Community Intervention and Education Coordinator
RESPOND, Inc, located in Somerville, MA, seeks a Community Intervention and Education Coordinator. This person will be responsible for coordination, administration, and quality of direct services provided to survivors of domestic violence. The Community Intervention and Education Coordinator serves as a member of the programs and services management team and provides leadership, supervision, planning and direct services that ensure the continued delivery of services to the community RESPOND serves.
About the Opportunity:
Reporting to the Director of Programs and Services, Community Intervention and Education Coordinator provides the day-to-day oversight for RESPOND’s community based services which include client services, outreach and education.
This position is responsible for
• Coordinating multiple services including education and outreach, court advocacy, counseling and case management
• Facilitating groups on and off-site.
• Providing back-up support for 24 hour programming on a rotating basis
• Providing support and supervision to team of direct reports, including interns and volunteers
• Coordination and facilitation of the training of all Certified Domestic Violence Counselors.
• Carrying a case load of clients seeking community based services
• Maintains and oversees Community Services Center schedule and coverage
Salary range is $42,000-$45,000 annually.
Qualifications:
The successful candidate will be a highly motivated, forward thinking, energetic, creative thinker. This position requires schedule flexibility, strong organizational and leadership skills, a can-do approach as well as a sense of humor. The ideal candidate possesses a Bachelor’s Degree in a human service related field and along with at least 2 years of work experience in human services, with supervisory experience preferred. Domestic Violence training and experience highly preferred. A valid drivers’ license and access to a reliable vehicle is required as this position travels between many service areas.
About RESPOND:
RESPOND, Inc., is a pioneer in the movement to end domestic violence, is New England’s first domestic violence agency and the second oldest in the nation. Since its inception in 1974, RESPOND has provided safety and support to over 100,000 victims of domestic violence including adults, teens and children. Through its Community Program, RESPOND provides a 24-hour crisis hotline, individual counseling, advocacy, support groups, education, training and children’s services. The Shelter Program provides safe, confidential housing and comprehensive supportive services to 8 families or 21 individuals at a time.
Resume and a letter of interest should be sent to maria@respondinc.org with the position title in the subject line.