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Manage the implementation of victim services programming across the state or within a specified service area. Recruit, train, develop and manage assigned victim services employees and volunteers. Conducts ongoing community needs assessments to determine best resource allocation and service delivery. May author, manage and monitor grant proposals and active grants. Provide services to victims as determined by community needs assessment, covering areas where there are gaps in service. This is a hybrid position in which the selected candidate must reside in the St. Louis, Missouri or surrounding area. The salary for this position is $52,000.
Job Responsibility
Manage the implementation of victim services programming across the state or within a specified service area
Recruit, train, develop and manage assigned victim services employees and volunteers
Conduct ongoing community needs assessments to determine best resource allocation and service delivery
May author, manage and monitor grant proposals and active grants
Provide services to victims as determined by community needs assessment, covering areas where there are gaps in service
Provide supervision, technical assistance, mentoring and training to both paid victim services employees (must supervise at least two (2) Victim Services employees) and victim services volunteers
Review victim services staff and volunteer level of service and performance, taking appropriate steps to facilitate corrections or changes
May author, manager and/or monitor VOCA grant proposals and active grants including reporting to the MADD Mission Support Center
Ensure that appropriate victim assistance programs are in place, monitor and report on the effectiveness of the programs
Identify and coordinate contacts with state resources available to victims such as contacts in the criminal justice system, social welfare agencies, and support groups
Conduct ongoing community needs assessments, analyzing the needs of victims within service areas to determine appropriate resource allocation and best service delivery methods
Provide effective and efficient service to victims in areas not serviced by existing victim services programming
Maintain accurate case records, statistical information, and grant reports for each victim case according to MADD and grant standards and guidelines
May be responsible for grant writing and reporting to grantor and MADD
Leads victim centered events and may provide volunteer training
May lead special projects, including the development or maintenance of Victim Services statewide/regional processes
May provide essential work around unrestricted revenue generation
Requirements
Bachelor's degree is required in a human services field of study (i.e., social work, psychology, sociology, criminal justice) with a minimum of five years of experience in victim advocacy (specifically case management) and/or grief support work (specifically bereaved individuals due to death) or equivalent experience that includes a minimum of 5-6 of experience in victim advocacy (specifically case management) and/or grief support work (specifically bereaved individuals due to death)
Three years of experience as a MADD Lead Victim Services Specialist or with another organization working specifically with crime victims
Prior personnel management and/or leadership is required
Must have 2+ years of previous experience with fundraising
Must be able to plan and execute events related to fundraising
Transportation to court attendance is required along with a flexible schedule
Ability to travel throughout the assigned state or specified service area
Strong organizational skills, be detail oriented with the ability to prioritize, manage multiple projects, and execute in a high-volume environment
Excellent communication skills with the ability to develop and convey thoughts clearly, logically, and concisely both orally and in writing, using appropriate grammar and command of the English language
Ability to work both independently and with others to resolve issues and maintain composure and professionalism in an environment of changing and/or multiple priorities
Must be able to work on a timetable, meet deadlines, follow instructions, and accept direction on given assignments
Strong work ethic with the ability to maintain a high activity level
Must have exceptional internal and external customer service orientation
Must have demonstrated computer skills including Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook and be familiar with entering data into on-line systems
Should also have basic record keeping and math skills
Must have working knowledge of company policies and procedures
Ability to maintain social, ethical, and organizational standards in job related activities, at work and in the community
Ability to maintain workplace confidentiality and take ownership/accountability for own actions and aspects of the job
What we offer
Health, Dental, Vision
Retirement 403(b) + employer matching
4 weeks accrued vacation
12 Paid Holidays per calendar year
Up to 3 Floating Holidays per calendar year
Paid Sick Time
Modified Tuition Reimbursement
Maternity/Paternity Leave
Basic Life, AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance covered by Employer