Job Opportunities

In addition to job opportunities at Jane Doe Inc. itself, we are pleased to make this space available to post job opportunities for Coalition members and allies of Jane Doe Inc. Each posting contains the relevant contact information. If you have job postings that you would like to have included please send the information to jobs@janedoe.org.

These employment opportunities were last updated on 2 September, 2008 and are listed by posting date.
Postings are kept for two months, unless otherwise requested.

HOTLINE ATTORNEY POSITION AVAILABLE - Legal Advocacy & Resource Center, Inc.
HOTLINE PARALEGAL - Legal Advocacy & Resource Center, Inc.
Elder Protective Service Worker - Ethos
Manager of Counseling & Hotline - Boston Area Rape Crisis Center
Counselor – New Hope, Inc.
Paralegal/Legal Assistant - GLBT Domestic Violence Attorney Program
Part-time ESOL Teacher - The Asian Task Force Against Domestic Violence
Chinese Advocate - The Asian Task Force Against Domestic Violence
Grant Writer- The Asian Task Force Against Domestic Violence
Various Employement Opportunities - HarborCOV
Counseling Coordinator - Rape Crisis Services of Greater Lowell, Inc. (RCSGL)
Bilingual Advocate Mandarin Chinese - The Asian Task Force Against Domestic Violence
Lowell Outreach Coordinator - The Asian Task Force Against Domestic Violence
Family Support Worker - New Hope, Inc.
Group Facilitators - New Hope, Inc.
Full Time Children’s Services Coordinator - RESPOND, Inc.
Executive Director - Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence
Economic Development Specialist - Casa Myrna Vazquez
Development Director - The National Immigration Forum
Executive Director - The MIRA Coalition
Elder Services Protective Worker - ETHOS
Assistant SafeLink Coordinator - Casa Myrna Vazquez
Batterer Intervention Counselor - Moving Forward
Position available at The Network/La Red
Director of Finance and Administration - On the Rise
Child and Family Services Coordinator - The Second Step
Case Manager - The Second Step
Staff Attorney Position - National Immigration Project
Walk for Change Coordinator - The Boston Area Rape Crisis Center
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - MASSACHUSETTS COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN
Partner Contact Coordinator - Emerge
Employee Assistance Domestic Violence Coordinator - Partners Healthcare
HarborCOV

Position Announcement (posted 7/18/08)
HOTLINE ATTORNEY POSITION AVAILABLE - Legal Advocacy & Resource Center, Inc. a special project of the Boston Bar Foundation with additional
financial support provided by the Massachusetts Bar Foundation

The LARC Hotline: The Legal Advocacy and Resource Center, Inc. (LARC) is seeking an attorney to help staff our free legal hotline. LARC operates a legal hotline which is staffed by attorneys, paralegals and volunteers. The hotline serves Massachusetts residents and provides legal advice and referrals on a wide range of matters, including landlord/tenant, family law, consumer, bankruptcy, public benefits and disability issues. Most of the clients that LARC assists are low-income. For more information about LARC, please visit our website at www.larcma.org.

Available Position: The Hotline Attorney will work directly with large numbers of clients over the telephone providing immediate legal advice and counseling. Responsibilities include: screening calls from people seeking legal help and providing referrals to legal and other resources; providing advice and brief legal services to clients in a variety of poverty law areas; conducting detailed intake interviews for consideration by caseworkers at other programs; preparing and mailing advice letters and literature; updating hotline information and assisting with other related tasks in support of the hotline. The position may also involve periodic evening hours for community outreach, supervision of hotline staff and involvement in other program efforts.

Qualifications: Applicants should have a demonstrated commitment to providing legal services to low-income people. 0-5 years of relevant experience, particularly in the areas of housing, family law, consumer/bankruptcy, social security or public benefits is preferred. Applicants must have excellent communication and interviewing skills, strong analytic abilities, sensitivity to people in crisis, and an ability to handle a high volume of phone calls from the public. Applicants must be able to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team. Bilingual ability strongly preferred, particularly Portuguese, Spanish, or Haitian Creole. Applicants must be admitted to the Massachusetts bar.

Salary: Commensurate with experience. Excellent fringe benefits, including health and dental insurance. This is a unionized position.

Applications will be accepted until position is filled. Please submit resume and letter of application to Avada Douglas, Program Administrator, at 197 Friend Street, Boston, MA 02114 or email to LARCjobs@gbls.org. No phone calls please.

THIS LEGAL SERVICES PROGRAM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER, AND ENCOURAGES APPLICATIONS FROM ALL CANDIDATES WHO MAY CONTRIBUTE TO THE DIVERSITY OF OUR WORKPLACE. LARC IS COMMITTED TO FOSTERING AN ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE THAT SUPPORTS DIVERSITY.

Position Announcement (posted 7/18/08)
HOTLINE PARALEGAL - Legal Advocacy & Resource Center, Inc.
a special project of the Boston Bar Foundation with additional
financial support provided by the Massachusetts Bar Foundation

The LARC Hotline The Legal Advocacy and Resource Center, Inc. (LARC) is seeking a caring, committed person to provide legal advice and counseling through its free legal hotline. Massachusetts’ residents telephone the LARC hotline to receive legal advice and referrals on a wide range of civil legal matters, including landlord/tenant, family law, consumer, bankruptcy, public benefits and disability issues. Most of the clients who LARC assists are low-income. The legal hotline is staffed by attorneys, paralegals, law students and volunteers. For more information about LARC, please visit our website at www.larcma.org.

Available Position The Hotline Paralegal provides legal advice and counseling under attorney supervision to large numbers of clients primarily through LARC's telephone hotline. Responsibilities include: screening calls from people seeking legal help and providing referrals to legal and other resources; providing advice and brief legal services to clients in a variety of poverty law areas; conducting detailed intake interviews for consideration by advocates at other legal services programs; preparing and mailing advice letters and literature; helping update hotline information. The position may also involve assisting with other program related tasks, as needed, as well as periodic evening hours for community outreach and other program efforts.

Qualifications Applicants should have strong communication and interviewing skills, sensitivity to people in crisis and an ability to handle a high volume of phone calls from the public. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and good computer skills, including the ability to learn and use a new intake software program, are needed. Applicants must have the willingness and ability to learn a broad range of poverty law, and to work as part of a collaborative team. Bilingual ability (particularly Portuguese, Haitian Creole or Spanish) strongly preferred; legal services, social services or other telephone hotline service experience is desirable.

Salary Depends on experience. Excellent fringe benefits, including health and dental insurance. This is a unionized position.

Applications will be accepted until position is filled. Please submit resume and letter of application to Avada Douglas, Program Administrator, at 197 Friend Street, Boston, MA 02114 or email to LARCjobs@gbls.org. No phone calls please.

Position Announcement (posted 7/18/08)
Elder Protective Service Worker - Ethos

CHINESE-SPEAKING A PLUS!!

Receive referrals of elders at risk, providing consultation and intake. Complete comprehensive assessments. Assess the elder's current situation and needs, understanding the presenting problem, risks involved with elders living in the community and elders’ capacity to make decisions. Receive reports of elder abuse and self-neglect, providing intake and consultation services. Investigate reports of elder abuse. Provide problem-focused, goal oriented, short-term casework/counseling interventions to at-risk elders and elders determined to be suffering from a reportable condition of abuse.

DUTIES:
1. Provide intake and consultation services for Protective Service (PS) programs.
2. Complete comprehensive assessments within 3 weeks.
3. Develop Service Plan with involvement of elder utilizing the least restrictive, appropriate intervention. Complete written service plan with reassessment at three-month intervals. Maintain accurate progress notes.
4. Conduct thorough investigations of reports of elder abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation within regulated time frames.
5. Develop and implement service plan within 5 days of case opening date. Maintain concise and objective progress notes.
6. Participate in on-call crisis team and 24-hour coverage.
7. Complete all statistical reports related to position.
8. Achieve an acceptable level of proficiency in computer programs.

Qualifications:
1. Ability to speak Chinese is a plus.
2. A Masters degree plus at least one year of experience in counseling, casework, or case management preferably in a Protective Services or crisis intervention capacity; OR Bachelors plus at least two years experience.
3. Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
4. Sensitivity to elder issues.
5. Familiarity with computers and basic word processing skills highly desirable.

Salary: $41,151 to start or more depending on experience

3 weeks vacation
12 days sick time
1 week personal time
13 holidays
your birthday off
health and dental insurance
life insurance
long-term disability insurance
short-term disability insurance
403(b) retirement plan
credit union
pre-tax deductions

Ethos welcomes racial, ethnic, cultural, religious and linguistic diversity and affirms the right of self-determination without regard to age, physical or mental characteristics, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity in all aspects of its operations. AA/EEO

TO APPLY: Submit resume and cover letter to:
Human Resources Director, Ethos, 555 Amory Street,
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 OR
ethos_hr@yahoo.com OR
fax to 617-524-2899

Position Announcement (posted 7/18/08)
Manager of Counseling & Hotline - Boston Area Rape Crisis Center

The Boston Area Rape Crisis Center is looking for a new team member. The Manager of Counseling & Hotline is responsible for ensuring high-quality service through the management of the Counseling & Hotline programs. The Counseling program provides short term individual, couple, and family counseling to 300 survivors of sexual violence and those who support them in English & Spanish. It also provides groups at BARCC and in natural settings. The Hotline is a 24 hr program that has 40 trained volunteers answering over 3,000 calls per year.

The Manager will provide clinical & management supervision to 2 counselors, the Hotline Coordinator, and clinical interns, and management supervision to the Program Assistant. They will work with the Clinical Director to develop new clinical programs for clients. They will also provide direct services to clients.

The ideal candidate must have a LICSW and a minimum of 7 years of clinical experience, including individual and group experience. They must also have a minimum of 3 years experience supervising clinicians and non-clinicians and managing a program. Experience working with volunteers, or paraprofessionals, necessary. Experience working with clients who have experienced trauma and knowledge of sexual violence issues highly desirable. Bilingual candidates will be given preference. To apply please send cover letter and resume to jobs@barcc.org.

As the only rape crisis center in the Greater Boston area, BARCC has been a leader since 1973 in the vision to end sexual violence through healing and social change. All services are provided to survivors of sexual violence and their families regardless of sex, race, physical/developmental disabilities, income, ethnicity, class, age, religion, gender identity or sexual orientation. The BARCC multicultural staff welcomes teens and adults from diverse communities throughout the greater Boston area. For more information visit www.barcc.org

Position Announcement (posted 7/24/08)
Counselor – New Hope, Inc.

New Hope Inc. is seeking a Master’s level clinician to work with survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault, including those with concurrent mental health and substance abuse issues. Counselor must be flexible with scheduling to meet the needs of clients served. Master's degree in Social Work, Mental Health, Psychology or other related field required, experience with SA and DV preferred. Benefits available.

Please send resumes to: VP of Operations., New Hope, 140 Park Street, Attleboro, MA 02703, Fax: 508.226.6917; or email: hr@new-hope.org with counselor in the subject line. AA/EOE

Position Announcement (posted 7/24/08)
Paralegal/Legal Assistant - GLBT Domestic Violence Attorney Program

Half-time position

The GLBT Domestic Violence Attorney Program seeks a self-motivated individual to provide general assistance to the program attorney, including filing and records maintenance, client contact, legal and non-legal research, document preparation, the maintenance of databases for client referrals, and grant reporting. This is a half-time position with full health, disability, and life insurance.

Excellent written, communication, and organizational skills are required.
Paralegal certification, law school experience, and/or awareness of domestic violence advocacy desired. Training will be provided if necessary. Knowledge of GLBT issues preferred. Domestic violence survivors, people with disabilities and people of color are encouraged to apply.

Send resume to:

The Gay Men’s Domestic Violence Project
955 Mass. Ave., PMB #131
Cambridge, MA 02139
or email to: wthomas@gmdvp.org. No phone calls please.

Position Announcement (posted 7/29/08)
Part-time ESOL Teacher - The Asian Task Force Against Domestic Violence

The Asian Task Force Against Domestic Violence (ATASK) is currently seeking a part-time ESOL teacher for our Life Skills/ESOL Program.

Days: Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday
Hours: 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
Location: near Downtown Crossing (direction will be given on a need-to-know basis)
Hourly Rate: $22.00/hour. 0.5 hour preparation time is added to every hour of teaching

Roles and Responsibilities: The role of the Life Skills/ESOL Program Teacher is to teach ESOL to ATASK clients with the focus on practical skills necessary to live in the U.S. society to promote their independence. Develop lesson plans that are appropriate and sensitive to the needs of ATASK clients.

Duties include but are not limited to:
• Teach ESOL classes to ATASK clients during the scheduled class hours
• Develop lesson plans focusing on life skills that are necessary to live in the U.S. society
• Create a supportive classroom atmosphere that are appropriate and sensitive to the needs of ATASK clients
• Work closely with the Direct Services Coordinator to organize appropriate field trips and to guest speakers for the class
• Maintain all necessary files and records including the clients’ attendance
• Provide guidance and support to volunteer tutors as needed
• Join the staff meeting to report on the clients’ progress
• Participate in ATASK staff meetings on a regular basis to discuss clients’ progress and review the ESOL class
• Attend training, workshop, and/or conference in the field of ESOL/ABE as needed

Qualifications:
• Certified in TESOL or other equivalent degree and experience
• Experience in teaching ESOL to immigrant population
• Certified in BEST Plus preferred
• Knowledge of basic computer skills
• Ability to work independently and as a team member
• Ability to work respectfully in a multicultural environment
• Commitment to our mission of eradication of domestic violence and to strengthen Asian families and communities
• A sense of humor

To apply, please send resume and cover letter to: Koko Oyama (Direct Services Coordinator)
P.O. Box 120108, Boston, MA 02112
Tel: 617-338-2350 x227, Fax: 617-338-2354
E-mail: hiroko@atask.org

Position Announcement (posted 7/29/08)
Chinese Advocate - The Asian Task Force Against Domestic Violence

Description: The advocate is responsible for providing outreach and advocacy to Asian survivors and their children.

Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in social work or human service field
Speak and write fluent English and Mandarin Chinese
Experience working in the field of domestic violence
Commitment to our mission of eradication of domestic violence and to strengthen Asian families and communities
Self-starter, self-motivated, and able to work as a team member
Strong interpersonal skills

Responsibilities:

ADVOCACY:
Respond to emergency calls for help from abused Asian men & women ; 24-hour beeper coverage for emergencies.
Help abused Asian men & women define, prioritize, and address their needs regarding legal, medical, childcare, job training, and welfare issues.
Advocate and interpret for men & women with various instructions to meet their needs; for example, advocate at courts, the welfare and housing offices, other shelters, etc.
Screen potential clients for intake, and arrange to meet with incoming guests.
Meet regularly with survivors to give support and informal counseling.
Lead regular support groups for abused men and women.
Work with volunteers and other staff to provide support, empowerment and skills training for survivors.
OUTREACH:
Keep in touch with Asian communities and be informed of issues relating to men, women and children.
Outreach to other bilingual staff to exchange information and to facilitate good working relationships.
Outreach through home visits, during ESL classes and in other locations, to Asian families to educate people on domestic violence issues and about available resources.
Educate mainstream communities and organizations that work with battered Asian women to enhance their cultural sensitivity.
Participate in any outreach committees as needed.

OTHER:

Keep files and records in order.
Report regularly at staff meetings.
Perform other duties as assigned

AA/EOE
Additional Qualifications:
OTHER:

Keep files and records in order.
Report regularly at staff meetings.
Perform other duties as assigned

AA/EOE
How to Apply: Email Lucille Persing at Lucille@atask.org

Position Announcement (posted 7/29/08)
Grant Writer- The Asian Task Force Against Domestic Violence

Location: Boston, MA
Type: Full-time (35 hours per week)
Supervised by: Director of Development

Our Mission: The Asian Task Force Against Domestic Violence (ATASK) was founded in 1992 to
address the inadequate resources available to Asian domestic violence victims. Our mission is to
eliminate family violence and to strengthen Asian families and communities. Since 1994, ATASK has
operated New England’s only multilingual emergency shelter, advocacy services, outreach, and
education programs for battered Asian women and their children.

Position Description: The full-time Grant Writer will be an essential part of a 3-person Development
Department in its efforts to raise nearly $2 million annually and will specifically be responsible for:
prospect research, grant writing, reports, and database and deadline management related to grants and
foundations.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Identify, write and submit proposals and reports for government, foundation and corporation grants.
Must be able to coordinate among key staff to develop proposal concept from inception to
completion
• Research individual donor prospects, prepare biographical sketches, develop and maintain tracking
system for solicitations
• Assist in developing ongoing strategies to identify, cultivate and solicit donors (individual, corporate
and foundation)
• Assist in developing and writing fundraising materials (thank you letters, newsletters, press releases
and promotional materials)
• Work with other Development staff to maintain fundraising database and hard files related to grants
and foundations
• Attend meetings with funders as needed
Qualifications:
• Bachelors degree in related field
• Experience in proposal writing for non-profit sector
• Excellent oral and written communications skills
• Strong attention to detail, planning and organizational skills essential
• Computer proficiency (especially Word and Excel), and knowledge of database management
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks
• Ability to work both independently and as a team member
• Knowledge of funding sources for domestic violence and related services preferred
• The ideal candidate does not need to be Asian but should have an appreciation for diversity and for
women's issues as well as a commitment to our mission of eradication of domestic violence and to
strengthen Asian families and communities

To Apply: Please email your resume with cover letter to Elizabeth Vittum, Director of Development at
liz@atask.org, with subject line “Grant Writer.”
The Asian Task Force Against Domestic Violence is an equal opportunity employer.

Position Announcement (posted 7/29/08)
HarborCOV

Harbor Communities Overcoming Violence (HarborCOV) provides culturally relevant emergency and support services for survivors of abuse and their children, taking an innovative approach to ending domestic violence through community development and collaborative community organizing.

Legal Advocate (Bilingual)
The Legal Advocate will provide advocacy and support to survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. Responsibilities include: working within the Chelsea and East Boston courts; Suffolk probate court; assisting with restraining orders and family law cases; safety planning with survivors; collaborating with legal services providers, the DA’s office and police; and providing resources and referrals. Strong writing and verbal communication, assessment, follow-up, referral and advocacy management skills necessary. Support hotline, community presentations and outreach materials.

Advocate (Bilingual Spanish)
Support and connect survivors to resources. Strong knowledge of area housing, benefits and family resources required. Strong writing and verbal communication, assessment, follow-up, referral and advocacy management skills necessary. Support hotline, groups, community presentations and outreach materials. Bilingual written and speaking ability essential. Experience with crisis intervention/advocacy with survivors required.

All candidates must have a demonstrated commitment to domestic violence and/or sexual assault survivors. Strong ties to and knowledge of resources in Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop and East Boston are helpful. The ability to work in multicultural, team setting and low-income communities is essential.

HarborCOV values diverse life experience and is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer. Bilingual/bicultural, persons of color, people with disabilities and GLBT are strongly encouraged to apply.

Send cover letter & résumé by Friday, Aug. 15 to: Hiring Committee, HarborCOV, PO Box 505754, Chelsea, MA 02150. Fax: 617-884-9929. Email harborcov@harborcov.org. No phone calls.

Position Announcement (posted 7/29/08)
Counseling Coordinator - Rape Crisis Services of Greater Lowell, Inc. (RCSGL)
Posted until filled

RCSGL is a nonprofit agency dedicated to healing survivors of sexual violence. Through counseling, advocacy and education services RCSGL is empowering survivors of sexual assault and raising awareness with the goal of prevention through exceptional educational programs.

• Supervise the daily operations of counseling services for victims/survivors and their significant others of rape and sexual assault
• Supervise counseling and direct service staff
• Supervise 24-hour hotline coverage and medical advocacy (including daytime/office hour coverage) among volunteers and staff
• Identify training needs and coordinate in-service trainings for volunteers and staff
• Oversee the provision of medical, legal & social service advocacy
• Support counseling staff/volunteers in short term counseling
• Oversee RCC volunteer program
• Implement innovative outreach strategies to actively recruit a diverse pool of new community volunteers
• Support advocates and hotline volunteers
• Coordinate clinical supervision for staff and volunteers
• Supervise hotline collaborative among four (4) rape crisis centers
• Manage and respond to client-related emergencies
• Provide one on one short term counseling and assign cases to other staff and volunteers
• Co-facilitate support groups
• Supervise intake process to ensure appropriate services for clients
• Create curriculum and facilitate various support groups for clients as needed
• Manage monthly/quarterly reports and statistics for counseling department
• Provide back-up coverage to 24-hour hotline as needed

Qualifications:
• Masters in related field of human services
• Work experience in crisis intervention and counseling sexual assault survivors
• Experience in social work, with specific expertise in trauma
• Volunteer training and supervision experience
• Experience developing and implementing culturally competent programs and services for diverse cultural and linguistic populations
• Excellent presentation skill and communication skills both verbal/written
• Bilingual in Spanish, Khmer or Portuguese, highly desired
• Ability to work evenings and weekends
• Ability to complete RCC and CAPP training within 3-6 months of hire

Supervised by Executive Director
Clinical Supervision by LICSW or LMHC
A CORI, driver's license and access to car required

Competitive salary and benefits package. Please send resume and cover letter to Sun He Pak Gage, Executive Director at shpakgage@gmail.com electronic submissions preferred. Please indicate Counseling Coordinator in subject line. RCSGL is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

Position Announcement (posted 7/29/08)
Bilingual Advocate Mandarin Chinese - The Asian Task Force Against Domestic Violence

Report to: Director of Advocacy Services
Description: The advocate is responsible for providing outreach and advocacy to the clients who are battered Asian women, men and their children.

Responsibilities:
ADVOCACY:

Respond to emergency calls for help from battered Asian adults and children; 24-hour cellular phone coverage for emergencies.
Help the clients define, prioritize, and address their needs regarding legal, medical, childcare, job training, and welfare issues.
Advocate and interpret for the clients with various instructions to meet their need; for example, advocate at courts, the welfare and housing offices, other shelters, etc.
Screen potential clients for intake, and arrange to meet with incoming shelter guests.
Meet regularly with the clients to give support and informal counseling.
Work with volunteers and other staff to provide support, empowerment and skills training for the clients.

OUTREACH:

Keep in touch with Asian communities and be informed of issues relating to the clients.
Outreach to other bilingual staff to exchange information and to facilitate good working relationships.
Participate in any outreach committees as needed.

OTHER:

Keep files and records in order.
Report regularly at staff meetings.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in social work or human service field is preferred but not required
Speak and write fluent English and Chinese.
Experience working in the field of domestic violence is preferred.
Commitment to our mission to eliminate family violence and to strengthen Asian families and communities.
Self-starter, self-motivated, and able to work as a team member
Strong interpersonal skills

AA/EOE

Position Announcement (posted 7/29/08)
Lowell Outreach Coordinator - The Asian Task Force Against Domestic Violence

Part-Time, Position has the potential to transition to full-time
Salary depends on experience.

Supervised by: Director of Education and Outreach

Roles and Responsibilities: Under the supervision of Director of Education and Outreach and working closely with the advocates, the Outreach Coordinator is primarily responsible for networking and building collaborative partnerships with the Lowell Police Department and the community on behalf of the Asian Task Force. S/he will also be responsible for Cambodian outreach, trainings, and educational workshops as well as participate in general outreach activities. In addition, the Outreach Coordinator will assist with the daily administrative operations of the Lowell Project.

Duties include but are not limited to:

Identify community resources to address domestic violence in the Cambodian community, including but not limited to: outreach to Lowell Police Department, community agencies, identifying key leaders in the community, and planning community initiatives.
Conduct regularly scheduled cultural competency trainings for the Lowell Police Department
Coordinate and conduct trainings and workshops on domestic violence issues to law enforcement and the community at large.
Outreach to Lowell and Greater Lowell communities as well as commit to statewide outreach of Cambodian communities
Coordinate life skills, safety, health, and career educational groups to Asian Task Force constituents.
Attend necessary meetings and other education and prevention activities.

Qualifications:

Bachelors Degree in related field preferred
Fluency in Khmer preferred
Knowledge of Cambodian language/culture and of the Lowell, Greater Lowell community
Work experience with community organizing and coordination
Strong public speaking/workshop facilitation skills
Excellent computer, oral and written communication skills
Ability to initiate, lead, and work independently as well as being a team player
Capacity to work respectfully in a multi-cultural environment
Ability to perform multiple tasks and work at a flexible schedule
Valid driver’s license/vehicle insurance and reliable transportation preferred
The ideal candidate should have an appreciation for diversity and for women's issues specific to immigrant and refugee communities

AA/EOE
Submit cover letter and resume to:
Qingjian Shi
P.O. Box 120108
Boston, MA 02112
Tel: 617-338-2350 x 234
Fax: 617-338-2354
Email: qjshi@atask.org

Position Announcement (posted 7/30/08)
Family Support Worker - New Hope, Inc.

New Hope, Inc., a non-profit domestic violence agency has a job openings for the following in our Worcester office: Family Support Worker: 10+hours, ability to work Saturdays as well as some week nights, and able to conduct individual supervision of visiting parent(s) with their children, ensuring safety of the child during supervised family visits and custodial exchanges. Must assist and role model appropriate parenting skills, prepare individual observational reports and document case notes for each visit.

B.A./B.S. in human services or related field preferred. Bilingual (Spanish) candidates strongly encouraged to apply. Resume and cover letter to Site Director, New Hope, Inc. 91 Prescott St. Worcester, MA 01605 or email hr@new-hope.org with Family Support Worker in subject line.

Position Announcement (posted 7/30/08)
Group Facilitators - New Hope, Inc.

New Hope, Inc., a non-profit domestic violence agency has a job opening for the RESPECT Batterer’s Intervention Program. Group Facilitators: co-facilitate men’s batterer intervention groups.

Responsible for facilitating groups, maintaining collateral contacts, group reporting. Strong teamwork & knowledge of domestic violence issues, state certified batterer’s intervention training preferred or eligible. The ability to travel throughout group sites in central and southeast MA is preferred. This is an as needed position with the ability for consistency.

Minimum of B.A./B.S. in human services or related field preferred. Bilingual (Spanish), and male candidates strongly encouraged to apply. Resume and cover letter to New Hope,Inc.Coordinator of RESPECT, 91 Prescott St. Worcester, MA 01605 or email

hr@new-hope.org with Group Facilitator in subject line.

Position Announcement (posted 08/05/08)
Full Time Children’s Services Coordinator - RESPOND, Inc.

Since 1974, RESPOND, Inc., a domestic violence program based in Somerville, Massachusetts, has been working to end domestic violence by protecting the personal dignity and right to self-determination of all women. Domestic violence is a human rights issue and RESPOND (www.respondinc.org) helps women free themselves and their children from abusive situations and to engage in preventive activities that lessen the incidence of violence. Programs and services include an emergency shelter, 24-hour hotline and intakes, support groups, individual counseling, legal advocacy, community outreach and educational programs. Current services are provided in Portuguese, Spanish, English, French and Haitian Creole. RESPOND serves metropolitan Boston and beyond, including Everett, Malden, Medford, Melrose, North Reading, Reading, Somerville, Stoneham, Wakefield, Winchester and Woburn.

• Meet individually with families to provide support and advocacy and to assist them in developing relationship-building skills, including, but not limited to, assisting women with parenting skills, academic/childcare enrollment, literacy and accompaniment to meetings at agencies and other entities, for the purpose of obtaining assistance and/or guidance.
• Assists with the co-facilitation of groups in the shelter.
• Provides on-call coverage on an assigned rotating basis.
• Develops and implements literacy-based programs.
• Recruits, trains, works with, and oversees family services volunteers who provide support to the families and the Children’s Services Coordinator on these issues.
• Creates and maintains learning center spaces designed for creative play activities for all ages.
• Creates incentive programs for children to encourage success, develops age appropriate and culturally diverse learning libraries, and directs activities to promote reading, homework assistance, and journaling or structured story telling for women and children.
• Structures summer and holiday activities and programs for families.
• Attends a variety of meetings, including those that conduct a family assessment intake of needs.
• Develops family service plans designed to support the entire family and focus on their success.
• Provides education to youth communities and agencies serving youth in the Greater Boston Area.
• Designs and facilitates workshops for various youth community groups, service providers and recipients around the issues of domestic violence, including Teen Dating Violence training.
• Actively participates in weekly supervision, staff meetings, and ongoing peer support.
• Participates with staff in ongoing development and refinement of program effectiveness.
• Attends appropriate professional development opportunities.
• Prepares and maintains all appropriate records and data collection systems. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• BA in human services, early childhood education or related field.
• Bilingual (Haitian Creole, Portuguese or Spanish) preferred.
• Experience in providing services to survivors of domestic violence, including children, and/or equivalent work/life/learning experience.
• Supervisory, public speaking and facilitative training skills preferred.
• Experience in developing relationships with community-based resources.
• Experience in developing programs that support children and families.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Demonstrated sensitivity to the needs of women and children experiencing violence.
• Proven ability to help women and families overcome barriers to achieve self-defined goals.
• Ability to relate to diverse populations including non-English speaking families, the GLBT community, and individuals with histories of substance abuse and/or mental illness.
• Ability to express oneself clearly verbally, in writing, and through public speaking.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks at one time.
• Must have a car and valid driver’s license, and be willing to travel within RESPOND’s service area.
• Must demonstrate a willingness to learn about and actively use multicultural awareness and understanding in daily work.

Reports to:
Director of Programs and Services

Schedule:
The Children’s Services Coordinator will be required to work a determined schedule and at other times to conduct groups, attend/facilitate trainings, and provide backup coverage. These hours will include evening and weekend hours.

Compensation & Application Process:
RESPOND’s generous benefit package includes a 35-hour workweek, three weeks of paid vacation accrued yearly, health and dental plan and flexibility around holiday choice.

Interested applicants should send resume and cover letter by August 22, 2008 to Director of Programs and Services, RESPOND, PO Box 555 Somerville, MA 02143

Other direct care positions are available!

RESPOND is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer.

Position Announcement (posted 08/05/08)
Executive Director - Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence(pdf with full details)

The Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence is searching for
the right leader to serve as its Executive Director to lead this highly-
regarded and critically-important institution as it works to amplify
the effectiveness of the statewide domestic violence movement.

Position Announcement (posted 08/05/08)
Economic Development Specialist - Casa Myrna Vazquez

Position Summary: The Economic Development Specialist at New England’s largest provider of services to victims of domestic violence helps women work toward financial self-sufficiency through a combination of economic development workshops, individual counseling, referrals to community based programs and instruction on budgeting, banking and credit.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities Include:

• Provide financial/employment intake assessments for all residential program participants at Casa Myrna, and for those referred by collaborating programs;
• Assist program participants with the development of short-term and long-term goals to become self-sufficient, and with a realistic plan to achieve those goals;
• Provide ongoing coaching, counseling and support as needed to program participants;
• Deliver 5-week Personal Economic Planning workshops on a rotating basis at the agency’s three residential programs, and at identified sites in the community;
• Maintain a current database of community-based programs where participants can improve their language, literacy, and vocational/technical skills with the goal of finding employment or improving their current employment status;
• Build, develop and maintain collaborative relationships with other service providers in the community whose programs can help Casa Myrna program participants achieve financial self-sufficiency;
• Maintain the highest levels of accuracy in record-keeping and reporting, as required by the agency and by diverse funding sources;
• Complete all required training;
Work with other advocates to ensure consistent, quality service delivery.

Qualifications:
• Bachelor degree in Human Services, Public Policy, Social Work or Counseling preferred, or three years experience in a community-based human services program;
• Knowledgeable in the dynamics of domestic violence;
• Excellent organizational, oral and written skills;
• Some experience with financial literacy training programs preferred;
• Experience and comfort with running group workshops, training and public speaking;
• Familiarity with Boston area education and training programs providing job training, economic and employment-related services.
• Experience working in a multi-cultural setting; knowledgeable about cultural competency considerations as they pertain to domestic violence and/or related public health issues;
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team;.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, ability to motivate program participants;
• Knowledge of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel)
• Access to a car and a valid driver’s license strongly preferred;
• Ability to work a flexible schedule (evenings and weekends) as needed;
• Fluency in Spanish.
Must complete 35 hours of domestic violence training (provided by Casa Myrna) or have documentation proving training has already been completed.

Must complete mandated 40-hour domestic violence training (or provide documentation of training), in addition to other trainings, as required.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee regularly is required to stand, walk, climb stairs, sit, use hand to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently lifts and/or moves between 20 to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this position, the employee works in residential and office settings, travels by automobile and is exposed to changing weather conditions. Will be required to drive periodically in the Boston area and/or the state for meetings, advocate appointments and/or visits to residential shelters. Will work in varied residential settings which contain stairwells, based on assigned program.

Resumes should be sent to: hr@casamyrna.org

Position Announcement (posted 08/05/08)
Development Director - The National Immigration Forum

The National Immigration Forum is seeking a Development Director to add to our team. The Development Director will, among other things, help the Forum maintain and increase revenue from foundation grants; identify and cultivate individual and corporate donors; and develop an on-line fundraising strategy. The Development Director will maintain the Forum's track record of financial stability and develop innovative, achievable fundraising strategies and establish a fundraising program to support the Forum's work into the future.

You can find the job description at: http://www.immigrationforum.org/documents/ForumNews/DevDirector.pdf

Position Announcement (posted 08/05/08)
Executive Director - The MIRA Coalition

The Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Coalition (MIRA), is seeking a culturally-competent, strategic, and visionary Executive Director to take MIRA to its next level of growth and development and to provide leadership in the movement for immigrant rights. The Executive Director will provide leadership, vision and direction for MIRA's future, develop funding resources, increase visibility, develop external relationships, and build a strong Coalition to enhance its ability to achieve its mission.

MIRA has 120 organizational members in New England, has an operating budget of approximately $1.3 million, and a staff-in Boston and in New Hampshire-of 12.

You can find a detailed description of the job, and background on the organization on MIRA's Web site here: http://www.miracoalition.org/uploads/59/t1/59t1kes3-nciTcpRtOmTdQ/MIRA-E
D-Job-Profile-FINAL-7.18.pdf

Position Announcement (posted 08/11/08)
Elder Services Protective Worker - ETHOS

BI-LINGUAL A PLUS!!

Qualifications:
1. Ability to speak Chinese, Spanish, Russian or Haitian-Creole is a plus.
2. A Masters degree plus at least one year of experience in counseling, casework, or case management preferably in a Protective Services or crisis intervention capacity; OR Bachelors plus at least two years experience.
3. Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
4. Sensitivity to elder issues.
5. Familiarity with computers and basic word processing skills highly desirable.

Salary: $41,151 to start or more depending on experience

TO APPLY: Submit resume and cover letter to:
Human Resources Director, Ethos, 555 Amory Street,
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 OR
ethos_hr@yahoo.com OR
fax to 617-524-2899

Position Announcement (posted 08/11/08)
Assistant SafeLink Coordinator - Casa Myrna Vazquez

Bilingual English/Portuguese
Hours: 2 – 10PM, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday AND e/o Saturday or Sunday (35 hours per week)

POSITION OVERVIEW
This position assists with the day-to-day oversight of SafeLink, the agency’s 24/7 statewide, toll free domestic violence hotline, and provides targeted outreach to the Portuguese community on the issue of domestic violence. Reporting to the SafeLink Coordinator, this person assists in recruitment and training of staff, provides supervision to interns and volunteers, and participates with the Coordinator in collecting statistics and preparing reports

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Coordinate hotline coverage and scheduling.
• Cover unfilled hotline shifts as needed and provide on-call coverage rotation as assigned
• Provide individual supervision to SafeLink interns and volunteers
• In the absence of the Coordinator, provide shift supervision
• Ensure quality services are being provided to callers, respecting the diversity of each caller.
• Help develop, review and track policies and procedures, including regular review of the Hotline Manual.
• Participate in outreach to promote the services of Casa Myrna and the SafeLink hotline, and maintain and update the hotline’s Resource Book
• Participates in screening and training of hotline staff
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor’s degree in social work or related human service field and two years experience working in the human service field required. Demonstrated experience in crisis intervention, advocacy, program development and supervision with progressively responsible duties
• Experience working with victims of domestic violence and/or sensitivity to the needs of victims of domestic violence;
• Experience with staff supervision and staff training
• Experience working with diverse communities;
• Familiarity with statewide agencies and resources and with the policies and procedures of human service agencies;
• Excellent listening skills; ability to relate to caller in crisis over the phone, ability to stay calm under pressure or in the face of a crisis;
• Excellent organizational skills, ability to work independently, and exercise good judgment in decision making.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends as needed.

Must complete mandated domestic violence training (or provide documentation of training), in addition to other trainings, as required.
Salary: $17.58 per hour Location: Boston
Approximate Start Date: September 2008
Casa Myrna Vazquez, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to workforce diversity.
Please send resume and cover letter to hr@casamyrna.org

Position Announcement (posted 08/13/08)
Batterer Intervention Counselor - Moving Forward

Moving ForwardDomestic abuse/anger management/youth violence and healthy relationship programs
a program of THE MEN’S RESOURCE CENTER FOR CHANGE.

Moving Forward is currently looking to recruit Spanish speaking male and female co-facilitators for a new Springfield group, as well as female co-facilitators for existing Athol and Pittsfield groups. Please call if you are interested in learning about the certification process and want to work for the Moving Forward Program.

Moving Forward offers BIP groups throughout the Pioneer Valley and the Berkshires. All groups are co-facilitated by a male and female counselor team, with regular supervision. We provide counseling and intervention for individuals acting violently or abusively in their intimate relationships. The goal of our program is to teach clients how to stop physical, emotional, verbal, economic or sexual abuse toward their partners. During the program, clients are encouraged to stop blaming others for what they do and to take full responsibility for their behavior. They are taught to recognize potentially explosive situations before they erupt and to choose specific alternatives to abusive behavior. MOVE is a state certified batterer’s intervention program, and has been running groups since 1989.

Do you have experience working in the field of Domestic Violence?
Are you interested in working with men who are abusive?
Do you want to be part of a social justice organization that helps to promote positive masculinity?
Are you interested in learning about how to become certified by DPH as a Batterer Intervention Counselor?

Informational Interviews to become a Batterer Intervention Counselor for the Moving Forward Program
Call 413-253-9588 ext. 18

Position Announcement (posted 08/13/08)
Lynn Legal Advocate - Help for Abused Clients and Their Children

Team: Direct Services
Reports To: Legal Advocate Coordinator Revise Date: 08/12/08

Position Summary: This full-time position works in the District Courts providing assistance to victims seeking restraining orders with a focus on Lynn District Court. The advocate provides crisis intervention, advocacy and referral services to victims of abuse in our Lynn Office. The advocate meets monthly with the legal advocate team and collaborates with the Legal Advocate Coordinator. The advocate attends monthly High Risk meeting as needed to refer cases.

Position Experience:
Commitment/experience working with victims of domestic violence
Knowledge of domestic violence and crisis intervention
Knowledge of the restraining order process
Excellent oral, written and public speaking skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Bilingual/Bicultural preferred

Position Details:
• Assist clients Lynn District court through the 209A process
• Collaborates with Victim Witness Advocates to provide support to victims throughout the criminal case
• Provide support to victims of criminal complaints as needed.
• Attend legal advocate team meetings
• Provide follow-up telephone calls and services to victims as needed
• Provide crisis intervention, advocacy and referral services to victims of abuse.
• Completes statistical paper work for each client contact
• Provides community outreach to the community of Lynn and surrounding cities and towns
• Participate in training new hotline volunteers
• Participates in after-hours on-call rotation
• Attends regular supervision, team meetings and all staff meetings
• Participates in achieving team goals
• Puts into practice workplace and team values
• Able to flex hours to meet position responsibilities
• Performs other responsibilities as requested by the Legal Coordinator

Please send resumes and cover letters to: Info@helpabusedwomen.org

Position Announcement (posted 08/25/08)
(Vea abajo para español) Position available at The Network/La Red

The Network/La Red is a bilingual, grassroots, survivor-led organization working to end domestic violence in lesbian, bisexual women's and transgender communities. We do so through community organizing, movement-building, and providing direct services, and we're looking for someone to join our dedicated staff.

Community Programs Coordinator: Full-time position coordinating/providing direct services for lesbian, bisexual women and transgender survivors of domestic violence and their children. Some weekends and evenings required.

Main Responsibilities:

Provide advocacy, court accompaniment, short-term face-to-face counseling and follow-up for LBT survivors of domestic violence.
Provide crisis intervention, counseling, and information/referrals through the hotline and rotate for back-up coverage for direct services.
Collaborate with other staff to recruit, train and supervise direct service volunteers.
Coordinate direct service schedules.
Collaborate with other staff to ensure that programs reflect survivor leadership and the diversity of LBT communities.
Collaborate and maintain relationships with community groups, coalitions, organizations, advocates, etc.
Attend roundtables, coalitions, caucuses, etc. as appropriate.
Maintain records, statistics, provide reports as necessary.

Qualifications: We hire for life experience. People of color, trans people, survivors of partner abuse especially encouraged to apply. The ideal candidate will:

Have a minimum of 1 year experience in at least two of the following areas: GLBT domestic violence work; volunteer coordination; training/public speaking; program development; crisis intervention.
Be bilingual (English/Spanish).
Have a passion for social change/social justice.
Be able to think strategically while also paying attention to detail.
Have excellent listening and communication skills.
Be able to juggle multiple responsibilities, including the tension between daily tasks, current projects, and crisis intervention.
Be energetic, and able to work independently and as part of a team.

Compensation: Salary in low $30s, full health insurance (HPHC) and dental insurance, generous time off

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Send resume and letter:

By email: director@tnlr.org
By fax: 617.423.5651
By post: P.O. Box 6011 Boston MA 02114

Posición disponible en The Network/La Red

The Network/La Red, una organización bilingüe basada en la comunidad y dirigida por sobrevivientes, se dirige al acabar con el maltrato en las comunidades de lesbianas, de mujeres bisexuales y de gente transgénero. Hacemos esto a través del activismo comunitario, siendo parte del moviemiento progresivo, y proveyendo servicios directos, y buscamos álguien para unirse a nuestro equipo dedicado.

Coordinador/a de programas comunitarios: Posición a tiempo completo coordinando/proveyendo servicios directos para lesbianas, mujeres bisexuales y gente trangénero y sus hijos que han experimentado la violencia doméstica. Se requiere algunos fines de semana y noches.

Responsabilidades prioritarias:

Proveer abogacia, acompañamiento a la corte, consejería a corto tiempo y seguimiento para lesbianas, mujeres bisexuales y gente transgénero que han sido maltratad@s.
Proveer intervención de crisis, consejería, e información y referidos por la línea de crisis, y compartir turno de guardia.
Colaborar con otr@s miembr@s de la organización para reclutar, entrenar y supervisar voluntari@s.
Coordinar horarios para los servicios directos.
Colaborar con otr@s miembr@s de la organización para asegurar que los programas reflejan el liderazgo de sobrevivientes y la diversidad de las comunidades LBT.
Colaborar y mantener relaciones con grupos comunitarios, coaliciones, organizaciones, etc. como apropiado.
Asistir a coaliciones, comités comunitarios, cuses, etc. como apropiado.
Mantener archivos, estadísticas, proveer reportes como necesario.

Requisitos: Empleamos basándonos en la experiencia de vida. Gente de color, gente transgénero, y sobrevivientes del maltrato son especialmente bienvenid@s para solicitar la posición. El/la candidat@ ideal:

Será bilingüe (inglés/español)
Tendrá por los menos 1 año de experiencia en por lo menos 2 de las áreas siguientes: trabajo sobre la violencia doméstica GLBT; coordinación de voluntari@s; adiestramiento/hablando en público; desarrollo de programas; intervención de crisis
Tendrá una filosofía de justicia social/cambio social sobre la violencia doméstica
Tendrá habilidades de escuchar y comunicar excelentes
Podrá pensar estratégicamente mientras también hacerle caso a los detalles.
Podrá balancear responsabilidades múltiples, incluyendo la tensión entre las tareas diarias, proyectos cotidianos, y la intervención de crisis.
Podrá trabajar independientemente y como parte de un equipo.

Compensación: Salario en los bajos $30s, seguro de salud completo (HPHC), seguro dental, amplio tiempo libre.

Aceptamos los resumés hasta que la posición sea ocupada.

Por correo electrónico: director@tnlr.org
Por fax: 617.423.5651
Por correo postal: P.O. Box 6011, Boston MA 02114

Position Announcement (posted 08/25/08)
Director of Finance and Administration - On the Rise

On The Rise envisions a country where people and communities have the tools, support, resources and services they need to thrive. The Safe Haven Program is On The Rise’s flagship local initiative, providing women in the Greater Boston area who are homeless or in crisis with basic human needs as well as long-term, broad-based support and advocacy. Further information is available at www.ontherise.org.
On The Rise is a premier provider of services to program participants who face overwhelming challenges. On The Rise is a community-based organization with 13 employees and an annual budget of approximately $1M, from private philanthropy (approximately 83% of revenue) and government contracts (approximately 17%). On The Rise is committed to excellence, innovation and continuing evolution. We are committed to providing highly accountable and responsive programming and being an excellent place to work.

DESCRIPTION: The Director of Finance and Administration is the primary person responsible for the fiscal oversight of the responsible for positioning the organization’s internal resources for maximum alignment with organizational goals. As such, this position has oversight and responsibility for matters relating to accounting and finance, human resources,contracts and administration.

This full-time exempt position is a member of the senior management team and reports to the Executive Director. This position also supervises 1 full-time and 1 part time staff.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND CHALLENGES:
Finance
• Work closely with the Executive Director and Finance Committee to design and implement financial strategies consistent with the organization’s strategic direction
• Oversee annual planning and budgeting in coordination with management staff
• Financial forecasting and long-term finance planning (operating, capital, investment) to ensure organizational health and appropriate financial reserves
• Design and maintain appropriate internal control procedures
• Monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting
• Annual audit preparation; primary contact for annual audit
• Supervision and review of bookkeeping staff; account reconciliation
• Prioritize and manage accounts payable, including preparing requisitions and checks
• Manage banking accounts and relationships
• Manage organization’s spending within parameters of budget, including tracking of restricted fund use in accordance with donor designations
• Recommend to Executive Director and Finance Committee changes to spending or organizational structure based on actual revenue receipts and forecasts
• Staff Finance Committee
• Government and other contract billing and grant reporting

Human Resources
• Manage benefits, liaise with providers
• Research and recommend changes to benefits and policies to Executive Director as necessary
• Act as ‘go-to’ person for employees with questions/issues regarding benefits and employment
• Serve as the Affirmative Action and Disability officer
• Communicate with Executive Director all logistical/documentation aspects of new hires and disciplinary action up to and including terminations
• Design systems to strengthen internal controls and systems for communication and record keeping.

Contracts and Insurance and Risk Management
• Monitor and recommend changes to On The Rise’s insurance coverage to ensure adequate risk management
• In conjunction with Executive Director, oversee systems and policies to ensure compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements including insurance and reporting
• Establish & maintain effective relationship with On The Rise’s pro-bono legal firm
• Maintain contract/correspondence files on all vendors engaged by On The Rise
Other:
• Like all OTR employees, the Director of Finance and Administration will be flexible and open to “pitching in” as needed with other duties that arise in the course of a 13-employee organization’s operations
• Like all OTR employees, the Director of Finance and Administration is expected to strive to continuously increase skills and competence, e.g. taking advantage of opportunities for professional networking, continuing education and coaching.

Qualifications
• Commitment to the mission of On The Rise
• BS in accounting and minimum 5 years of related work experience required
• Non-profit management experience
• Supervisory experience required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, Access, Outlook—and QuickBooks required
• Some experience with technology systems desirable
• Sense of humor
• Ability to work as a member of a team while maintaining independent discipline
• Dynamic, engaging and creative
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; self-starter
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks
• Ability to work in a diverse and fast-paced environment; open to new ideas

On The Rise recognizes the importance and benefits of diversity in the workplace and the community. We are an AA/EOE, and we strongly encourage people of color to apply.

How to Apply: Please send your résumé and a cover letter to:

Ruth Woods Dunham, Executive Director
Attn; Stephanie Wood
Office & Facilities Administrator
On The Rise, Inc.
341 Broadway
Cambridge, MA 02139

You may also apply on-line by submitting your résumé and cover letter as attachments to:
Stephanie.Wood@OnTheRise.org with “Director of Finance & Administration” in the subject line.

Position Announcement (posted 08/25/08)
Child and Family Services Coordinator - The Second Step

Background: The Second Step (TSS) seeks to break the cycle of domestic violence, one family at a time, by providing services to women and their children that enable them to remain free from abusive relationships and lead productive lives. The women who enter our program have already successfully taken the first step away from domestic violence; we provide and connect them with a broad range of services/referrals including transitional housing, job training and placement, legal services, parenting support, and psychological counseling.

Primary Objectives:
The Child and Family Services Coordinator is responsible for establishing and creating a supportive educational and emotional environment for residents of The Second Step and The Louis Garfield House. As part of that role, s/he will assess children who enter TSS and work with their mothers to ensure that they receive needed services. When a family moves out of The Second Step, s/he will help the parent make the necessary transitions for their children to the new communities. S/he will also assess each woman’s parenting skills and work with them to provide the services needed to enrich those skills.

Hours: Typically 9-5, 4 days a week, 12-8 one day with flexibility needed

Primary Duties include but are not limited to:
• Case management including child assessment and child goal plan development in collaboration with mothers
• Collaboration with Residential Program Director, Case Management and Afterschool team members for effective case management
• Liaison and advocacy with community service providers to secure resources and provide services for children/families including: day care, camp, school, after-school, parent education, counseling, medical, legal and dental care.
• Stabilization services for children up to 6 months after they transition out of the program.
• Participation in on call rotation every 6 weeks.
• Scholarship/grant applications to secure services for children

Additional Responsibilities may include:
• Assisting with Afterschool events
• Assisting with Former Resident Reunion Events
• Holiday Gift Drive support
• Collaboration/supervision of interns

Qualifications:
• Master’s Degree preferred or extensive experience in the field
• Knowledge of child development
• Knowledge of the field of domestic violence
• Comfort with operating as a team member in a multi-cultural, residential setting
• Flexibility

Salary and Benefits: commensurate with experience and includes health and dental insurance.

If interested, please email your cover letter and resume to: Jacqueline Badeau, Residential Program Director jbadeau@thesecondstep.org or send by mail: The Second Step P.O. Box 600213, Newtonville, MA 02460
The Second Step is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer.

Position Announcement (posted 08/25/08)
Case Manager - The Second Step

Background: The Second Step (TSS) seeks to break the cycle of domestic violence, one family at a time, by providing services to women and their children that enable them to remain free from abusive relationships and lead productive lives. The women who enter our program have already successfully taken the first step away from domestic violence; we provide and connect them with a broad range of services/referrals including: job training and placement, legal services, parenting support, medical and dental care, basic needs and psychological counseling.

The agency is in the process of reorganizing staff roles to best address family needs and synchronize with priorities established by funding sources and domestic violence and homelessness best practices/trends. Some aspects of this position are to be determined, in part, based on who is hired.

Hours: Full-time 40 Hours a week. Roughly 9-5. The point is to connect with the families.
Primary Objectives: The Case Manager is responsible for supporting families as they move beyond abuse to rebuild their lives and create their futures. The Case Manager is expected to implement case management tasks within the philosophical framework of the agency - advocacy stance, trauma-informed perspective, nurturing while holding families accountable.
Case Management tasks can be divided into three areas: case management, documentation and projects.

Case management: tasks include developing and implementing service plans with families, that address their lives holistically, including: career, medical, legal, financial literacy, educational, daycare, school, afterschool and mental health needs. Services will be delivered through a combination of home and office visits. The Case Manager is also actively involved in networking with community service providers to locate programs and resources that facilitate families. This position participates in an On-Call rotation.

Documentation: The Case Manager is expected to keep case records current, maintain data, submit routine reports for funding agencies and correspond with internal and external contacts.

Projects: On occasion, the Case Manager will be requested to participate in agency projects.

Other duties to be assigned.

Qualifications:
• Case management experience, preferably working with survivors of domestic violence/trauma
• Master's degree preferred, life and job experience definitely considered
• Comfort with multi-cultural setting and working as part of a team
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Knowledge of computer programs
• Flexibility, sense of humor
Minorities and bilingual English/Spanish candidates are encouraged to apply.
Salary/Benefits: Commensurate with experience, typically mid 30’s. Three weeks vacation, 12 paid holidays, sick time. Agency contributes to health and dental insurance.
The Second Step is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer
If you are interested, please send a cover letter and resume to Jacqueline Badeau, at jbadeau@thesecondstep.org Or mail to: Jacqueline Badeau, Residential Program Director, The Second Step, P.O. Box 600213, Newton, MA, 02460.

Position Announcement (posted 08/25/08)
Staff Attorney Position - National Immigration Project

The National Immigration Project of the National Lawyers Guild seeks to fill a staff attorney position. The National Immigration Project is a national membership organization of lawyers, law students, legal workers and advocates, and jailhouse lawyers working to defend and extend the rights of all noncitizens in the United States, regardless of immigration status. The National Lawyers Guild (NLG) was founded in 1937 as the first racially integrated bar association in the United States.

Responsibilities include:

• Identifying and implementing legal and advocacy strategies to promote immigrants’ rights
• Implementing the National Immigration Project/NLG’s programmatic priorities (defending political rights of immigrants, HIV and immigration, immigration consequences of crimes, responses to enforcement, and victims of crimes.)
• Working with new and traditional media
• Providing technical assistance and training on immigration law

Additional possible duties include:

• Serving as organizational representative on coalitions and issue-based networks
• Collaborating with national immigrants’ rights groups on litigation and advocacy
• Supporting and building multi-disciplinary coalitions
• Writing legal materials for community-based organizations and professional organizations

Requirements:

• Advanced level knowledge of immigration law
• Commitment to immigrants’ rights and social justice
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with other individuals and groups
• Demonstrated skill working with new and traditional media
• Excellent analytic, advocacy, and legal skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Law degree (or demonstrated equivalent) and three additional years experience in a legal position
• Bilingual / Bi-cultural preferred
Salary and Benefits

The salary package is commensurate with experience and includes fully paid health and dental, and disability insurance, retirement plan, and four weeks vacation. This is a union position.

Application Process

The Position is open until filled. Please send a cover letter, resume and writing sample to: rosa@nationalimmigrationproject.org Please put “staff attorney” in the subject line

Or to mail to :

Job Search Committee
National Immigration Project
Attn: Rosa Douglas
14 Beacon St., Ste. 602
Boston, MA 02108
Fax: 617-227-5495

PLEASE NO PHONE CALLS

Position Announcement (posted 08/25/08)
Walk for Change Coordinator - The Boston Area Rape Crisis Center

The Boston Area Rape Crisis Center is looking for a new team member. The Walk for Change Coordinator is responsible for organizing the Walk for Change to reach goals for participation and fundraising.The Walk for Change is an annual event designed to raise awareness about sexual assault and rape and provide necessary funds in support of BARCC’s mission.

In 2008, the walk raised over $85,000 from 700 walkers. In 2009, the goal for the walk is $125,000 from 1,250 walkers.

The Coordinator’s major responsibilities include:

developing materials & tools,
offline & online, to recruit walkers and walk teams;
ensuring that those walker/teams
are successful in their fundraising efforts; and
managing the logistics of the walk.
The coordinator will also participate in other activities of the development department.

The ideal candidate will be:

a fundraising professional with at least 3 years of community organizing and/or event planning experience.
must have a passion
for raising money to support social change
will have excellent relationship management skills
ability to work with diverse populations, from corporate leaders to college students
demonstrated skills in using on-line and traditional fundraising and networking tools and the ability to plan the detailed logistics of a large event.
will be a great communicator, in writing, in e-mails, on the phone, and in person.
Familiarity with sexual violence issues a strong asset.

To apply please send cover letter, including salary requirements, and resume to
jobs@barcc.org.

As the only rape crisis center in the Greater Boston area, BARCC has been a leader
since 1973 in the vision to end sexual violence through healing and social change. In
addition to providing completely free services including a 24-hour hotline, 24-hour
medical accompaniment, counseling services, and legal advocacy, BARCC provides
community awareness and prevention services through partnerships and training with
organizations and communities. Services are provided to survivors of sexual violence
and their families regardless of sex, race, physical/developmental disabilities, income,
ethnicity, class, age, religion, gender identity or sexual orientation. The BARCC staff
and volunteers welcomes teens and adults from diverse communities throughout the
greater Boston area. We provide services in English, Spanish, Haitian Creole and
French. For more information visit www.barcc.org

Position Announcement (posted 08/25/08)
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - MASSACHUSETTS COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN

The Executive Director is the senior staff person of the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women.
The Executive Director directs, plans, and coordinates the implementation of programs and activities developed by the MCSW Commissioners and supervises all staff and interns. The Executive Director works with the full Commission to develop priorities and then implements, manages, and evaluates the activities.

The Executive Director reports directly to the Chair of the Commission.

Responsibilities:
1- Directs implementation of Commission developed programs and policies.
2- Develops goals and objectives, prepares and manages budgets, timetables, and other program components.
3- Trains, reviews and evaluates the work of a small staff, interns and volunteers.
4- Negotiates, secures and maintains an on-going for academic credit Internship Program contracting with area
colleges and universities.
5- Develops research projects that develop and maintain public advocacy for women’s issues.
6- Researches, writes and secures grant proposals and funding to sustain the organization’s work. Support the
development of new services, activities, and products.
7- Works with the commissioners to develop legislative recommendations and new legislation; is expected to
lobby on behalf of the Commission.
8- Works with commissioners to conduct regional outreach activities. Advises women across the state toward
establishing regional commissions on the status of women.
9- Plans Commission publications including newsletters, special bulletins, booklets, brochures, exhibits,
informational and related materials to further the Commission’s mandate and goals.
10- Oversees and expands as warranted the MCSW website content and communications which includes the
Mass. Women’s Resource and Referral Network (MWRRN).
11- Networks and develops collaborations with other groups concerned with women’s issues.
12- Develops, manages and implements overall public relations and media plan.
13- Facilitates on-going communication with MCSW’s Appointing Authorities and with all commissioners to keep
them advised on MCSW activities, goals and accomplishments.
14- Prepares Annual Report on outreach meetings for submission to Appointing Authorities.
15- Builds positive working relationships with 19 Commissioners, as individuals and as a group. Brings all
Commissioners together in cooperative efforts to advance the MCSW’s mission.
Preferred Qualifications:
1- Professional experience working with women’s issues and public policy.
2- Demonstrated analytical, writing, grant writing, fundraising, and public speaking abilities and experience.
3- Thorough knowledge of public relations principles and practices; with media experience.
4- Minimum 5 years senior management experience with substantial background in administration of a program
or an agency.
5- Proven effectiveness in managing programs, budgets, contracts, staff, and volunteers.
6- Considerable experience with the legislative process and state government.
7- Strong interpersonal skills with a proven ability to collaborate with diverse groups and individuals.

Salary and Benefits: Starting salary mid-fifties / Commensurate with experience. Highly competitive benefits package.

To Apply: NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE
Mail resume and cover letter by September 15, 2008 to:
Chair Marianne Fleckner
Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women
Charles F. Hurley Building
19 Staniford St, 6th Floor
Boston, MA 02114-2502
Or email to:
MCSW@state.ma.us
Please note: Resumes should include professional references with contact information.
MCSW is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Position Announcement (posted 09/02/08)
Partner Contact Coordinator - Emerge

Emerge is a Cambridge based Batterer Intervention Program that runs groups for abusive/violent men. We are required by DPH to attempt phone contacts with partners/ex-partners of group members enrolled in our 40 session program.

The Coordinator job has three parts:
1. Direct contact with battered women by phone in our office.
2. Training and supervising other people who are doing partner contacts either at home or at the Emerge office.
3. Managing a small database to track these partner contacts

This person should have at least 2 years experience working with battered women. The hours of this fee-for-service job range from 6-15 hours based on the number of intakes in our program. The Coordinator needs to spend a minimum of 6 hours at the Emerge office each week.

We are looking for women to do partner contacts with current and ex-partners of clients of our program. This person must have at least 1 years experience working with battered women, and be comfortable making phone contacts which may last up to 2 hours. We will train you to use the form we have developed for these contacts.

Please contact Susan Cayouette at Emerge at emergedv@aol.com

Position Announcement (posted 09/02/08)
Partner Contact Coordinator - Emerge

Partners HealthCare, located in Boston, was founded in 1994 by Brigham and Women's Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital. Partners is an integrated health care system that offers patients a continuum of coordinated high-quality care. The Partners Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a workplace-based consultation, short-term counseling, information and referral program for employees and their families. Partners EAP has been awarded the 2007 Corporate Award for EAP Excellence by the Employee Assistance Society of North America. This annual award recognizes one exceptional EAP in the U.S. that demonstrates creativity and cutting edge services, best practices of the industry, and the value that EAP has for achieving individual and organizational effectiveness.

Partners is looking for an Employee Assistance Domestic Violence Coordinator. This individual will provide assessment, short-term counseling, advocacy, support groups and referral to employees and their family members who are currently facing or have been affected by domestic violence. The EADV Coordinator offers consultation, workgroup intervention and institutional awareness regarding employee needs and workplace issues to all hospital departments. The EADV Coordinator will develop educational and training programs to raise awareness in the workplace and will promote an institutional response in the prevention and intervention of domestic violence. We are seeking a Masters level mental health clinician with appropriate state licensure. At least five years of clinical experience, with a minimum of three years working with victims/survivors of domestic violence. Employee Assistance Professional certification assistance will be provided. Successful experience working as part of a team and the ability to develop collaborative relationships is essential to the role.

Take control of your career and find your place at Partners HealthCare Corporate.

For a detailed description, and to apply please visit www.partners.org/corporatejobs Job ID 21818

Position Announcement (posted 09/02/08)
HarborCOV

Legal Advocate (Bilingual – all language communities, including American Sign Language)
Provide advocacy and support to survivors in community, district and probate courts. Assist with restraining orders/family law cases; collaborate with legal services providers, DA’s office, police; provide resources/referrals; support hotline, community presentations, outreach materials. Knowledge of courts, legal resources or law enforcement required. Strong bilingual writing and speaking, and assessment, follow-up, referrals and advocacy management skills necessary.

Advocate (Bilingual Khmer)
Support and connect survivors to resources with outreach and emphasis on the Cambodian community. Strong knowledge of area housing, benefits and family resources required. Strong bilingual Khmer writing and speaking, and assessment, follow-up, referral and advocacy/intervention skills necessary. Support crisis hotline, groups, and community presentations.

Contract & Business Manager
Manage government contracts, spending utilization and oversee related billing process for nonprofit social service provider. Negotiate terms with vendors, coordinate accounts payable and receivable, employee benefits and leases. Establish and centralize purchasing. Demonstrated experience with nonprofit financial systems, funding sources and Quickbooks essential.

Hourly Part-time Children’s Program Support Staff
Hourly workers for morning, afternoon, evening and as-needed activities for children. Experience interacting with children, providing structured activities. Reliable work history and sensitivity to domestic violence.

Send cover letter & résumé by Friday, Sept. 12 to: Hiring Committee, HarborCOV, PO Box 505754, Chelsea, MA 02150. Fax: 617-884-9929. Email harborcov@harborcov.org. No phone calls.