Will provide coordination of services, including peer counseling, financial assistance and legal advocacy to residential/nonresidential clients of family violence program.

Qualified candidates will need a degree in Social Work or a related field or five years of commensurate experience.

Apply in person at 3302 Stonewall Street, Greenville Texas or send resume to P.O. Box 349, Greenville, Texas 75403. Fax resume to 903-455-7760. Email resume to: win_receptionist@geusnet.com

Classification:           Exempt

Qualifications:          Degree in Social Work or related field, or commensurate experience a must.

Function:                   Provide coordination of services, including peer counseling, financial assistance, and legal advocacy, to resident/nonresident clients of family violence program.

Hours:                        This position will sometimes require more than 40 hours per week.

Job Responsibilities:

Ø  Provide general advocacy services to resident/nonresident clients, including counseling, financial assistance, legal advocacy, information and referrals.

Ø  Screen applicants for protective orders, prepare and file orders, and secure representation.

Ø  Accompany clients to court upon request.

Ø  Travel to outreach location to provide general advocacy services.

Ø  Screen applicants for shelter.

Ø  Complete all internal and funding agency paperwork in a timely manner.

Ø  Assess nonresidential clients and coordinate services and safety plans.

Ø  Provide information and referral services for nonresidents.

Ø  Maintain statistical information.

Ø  Compile data and prepare monthly reports.

Ø  Facilitate support group meetings for victims of Family Violence.

Ø  Network in outreach communities to increase support and visibility.

Ø  Assist with securing additional funding through researching and submitting grant requests, etc.

Ø  Other duties as assigned.

Job Duties:               The Director of Non-Residential Services is responsible for providing and supervising all non-residential client services of the agency.  Services include an adult, child and adolescent victim outreach program with service sites in Mesquite, Dallas and
Garland.  Also included is a battering intervention and prevention program.  In addition, this staff position is responsible for grant writing, managing and goal oversight for multiple government grants.  This position is a part of theNew
Beginning
Center management team, responsible for the efficient and effective operation of the agency.

Qualifications:       Master’s degree in counseling, psychology or social work with either an LMSW or LPC license.  In addition, the person chosen for this position will need to be certified to provide licensure supervision or  eligible within one year of employment.  Prefer three to five years related experience in the domestic violence field, including grant writing, supervision of clinical and case management services and public/community education.   

To Apply:                              Reference job and submit resume to:                                                           Jennifer Morrison

New Beginning Center

218 N. Tenth Street

executivedirector@newbeginningcenter.org 

Note:                        Equal opportunity employer: no discrimination on the basis of race, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, or disability 

New Beginning Center is approximately 60% funded by grants.  If funding is lost in any area of the agency this position could be changed or eliminated

The Community Educator will be responsible for increasing awareness of issues related to domestic violence, educating the Asian communities about available intervention and prevention services and collaborating with mainstream service providers with the broader vision of changing societal norms and attitudes that would lead to ending domestic violence and other forms of oppression. The Community Educator will report directly to the Executive Director. 

Essential Job Functions:

• Organize and develop presentations to the Asian community about domestic violence issues and available resources
• Organize seminars, workshops, book readings, information booths, documentary film screenings, and other educational events
• Develop and/or update brochures, handouts, and other educational material and coordinate their translation into Asian languages
• Conduct awareness campaigns within the Asian community
• Interface with the Asian community and become a resource for community information in regards to other social service issues that affect Asian immigrants
• Build allies with community organizations and businesses for effective outreach
• Develop trainings about the barriers faced by Asian survivors for the legal community, law enforcement and other service providers
• Work on collaborative projects with ally service providers
• Evaluate program and report project data and progress status to the Executive Director
• Perform other duties as required

Knowledge, Skills, and Ability:

• Strong public speaking skills
• Strong knowledge of Asian cultures, respect for all cultures, and ability to interact with diverse groups of people
• Knowledge of issues related immigrants and social services
• Event planning and project management skills
• Organization skills, problem solving skills, creativity, and flexibility
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks effectively
• Must have own transportation to travel frequently within the metropolitan area
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software and the use of the Internet
• Familiarity with one or more Asian languages, preferably Korean, Chinese, Vietnamese, Tagalog or Hindi.
• Be willing to work occasional nights and weekends

Education, Training, and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or relevant life experience
• Experience in nonprofit sector

Specifications:

• 35 or 40 hours per week, including some evenings and weekend commitments
• Salary range for 35 hour week $1800-2000/month plus health benefits
• Salary range for 40 hour week $2125-2291/month plus health benefits
• 
  U.S. work permit required

Posting Date:  2/1/2008Closing Date:  Until Filled

TCFV hosts conferences on a variety of domestic violence issues for statewide family violence programs and allied groups working with survivors and offenders of domestic violence.  As a membership based organization, Texas Council on Family Violence promotes safe and healthy relationships by supporting service providers, facilitating strategic prevention efforts, and creating opportunities for freedom from domestic violence.

Statewide Executive Directors’ Conference
January 22-23
Austin, TX

Statewide Annual BIPP Conference
April 11-12
Austin, TX

New Workers Institute
June 11-13
Austin, TX

TCFV Annual Conference
September 25-26
Dallas, TX

Economic Justice Summit
To be announced

BIPP Dedication
To be announced