Component Director, VAV

SOUTH MIDDLESEX OPPORTUNITY COUNCIL • Framingham, MA

5d • $0 - $75,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

This position is responsible for the overall operation of domestic violence and rape crisis programs within a large social service agency. Programs include comprehensive community-based services including 24-hour hotline and medical advocacy response, confidential emergency shelter, supervised visitation and the coordination of the Framingham High Risk Domestic Violence Response Team. Duties include oversight of day-to-day operations, personnel management, contract compliance, budget and fiscal oversight, data reporting, fundraising and grant writing.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of relevant experience working in the field of sexual/domestic violence desired; within MA strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 3-6 years program and personnel management experience required; senior level management experience strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated commitment to social justice and the delivery of trauma-informed support and services.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Demonstrated ability to lead a diverse, multi-cultural, multi-lingual team and promote an institutional culture of inclusion and welcoming.
• Demonstrated technical writing skills (grant proposals, funding requests, reports, etc.) required as is experience with budget planning, fundraising and financial management.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain important strategic community partnerships.
• Familiarity with the complexities of operating 24-hour programs; experience with residential milieu a plus.
• Exceptional personal and professional boundaries, ability to work in an ever-changing environment, ability to prioritize tasks, and ability to effectively delegate.

Nice To Haves

• experience with residential milieu a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a social justice orientation and ensure the delivery of safe and confidential trauma-informed programming to meet the needs of sexual and domestic violence victims, survivors and their children.
• Provide trauma-informed leadership through ongoing supervision; promote the professional growth and development of the management team and staff.
• Create and maintain an organizational culture of openness, respect and inclusion; ensure a welcoming and empowering climate for staff and clients.
• Identify, develop, and maintain strategic community partnerships to ensure a coordinated community response for victims and survivors of sexual and domestic violence.
• Identify and pursue relevant federal, state, local and private funding opportunities; monitor required deadlines, adhere to reporting requirements and other necessary actions. Plan, coordinate, and execute fundraising activities for special events.
• Ensure compliance with fiscal and programmatic contract requirements.
• Represent Voices Against Violence (VAV) at all required funder meetings, etc.
• Actively participate in local and statewide networks and coalitions including Jane Doe, Inc.
• Stay current with best practices, relevant state and federal legislation and promote responsible public policy.
• Ensure integration with all SMOC programs; work collaboratively with SMOC Behavioral Health to enhance the delivery of clinical services to survivors.
• Manage the operational and fiscal activities of the program/department to include: staffing levels, budgets and financial goals.
• Recruit, manage, develop and evaluate staff by providing timely mentoring, training and performance management. Complete required paperwork in accordance with company policy.
• Engage all clients by understanding and addressing their needs whether within or outside the scope of work.
• Attend and participate in team meetings as requested and communicate effectively with clients and staff in other areas.
• Maintain confidentiality of client, employee and agency information in accordance with federal and state laws and funder requirements.
• Ensure compliance with program/department, agency and/or funder requirements as well as SMOC policies and procedures.
• Be on call for the medical advocacy and support line as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• All full-time employees can accrue up to 3 weeks of vacation, and 2 weeks of sick time and are eligible for 12 paid holidays during their first year of employment.
• Employer-paid Life Insurance & AD&D and Long-Term Disability for full-time employees.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package including Medical Plans through Mass General Brigham with an HRA Employer cost-sharing program, Dental Plans with Orthodontic Coverage, and EyeMed Vision Insurance available to full-time employees.
• 403(B) Retirement Plan with a company match starting on day one for all full-time and part-time employees.
• Additional voluntary benefits including; Term and Whole Life Insurance, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital indemnity, and Short-Term Disability.
• Flexible Spending Accounts, Dependent Care Accounts, Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior