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Job posting for Domestic Violence Intervention Project Coordinator

Posted on: July 1, 2021 - 9:26am

Northwestern District Attorney - Job Posting

 

DATE:                                  May, 2022

 

NORTHWESTERN DISTRICT ATTORNEY – JOB DESCRIPTION

DATE:                                      MAY, 2022

POSITION TITLE:                     DOMESTIC VIOLENCE INTERVENTION PROJECT COORDINATOR
 

ABOUT THE OFFICE:

The Northwestern District Attorney’s Office (NWDAO) serves the people of Hampshire and Franklin counties and the town of Athol.  In partnership with the communities it serves, the NWDAO is dedicated to the pursuit of truth, justice, and the protection of the public through fair and effective prosecutions and progressive prevention initiatives. Although the primary responsibility of the Office is prosecuting crime, we also have a strong focus on progressive education and prevention efforts in the areas of domestic & sexual violence, child abuse, juvenile justice, elders and persons with disabilities, and consumer protection. We are the law office of the People and are steadfast guardians of the rights and liberties of every citizen.  We advocate for making our communities safer and stronger, while protecting civil rights and promoting social and racial justice.

POSITION SUMMARY:
Coordinate Domestic Violence Intervention Project (DVIP) in collaboration with local police departments, dispatch centers, Crocker Communications Inc., and community victim advocacy programs.  Position is a part-time, grant dependant position of 20 hours weekly.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILILTIES:

  • Foster strong relations between police and advocates in the DVIP Partnership
  • Make outreach visits to police departments and ensure open communication with community partners
  • Participate in hiring of new DVIP Advocates with NELCWIT and BHN
  • Train and supervise DVIP Advocates in collaboration with NELCWIT and BHN
  • Assign shifts and create monthly on-call schedule to be communicated to all DVIP partners
  • Provide secondary back-up for evening and weekend emergency call system
  • Review daily call log from answering service and follow-up with Crocker and responding police and/or advocates on any calls needing attention
  • Assign cell phones for each advocate and update list regularly with answering service
  • Debrief advocates following difficult calls and instruct them in following DVIP protocols
  • Provide direct service to victims of domestic and sexual violence including safety planning, information on lock changes and ongoing support for alarm recipients
  • Identify high risk cases from advocate information sheets and make referrals to the high-risk team
  • Organize DVIP Partnership meetings and trainings
  • Provide phone supervision with advocates to offer support and review any protocol issues
  • Respond to calls from police regarding advocate contacts and troubleshoot issues that arise
  • Mediate potential conflicts with police and advocate response and propose changes in protocol to address concerns
  • Maintain DVIP Project statistics and prepare grant report in coordination with supervisor
  • Write law enforcement newsletter entries as needed

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Knowledge of dynamics of abuse specifically related to domestic violence and sexual assault
  • Leadership and interpersonal skills to successfully foster strong partnership team
  • Supervisory and staff training experience
  • Ability to communicate clearly, effectively and patiently in-person and on the phone to a diverse population
  • Ability to prioritize, organize and multi-task
  • Must be able to demonstrate professional discretion and maintain confidentiality at all times

SALARY RANGE:  $20,832 annually plus medical and other employee benefits. This is a grant funded, part-time -  20 hour a week position.  

BENEFITS:

The NWDAO is pleased to offer a comprehensive benefits package to its employees.

 

The overall benefits available include: Paid Vacation, Sick and Personal Leave Time; Health, Dental and Vision Insurance through the Commonwealth’s Group Insurance Commission; and a pre-tax Health Savings Account optional plan. In addition, the NWDAO provides employees the opportunity to elect Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability Insurance, Deferred Compensation Savings, Tuition Remission, along with other programs.

 

NWDAO employees also participate in the Commonwealth’s State Retirement Plan, which can become a defined benefit plan for those that both vest and subsequently retire from state service.

 

The NWDAO provides the ability for new part-time employees to accrue paid vacation leave, personal days and sick leave per year.  12 recognized state / federal paid holidays.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, INCLUSION & EQUAL OPPORTUNITY:

The Northwestern District Attorney’s Office is committed to cultivating and sustaining an equitable and inclusive work environment where diversity is celebrated and all employees feel valued, respected, and engaged. We strive to have a staff diverse in culture, background, and perspective.  We afford equal opportunity to all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, military status, sexual orientation, sexual identity, handicap/disability, gender, gender identity, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected class. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.  In recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that staff can bring to our District Attorney office.

TO APPLY:

Applicants must submit cover letter, resume and Employment Application Form (form located under the “Employment & Internships” tab at www.northwesternda.org) to martha.murphy-kane@state.ma.us.  Candidates are encouraged to visit the NWDAO website at www.northwesternda.org to learn more about the work of the office.