Jobs in the Field

• Bilingual Supportive Services Advocate – DC SAFE

  Posted 12.15.17

  Supportive Advocacy Services Description: primary coverage of the two DVICs, Court and the response Line. Advocates offer direct services to victims of domestic violence on a 24/7 calendar and at various entry points including but not limited to: SAFE’s 24-hour 800 number, ride-alongs, on call, in the DVICs, in Court and at SAFE’s Crisis Shelter. Advocates primarily assist SAFE clients through direct services and programmatic duties.

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• Communications Assistant – Tahirih Justice Center

  Posted 12.15.17

  The Tahirih Justice Center, a non-profit legal and social services organization headquartered in Falls Church, VA, seeks a Communications Assistant to join the National Development Team. Reporting to the Communications Manager, this role will be responsible for generating and supporting external communications relating to Tahirih’s activities, including emails to supporters, social media posts, web posts, newsletters, event scripts and blogs. These communications will position Tahirih as a national leader in service to and advocacy on behalf of women and girls fleeing human rights abuses, and will drive increases in supporter numbers, engagement and affinity over time. The Communications Assistant will work closely with staff across the organization as the communications partner on a variety of strategic initiatives both national and local in nature. The successful candidate must be a self-starter and be able to translate broad concepts into actionable items. This role is ideal for a communications professional that thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and has a strong passion for social justice.

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• Executive Director – Baltimore Regional Housing Partnership

  Posted 12.15.17

  The Baltimore Regional Housing Partnership seeks an innovative, energetic, experienced, and passionate individual to serve as Executive Director. BRHP manages one of the nation’s most successful housing mobility programs, which has improved the quality of life for over 3,800 families using Housing Choice Vouchers. BRHP’s Executive Director reports to the Board of Directors, which includes civic leaders from the Baltimore region, voucher-holders, and public housing residents. The Executive Director must be an experienced manager, strategic thinker, and visionary leader.

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• Program Director, Permanent Supportive Housing – The Women’s Housing Coalition

  Posted 12.11.17

  The Program Director is responsible for the implementation, management, supervision and evaluation of the organization’s supportive service programs. As a member of the senior management team, the Program Director participates in strategic planning and budgeting initiatives in addition to problem solving.

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• Legal Advocate – Women’s Law Center of Maryland, Inc.

  Posted 12.11.17

  The Baltimore City Protection Order Advocacy and Representation Project (POARP) represents victims of domestic violence in proceedings to obtain, enforce and modify Protective Orders in Circuit Court and District Court. The advocate works with the Baltimore City POARP attorney who represents victims primarily in Baltimore City Circuit Court, and sometimes the City District Court. The Legal Advocate staffs the office and has extensive in-person and phone contact with victims of domestic violence seeking assistance in obtaining a protective order.

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• Legal Advocate, Sexual Assault Legal Institute – Maryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault

  Posted 12.11.17

  The Sexual Assault Legal Institute (SALI), a program within the Maryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault (MCASA), is seeking a legal advocate. This position provides direct services to sexual assault survivors and also assists with online communication to provide survivors with legal information. Administrative duties include assisting with grants management using a client database. SALI provides legal services to survivors of sexual violence, and training & technical assistance to others working with survivors. Legal advocates report to the SALI Managing Attorney.

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• Project Manager Lethality Assessment Program—Court Initiative (LAP-CI) – MNADV

  Posted 11.30.17

  The Project Manager of the LAP-CI will be responsible for managing a new initiative to develop, implement, and evaluate a pre-trial risk assessment tool and protocol in Maryland with future national replication.

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• Lead Counselor – Family Crisis Resource Center, Inc.

  Posted 11.15.17

  The Lead Counselor provides a full range of services to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault, including confidential supportive counseling and support services.  The Lead Counselor provides individual counseling, group counseling, and crisis intervention services.  The focus of counseling is determined by the client, and for children, by the needs presented by the child’s guardian or case worker.  Typically, this counseling consists of providing education and facilitating a process of change within the client.

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• Adolescent/Adult Trauma Therapist – TurnAround, Inc

  Posted 11.3.17

  Full-time Master’s Level Therapist to work specifically with commercially sexually exploited or at-risk youth; Will provide individual and group treatment on site at group homes and detention centers in Baltimore City and County. Some travel to Prince Georges and Montgomery County. License required. Competitive salary. Two evenings per week required. Experience with trauma preferred. Fax Resume and Cover Letter to Clinical Director at 410.377.6806 or email rmelgar@turnaroundinc.org.

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• Policy Advocate (SAFE SART) – Maryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault

  Posted 11.3.17

  The Maryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault (MCASA) is looking for a Policy Advocate (SAFE/SART) with knowledge in the sexual assault arena to provide strategic planning and leadership, technical assistance and training to Sexual Assault Response Teams, sexual assault forensic nurse examiners, advocates and other allied professionals. This is a full-time position that reports to the MCASA Program Division Manager.

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• Director of Survivor Services – Araminta Freedom Initiative

  Posted 11.3.17

  Reporting to the Executive Director (ED), the Director of Survivor Services (DSS) will be responsible for the overall program design and management to oversee the development, program implementation and day-to-day operations of Araminta’s community-based survivor services and future residential services. The DSS will work as a leader and innovator in Araminta’s continuum of care model to meet the service needs of survivors and at-risk youth served through Araminta.

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• Training & Underserved Populations Fellowship – Maryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault

  Posted 10.20.17

  If your goal is to make a positive impact on the lives of sexual assault survivors, especially those whose voices have been under-represented, then this paid fellowship is a perfect opportunity to embark on your professional journey. Part of the Maryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault’s (MCASA) mission is to provide technical assistance, training, outreach, education, and prevention. Our team works together to produce trainings, address system change, and increase public awareness. Our staff uses a multicultural, multidisciplinary approach including use of social media, in person, and internet communications. Through this fellowship, you will be meeting the needs of underserved populations by providing outreach and training to the communities and professionals that serve them and developing your own professional skills and experience.  This is a full-time position that reports to the Division Manager. This position requires a one year commitment.

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