Domestic Violence High Risk Team Coordinator (Grant Funded)

Arapahoe County•Greenwood Village, CO

1d•$27 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

The Arapahoe County government serves its communities in ways both obvious and obscure. As the beating heart of local and regional government, we’re here for our neighbors on their best days—and their worst. We share our residents’ goals of preserving our quality of life and strive to be the place we’re proud to call home. Overview of the Grant The United States Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women provides national leadership and funding to strengthen the nation’s response to domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. Through this grant, local jurisdictions receive support to improve their ability to identify high‑risk situations, enhance coordination among partner agencies, and deliver more effective services to victims. The grant also funds the creation and implementation of a high‑risk domestic violence team designed to improve safety outcomes and streamline justice system responses. Role Summary The Domestic Violence High Risk Team Coordinator serves as the coordinator for the high‑risk domestic violence team established through the Office on Violence Against Women grant. This role supports the day‑to‑day implementation of the team by managing referrals, organizing and facilitating case review meetings, and coordinating information‑sharing among partner agencies. The position plays a key role in maintaining smooth communication, ensuring timely case flow, and supporting collaborative decision‑making across all participating organizations. Note: This is a grant-funded position. Employees in grant-funded roles are eligible for County benefits except participation in the mandatory Arapahoe County Retirement Plan (401(a) Defined Benefit Plan).

Requirements

Considerable knowledge of the criminal justice system, the domestic violence response in the community, crisis intervention practices, community resources and advocacy.
Ability to coordinate and maintain effective working relationships with relevant partner organizations and stakeholders.
Ability to perform job duties with a high degree of initiative and independent judgment.
Bachelors Degree in human services or related field
5+ years of experience working in the field of domestic violence.
Any equivalent combination of education and work experience that satisfy the requirements of the job will be considered.
Must successfully pass pre-employment testing which includes an acceptable motor vehicle record (MVR) and background check.
Possession of a valid Class “R” Colorado Driver’s License or the ability to obtain one within two weeks of appointment.
Security clearance required: will require fingerprinting and a Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) background check

Responsibilities

Facilitate DVHRT meetings to foster collaboration, trust, and effective multidisciplinary case management.
Coordinate the identification, preparation, and presentation of high-risk cases for team review.
In partnership with administrative support, prepare and distribute meeting agendas, case materials, minutes, and attendance records.
Coordinate the review, monitoring, and communication of active high-risk cases, including case referrals and updates between meetings.
Collaborate with victim advocates and service providers to support safety planning, service coordination, and intervention efforts.
Serve as the liaison between the DVHRT, assigned advocates, and victims to ensure timely information sharing and coordinated responses.
Lead critical incident reviews of intimate partner homicide cases.
Develop and implement policies, procedures, and practices that enhance team effectiveness and strengthen the domestic violence response system.
Serve as the primary point of contact for DVHRT members and maintain effective communication among partner agencies.
Coordinate annual partner meetings to evaluate team performance, identify system gaps, and support continuous improvement.
Maintain accurate and confidential case files, records, and program data in partnership with administrative support.
Analyze and communicate case outcomes, intervention results, and key findings to team members and community stakeholders.
Ensure timely submission of required reports and monthly DVHRT data to the Geiger Institute.
Coordinate and deliver training, onboarding, and technical assistance to DVHRT members and partner agencies to promote best practices in domestic violence intervention and high-risk case management.