Position Title: Domestic Violence Advocacy Manager
Compensation: Starting at $35 and commensurate with experience and background
Status: Up to 25 hours a week
The Domestic Violence Advocacy Manager will lead the advocacy team at the Nisa Home and Nisa Transitional Homes, the agency’s domestic violence safe homes.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Advocacy and Public Relations:
- Supervise team of staff and volunteer advocates to ensure effective client case management and progress. Review cases with the domestic violence response team as needed.
- Conduct initial client assessment and intake.
- Respond to helpline callers, provide crisis counseling, and referrals to appropriate resources.
- Manage upkeep of NISA house
- Community Engagement:
- Build and maintain strong relationships with community partners, government agencies, and other stakeholders.
- Represent the organization at community events, conferences, and meetings.
- Advocate for domestic violence prevention policies at local, state, and national levels.
- Serve as a spokesperson for the organization, effectively communicating its mission and impact.
- Staff Leadership and Development:
- Recruit, hire, and retain qualified staff to achieve organizational objectives.
- Supervise resident coordinator, advocates and advocacy volunteers.
- Board Relations:
- Acts as a liaison with the Board Advocacy committee to manage advocacy activities, and aid on an as needed basis.
Qualifications & Competencies:
- Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent Professional experience in the human services or related field.
- Minimum of five (5) years working with issues of Domestic Violence and a record of successfully facilitating change and/or innovation in the Domestic Violence or related field.
- Knowledge of violence dynamics and Alameda County resources for homeless and other underserved populations.
- Proven ability to work independently and as a team, being an effective and collaborative leader.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Domestic Violence Counselor Certification or willing to obtain shortly after hire.