneys, media, service organizations, churches, etc. requiring considerable tact, sense of timing and the availability to engender trust, plus sensitivity to diverse audiences. Attend monthly Child Protection Team meetings. Coordinate and attend quarterly advisory board meetings.
Responsible for reviewing staff caseloads on a regular basis to ensure documentation is thorough and accurate and also to ensure client needs are met.
Be available via cell phone for 24 hour Crisis Line Services as part of staff rotation.
Maintain confidentiality of client identity and location of helter.
Direct the provision of counseling and legal advocacy for clients dealing with the legal system.
Responsible for victim tracking (Client Id List) on Excel Spreadsheet
Responsible for ensuring advocates enter data in victim database.
Qualifications:
Associates Degree in a field related to social services or 4 years' experience in a Domestic Violence Program.
One year of supervisory experience.
Must possess a valid Montana driver's license and vehicle liability insurance, must have a good driving record and meet insurability requirements for agency automobile insurance policy. SPECIAL
INFORMATION: This position requires a driver's license, and a registered vehicle with liability insurance. Current District 4 HRDC Early Head Start and Head Start Parents, current Clients and Volunteers, will receive an interview for employment vacancies for which they are qualified. (Please note on additional information section of application, if this pertains to you). Occasional travel for trainings maybe required. EXCELLENT BENEFITS ARE PROVIDED BY HRDC. Application will be rejected if incomplete or unsigned. Background Check required before applicant is hired.
Completed and signed HRDC EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION Applications should be submitted to Amaya Bliwernitz, HRDC Administrative Officer, 2229 5th Ave. Havre, MT 59501.
Incomplete application packets will not be considered. Contact Amaya Bliwernitz with any questions regarding the application process, 406-265-6743 extension 1122 DISTRICT /4 HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL 2229 FIFTH Ave., HAVRE, MT 59501 PHONE: (406) 2656743 FAX: (406) 265-1312 APPLICATION COVER SHEET