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RURAL CSE OFFICE MANAGER - YWCA, Topeka Position: Rural CSE Office Manager
Reporting Relationship: CSE Rural Project Coordinator Primary Accountability: Completes clerical and administrative duties to support the goals and objectives of the Rural Center for Safety and Empowerment while representing the YWCA mission and vision to all staff, clients and community. Specifications Regarding Clerical Duties:- Greets clients/visitors, and secures staff to meet their needs.
- Retrieves, sorts and distributes voicemail from the main telephone answering machine.
- Answers the telephone, providing information/assistance or otherwise routing callers to appropriate staff.
- Accepts donations, provides donor with appropriate paperwork, and maintains donations as time permits.
- Assists in the creation of graphics/fliers that bring awareness to our services or local events.
- Performs data entry for client and staff services using database software.
- Files paperwork and ensures organization of necessary documentation.
- Keeps track of monthly activity records for Rural Staff.
- Maintains organization and cleanliness within the Rural CSE office space.
- Provides CSE clients with crisis intervention and advocacy services, as needed.
- Answers hotline calls and provides support, as needed.
- Supervises children if unattended in reception area, obtaining staff assistance as needed.
- Attends weekly Rural CSE staff meetings.
- Completes all timekeeping records as required by funders.
- Supervises children if unattended in the reception area, obtaining staff assistance as needed.
- Completes other projects as assigned by Rural Project Coordinator.
- Actively promotes and supports the organization’s mission and vision.
- Ability to work well with a cross section of clients.
- General knowledge of local resources.
- Ability to relate well to people in crisis.
- Ability to function well in a crisis setting where interruptions are frequent.
- Basic knowledge of domestic violence and sexual assault dynamics.
- Ability to drive personal vehicle and to be moving from site to site on any given day.
- Able to lift 50 pounds.
- Able to climb flights of stairs multiple times daily.
YWCA Topeka is seeking a CSE Rural Project Coordinator
CSE SHELTER MANAGER - YWCA, Topeka Position: CSE Shelter Manager
Reporting Relationship: Center for Safety and Empowerment’s (CSE’s) Program Director Primary Accountability: Maintains a safe and confidential environment for clients of the CSE Shelters. Supervises full-time shelter advocate staff. Provides services to victims/survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and human trafficking. Major Duties:- Supervises full-time shelter advocates at two shelter locations, ensuring quality client services.
- Conducts annual evaluation of assigned supervisees.
- Ensures shelter locations are maintained to meet code specifications.
- Ensures that shelter locations are cleaned regularly to meet health, fire, and City codes.
- Acts as the point-of-contact for maintenance companies, work providers, inspectors, and building owner.
- Serves on supervisor-on-call rotation.
- Develops and enhances shelter services, as well as ensuring communication of program updates to all shelter staff.
- Provides administrative report and maintenance of records on client admissions, progress, and statistics needed for grant sources.
- Purchases shelter supplies and shelter groceries, as needed.
- Facilitates weekly shelter staff meeting—attended by first and second shift advocates.
- Facilitates monthly all shelter staff meeting—attended by all full-time and part-time shelter advocates.
- Attends community coalition meetings to act as a representative of YWCA CSE.
- Provides advocacy services to shelter clients.
- Additional responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.
- Attends all YWCA CSE staff meetings.
- Attends YWCA council meetings and YWCA CSE supervisor meetings.
- Actively promotes and supports the organization’s mission and vision.
- Degree in social work or related field or equivalent experience.
- Experience working with DCF and victims of domestic violence and/or sexual assault/abuse.
- Ability to work well with a cross section of clients.
- Ability to coordinate case management for a diverse client population.
- Knowledge of local resources.
- Ability to relate well to people in crisis.
- Ability to function well in a crisis setting where interruptions are frequent.
- Basic knowledge of domestic violence and sexual assault dynamics.
- Ability to drive personal vehicle and to be moving from site to site on any given day.
- Able to lift 50 pounds.
- Able to climb flights of stairs multiple times daily.
YWCA Topeka is seeking a Shelter Manager
CSE Children's Program Shelter Advocate - YWCA, Topeka Position: CSE Children's Program Shelter Advocate
Reporting Relationship: CSE Shelter Manager Primary Accountability: Maintains a safe and confidential environment for clients of the CSE Shelters. Provides services to victims/survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, human trafficking, and/or abuse. Major Duties:- Provides crisis intervention, advocacy, and weekly case management services to individuals and families residing at the CSE Shelters.
- Completes intake forms on each client seen.
- Provides crisis intervention, advocacy, and safety planning services over the phone.
- Responds to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and human trafficking at the police station and hospitals, during shift.
- Reports any suspected child abuse and neglect after discussing it with program director.
- Offers advocacy and/or transportation to clients for community appointments as requested, such as medical, mental health and housing, to provide a supportive presence.
- In partnership with daytime Shelter Advocate, develops and facilitates weekly children’s support group curriculum at CSE Shelters.
- Educates children and families about the impact of trauma on children, healthy child development, and ways to enhance children’s resilience.
- Offers technical assistance to evening Shelter Staff when working with CSE Shelters’ residents who have children.
- Provides additional responsibilities as assigned by the Shelter Manager.
- Attends all shelter staff meetings.
- Actively promotes and supports the organization’s mission and vision.
- Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Has a basic understanding of dynamics of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and human trafficking.
- Possesses sensitivity to the needs of others.
- Demonstrates a positive self-image and emotional maturity.
- Is an effective communicator.
- Ability to work with children and their parents in a stressful situation.
- Willingness to be available as a consultant to staff members.
- Must have own car to help provide transportation as needed.
- Ability to function in a crisis setting where interruptions are frequent.
- Able to lift 50 pounds.
- Able to climb flights of stairs multiple times daily.
YWCA Topeka is seeking a CSE Children's Program Shelter Advocate
CSE Part-Time Overnight Shelter Advocate - YWCA, Topeka Position: CSE Part-Time Overnight Shelter Advocate
Reporting Relationship: Center for Safety and Empowerment’s (CSE’s) Assistant Shelter Manager Primary Accountability: Maintains a safe, confidential environment for clients of the CSE Shelter. Provides services to clients and their children who are victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and human trafficking. Major Duties:- Offers information and/or crisis counseling to 800 number callers, make referrals to other community agencies and resources (crime victims compensation fund, mental health services, etc.).
- Meets victims at the hospital for domestic violence or sexual assault support.
- Conducts initial shelter screen and intake for those who are victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and human trafficking.
- Orients new shelter residents and completes necessary paper work.
- Monitors residents in community living, addressing any concerns that arise per shelter policy manual.
- Assures resident and staff safety by taking necessary emergency measures.
- Assists in maintaining shelter cleanliness and orderliness. Examples: shelter laundry, donation management, stock kitchen, clean/set up bedrooms for the next shelter resident.
- Documents relevant shift information in log and provide verbal “briefing” to oncoming staff and staff back-up as needed.
- Documents all calls and completing weekly, bi-weekly, and/or monthly paper work for supervisor.
- Attends monthly Shelter Staff Meetings.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Actively promotes and supports the organization’s mission and vision.
- Ability to work well with a diverse client population.
- Ability to mediate and resolve conflicts.
- Ability to relate well to victims crisis.
- Ability to maintain health and safety regulations at the shelter.
- Ability to work independently.
- Must be punctual, reliable and understand client/staff good boundaries issues.
- Able to lift 50 pounds.
- Able to climb flights of stairs multiple times daily.
YWCA Topeka is seeking a PT Overnight Shelter Advocate
Education & Prevention Specialist, Jana's Campaign - Hays, KS
OVERVIEW: Jana’s Campaign is looking for a dedicated and passionate individual to join our team. This is a full-time (4-day work week), professional prevention education programming position with the small and growing national nonprofit organization, Jana’s Campaign, Inc. The Education & Prevention Specialist will serve under the direction of the Jana’s Campaign Executive Director and in support of its mission to reduce gender and relationship violence.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: This position provides direct educational programming to students and community members at the secondary and higher education levels as well as community education activities. This includes teaching, program development, event planning, communication, and public relations tasks. Additionally, this position provides administrative support for various Jana’s Campaign activities. WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR: This opportunity is for a detailed-oriented, outgoing, self-starter who has experience or is interested in gaining experience in delivering educational programming and activities, program development, and further expanding gender-based violence prevention efforts. The ideal candidate: • Strong public speaking or facilitation skills • Be confident in their abilities, but always looking to learn more. • Have a flexible mindset, with the ability to change course and adapt to changing environments and work processes. • Have a passion for gender-based violence prevention. • Has knowledge or experience in domestic/sexual violence field. While the successful applicant doesn’t need to be an expert in all gender and relationship violence issues, we are looking for evidence that building safer and healthier communities is important to you. QUALIFICATIONS: • Preferred Bachelor’s degree or higher education level. Or Graduate student. • Effective written and verbal communication skills. • Ability to communicate and work effectively in a team-based environment with students, teachers, faculty, staff, professional speakers, volunteers, donors and community members. • Ability to work independently with supervisor in separate location • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Proven ability to handle multiple projects and meet critical deadlines. • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, specifically Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Please see full job postings for additional preferred qualifications. APPLICATION PROCEDURE: The following application materials should be emailed to: kdinges@janascampaign.org ormailed to Kaiti Blackburn, Jana’s Campaign, P.O. Box 647, Hays, Kansas 67601. Receipt of your application will be confirmed by email. Please submit the following: • Cover letter stating that you are applying for the Education & Prevention Specialist position with Jana’s Campaign. The letter should include your experiences as it relates to the responsibilities and qualifications listed in this job announcement. • Resume which includes education background, professional and work experience and all other qualifications that relate to this position. • Provide at least three up-to-date references who can support and verify your experiences, qualifications and accomplishments. APPLICATION DATE: • Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. The successful applicant will be expected to begin as soon as possible. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: Jana’s Campaign is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to non-discrimination on the basis of race, sex, national origin, disability, religion, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, and any other category protected by law. For more information about Jana’s Campaign, see our website at www.janascampaign.org Visit www.janas campaign.org or open positions and information on how to apply. Jana's Campaign Education Prevention Specialist Job Announcement Back to KCSDV’s Job Board.Jana's Campaign is currently hiring a Education and Prevention Specialist position...
PC I - Victim Services Liaison - Kansas Department of Corrections, Shawnee County, - April 2023
Job Classification: Unclassified Service Work Schedule: 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday Salary: $36,171.20 to $41,870.40/Annually ($17.39 to $20.13/Hr.)* *Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications. Though this position is unclassified, pay is equivalent to classified Pay Grade 24, Steps 4-10. Position Summary & Responsibilities Position Summary: This position is part of a team that provides services to crime victims of individuals under KDOC supervision. The incumbent will serve as a liaison between crime victims, individuals under supervision, KDOC staff, and community organizations. This position will work to increase the safety of victims through safety planning and systems advocacy. Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:-
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- Victim of Crime Act funded duties:
- Provide direct services to victims – Respond to crime victims' needs utilizing a trauma-informed approach:
- Facilitate safety planning and provide referrals and resources to crime victims.
- Address unwanted offender contact.
- Work with victims for visiting purposes and reentry planning services.
- Assist victims, OVS BIP staff, parole officers, and other program providers (SOP, SAP, etc.) with the family reintegration process.
- Identify, connect and collaborate with appropriate community agencies to assist with victim concerns.
- Respond to general inquiries about the Kansas Department of Corrections or offender status.
- Provide Morrissey Hearing advocacy and support to victims when an offender violates conditions of supervision.
- Provide systems advocacy during offender reentry and work with the Prisoner Review Board, facility, parole, and contract staff to encourage confidential consideration of victim safety concerns.
- Assist with facility tours for victims of crime at assigned Correctional Facilities.
- Screen release plans for victim issues. Review release plans and offender files for victimization history. Assist victims with special condition requests and release planning.
- Ensure that all documentation is completed in a timely manner within appropriate databases.
- Collaborate with KDOC staff and community partners – Provide systems advocacy for victims, enhancing their participation in the criminal justice system:
- Attend meetings and share information with facility and parole staff.
- Participate in multi-disciplinary offender reentry teams as a representative for the best interests as expressed by the victim.
- Communicate with county victim/witness coordinators to support continuum of services, specifically when an offender on supervision commits a new person offense.
- Identify and share information with community partners who provide services to victims.
- Provide information and assistance to KDOC staff to encourage appropriate intervention for offenders with a history of domestic violence.
- Act as a member or consultant for the KDOC Peer Support Team.
- Participate on local CCRs representing KDOC, including work on subcommittees and projects of the CCR as appropriate.
- Other duties as assigned.
- State General Fund funded duties:
- Activities/job duties to be done only on non grant funded time include:
- Assist with awareness activities during Crime Victims’ Rights Week, Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and other national awareness campaigns.
- Plan and implement training for KDOC staff and community partners regarding OVS and victim issues.
- Assist with special projects: Develop materials as required. Assist in facilitating special project committees.
- Participate in Restorative Justice programming.
- Victim of Crime Act funded duties:
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At least one year of experience working with crime victims or underserved populations
Experience working with victims and offenders in a non-judgmental and confidential manner
Basic computer skills are necessary to be able to use Outlook, Word and PowerPoint, and to navigate databases and track information
Preferred Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with major coursework in social sciences, criminal justice, or behavioral sciences Experience working with victims in corrections, parole, or law enforcement Experience in public speaking and training of adults Knowledge of (and/or training in) principles of reentry and risk reduction Possesses:- Strong organizational skills
- Strong interpersonal communication skills
- Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills
- Strong knowledge of OVS, facility, and community supervision functions, processes, and procedures
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- Have solid professional boundaries
- Work in a collaborative manner with other employees and community entities
- Work independently in a professional manner
- Prioritize assignments, multi-task and be flexible
KDOC is seeking a Victim Services Liaison..
Harbor House Operations Manager, Wichita - February 2023
Job Classification: Exempt Based in: Wichita, KS Position Summary: Under general direction of the Harbor House Program Director, provides oversight/supervision of shelter and operational program support. Supervises assigned staff, supports delivery of services to residents and performs other administrative duties. General Responsibilities:- Supervision
- Help assure that the ministry of Catholic Charities at Harbor House meets standards of quality.
- Supports and supervises the delivery of support services to program participants.
- Recruits, screens, trains, evaluates and provides ongoing supervision to Harbor House staff as assigned according to established policies and program requirements.
- Promotes program services and maintains professional contact with community representatives as appropriate.
- Remains up to date with developments in the field of domestic violence.
- Performs other related assigned duties, including lead office scheduling and on-call supervisor coverage.
- Provides adequate oversite of all direct reports, including nights and weekends by adjusting schedule accordingly to meet the operational needs of our lead office.
- Performs other related assigned duties.
- Program Support Services
- Manages daily operation of the shelter. Ensures shelter operations are accomplished and facility maintenance and cleanliness meet or exceeds quality standards.
- Provides operational and program support. Substitutes in administrative responsibilities in the absence of the Program Director.
- Ensures all data is tracked and reviewed in multiple databases, ensures the integrity of the data through monthly clean up reports, and provides reports on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis.
- Conducts various administrative duties such as: mail distribution, scheduling, entering donations, and sending thank you receipts.
- Demonstrates an understanding of, and support for, the mission of Catholic Charities and acts as a representative of Catholic Charities in this role.
- Performs other related assigned duties.
Catholic Charities is seeking a Harbor House Operations Manager...
CSE Shelter Advocate 1 - YWCA Center for Safety and Empowerment, Topeka - February 2023
Job Classification: Exempt Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 7 am-3:30 pm Salary: $38,500 to $39,500 Reporting Relationship: YWCA Center for Safety and Empowerment (CSE) Shelter Manager Primary Accountability:- Maintains a safe and confidential environment for residents at our agency’s emergency shelters.
- Provides services to adults and children who are victims/survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, human trafficking and/or abuse.
- Serves as the Primary Advocate for human trafficking survivors residing at our agency’s shelter locations.
- Ensures that grant reporting forms are completed for shelter residents who are identified as human trafficking victims.
- Collaborates with Human Trafficking Program Coordinator to provide appropriate advocacy services to shelter residents who are survivors of human trafficking.
- Offer technical assistance to Shelter Staff when working with shelter residents who are survivors of human trafficking.
- Serves in the On-Call rotation.
- Provides crisis intervention, advocacy, and weekly case management services to individuals and families residing at our agency’s shelter locations.
- Completes intake forms on each client seen.
- Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Has a basic understanding of dynamics of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and human trafficking.
- Possesses sensitivity to the needs of others.
- Demonstrates a positive self-image and emotional maturity.
- Is an effective communicator.
- Ability to work with children and their parents in a stressful situation.
- Must have own car to help provide transportation as needed.
- Ability to function in a crisis setting where interruptions are frequent.
- Able to lift 50 pounds.
- Able to climb flights of stairs multiple times daily.
The YWCA is seeking a CSE Shelter Advocate 1...
Community Outreach Coordinator - YWCA Center for Safety and Empowerment, Topeka - January 2023
Job Classification: Exempt Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00 am-5:30 pm (40 hours/week) Salary: $41,000 to $43,000 Reporting Relationship: Center for Safety and Empowerment’s (CSE’s) Program Director Primary Accountability: Maintains a safe and confidential environment for clients of YWCA Northeast Kansas’ Center for Safety and Empowerment (CSE). Provides administrative and program support for an agency serving victims of domestic violence, sexual violence, stalking, and human trafficking. Major Duties:- Maintains regular communication with community partners regarding resources.
- Retains a community resource agency library to assist advocates in finding and securing safe and affordable housing, healthcare and mental healthcare services, financial assistance, employment opportunities, etc.
- Serves as the agency liaison and point-of-contact for community meetings, such as Crisis Intervention Team (CIT), Shawnee County Homeless Taskforce, Safe Streets Coalition, etc.
- Directly supervises CSE case management and court advocacy positions and facilitates case management team meetings.
- Carries a small caseload of long-term case management clients.
- Refers and coordinates with other agencies for services CSE does not provide.
- Serves in the on-call rotation.
- Answers hotline calls and provides support.
- Assists with walk-in crisis victims/survivors, as needed.
- Degree in social work or related field or equivalent experience.
- Ability to work well with a cross section of clients.
- Ability to coordinate case management for a diverse client population.
- Knowledge of local resources.
- Ability to relate well to people in crisis.
- Ability to function well in a crisis setting where interruptions are frequent.
- Basic knowledge of domestic violence and sexual assault dynamics.
- Ability to drive personal vehicle and to be moving from site to site on any given day.
- Able to lift 50 pounds.
- Able to climb flights of stairs multiple times daily.
The YWCA is seeking a CSE Community Outreach Coordinator...
Criminal Justice Advocate, Newton - December 2022
Job Classification: Non-exempt Work Schedule: Full-time Based in: Harvey County Reporting Relationship: Police Response Advocate Coordinator Directed by: Program Director Position Summary: To assist survivors of domestic and sexual violence, their families and friends through supportive services and advocacy within systems while developing relationships with systems partners to ensure collaborative services in Harvey County. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:- Responsible providing supportive and advocacy services to program participants including but not limited to shelter assessments for adults and their children, program assessments, supportive services, referrals, emergency assistance, etc.
- Responsible for creating a culture of empowerment and trauma-informed service delivery.
- Responsible for answering crisis line and completing required documentation
- Responsible for advocating on behalf of survivors within systems.
- Responsible to respond for Police Response Advocacy.
- Responsible to assist in creating a positive cultural environment of personal leadership, communications and teamwork within outreach program and throughout the agency.
- Responsible to maintain a working knowledge of resources and services available in the communities served to assist survivors.
- Responsible to network with medical professionals, court officers, school personnel, law enforcement, clergy and other professionals to encourage referrals.
- Responsible for publicizing available services, educate referral sources and increase service utilization within communities served.
- Responsible for documenting all information and submitting reports as required.
- Responsible to attend and participate in assigned agency meetings.
- Responsible for other duties as designated by the Program Director.
- Higher education preferred. High school degree or GED equivalent required.
- Experience in domestic violence or sexual assault field, volunteer experience, or related experience is suggested.
- Express commitment to the mission of Safehope.
- Clear understanding of confidentiality.
- Ability to work independently and as a team.
- Knowledge and understanding of domestic violence, sexual assault and child abuse issues and trends.
- Knowledge of service area resources preferred.
- Knowledge of computer/internet programs to include Word, Excel, Outlook and Google Apps.
- Experience working with diverse people and groups.
- Experience maintaining personal/professional boundaries and managing stress constructively.
- Demonstrate flexibility while keeping attention to detail.
- Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills; ability to handle multiple priorities.
- Demonstrate ability to manage and resolve conflict.
- Excellent initiative, integrity and strong sense of professionalism.
- Must reside in Harvey County.
- Possess valid Kansas driver’s license, clean driving record, access to reliable transportation, & proof of current liability insurance.
- Convey detailed and/or important instructions or ideas accurately, audibly, and quickly.
- Hear average or normal conversations and receive ordinary information.
- Manual dexterity and able to use wrists, hands and/or fingers in repetitive motion.
- Prepare and/or inspect documents and communications on computer or on paper.
- Sitting for extended periods of time.
- Bending, lifting, and carrying up to 40 pounds (donations/commodities).
Safehope is seeking a Criminal Justice Advocate...