Full-Time Domestic Violence Responder (DVR) Coordinator/Special Assessment Liaison Specialist (SAIL) – Madison County

Mondays – Fridays 40 hours/week, hours vary; nights and weekends as necessary

Hourly, Non Exempt - $17.85/hour

Send resume to:  hr@csna.org

Major Accountabilities - DVR Coordinator

  • Coordinates Domestic Violence Responder Program.

  • Coordinates schedules of DV Responders.

  • Provides emotional support and advocacy to victims of domestic violence.

  • Provides referrals to services for domestic violence victims not residing in shelter.

  • Responds to domestic violence calls with law enforcement on emergency calls, as needed

Major Accountabilities - SAIL Specialist

  • Assesses each referred client to determine the extent to which domestic violence is a factor in the client’s life and the effect of the violence on the client’s efforts to participate in employment activities.

  • Provides assistance in case management to clients referred by Madison County DHR

  • Provides education, information, and referrals to domestic violence victims requesting services.

  • Assists DHR in development and revision of Individual Service Plans addressing domestic violence and client needs.

Major Accountabilities – For Both Positions

  • Provides domestic violence assessment, safety planning, referrals and case management for clients.

  • Learns, promotes, and provides trauma-informed, client-centered services.

  • Advocates for clients with other service providers

  • Enters data into VELA and provides data and information to supervisor and other staff.

  • Serves as staff on-call in rotation with other staff.

  • Provides medical advocacy for victims of domestic violence who come to Crisis Services for forensic exams.

Benefits

  • Paid Vacation – 12 days/year

  • Paid Sick Leave – 12 days/year

  • Paid Holidays – 14 holidays/year

  • Health Insurance and Group Life Insurance (80% paid by Crisis Services)

  • Long-Term Disability Insurance (paid 100% by Crisis Services)

  • Optional Insurance offerings including Vision and Dental

  • Employer Contributions to 403(b) Thrift Plan, after 1 year of employment (1,000 hrs.)

 Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, social work, or equivalent experience preferred

  • Completion of Crisis Services training program, and ACADV required training

  • Sensitivity in area of domestic violence

  • Ability to work manage time, work independently, and manage several projects at once

  • Excellent communication skills, oral and written, organizational skills, and record keeping

  • Flexibility to work evenings and weekends

  • Discretion and confidentiality required

Requires confidentiality, proof of reliable transportation, insurable through agency auto insurance as well as current auto insurance and a valid AL Driver’s License.

 Crisis Services of North Alabama is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and organizational need.