Family Justice Center Manager

City of Johnson City•Johnson City, TN

17h

About The Position

The City of Johnson City, Tennessee is accepting online applications for a Family Justice Center Manager in the Police Department. The employee p erforms complex management duties overseeing the administration of the Family Justice Center (FJC) and coordinating state and federal grant funding to support multiple projects and programs serving Johnson City and Washington County. Services will be provided focusing on trauma-informed care, victim choice, and social services mentality vs. law enforcement. This position involves professional-level responsibility for coordinating, and managing the co-location of a multidisciplinary team of professionals working collaboratively within a single facility to deliver coordinated services to victims of family violence. At a minimum, services must address domestic violence, and may also include sexual assault, child abuse, human trafficking, and elder abuse. The program operates in accordance with the best-practice model established by the Tennessee Office of Criminal Justice Programs (OCJP). The position oversees the day-to-day operations of the center, including the supervision of staff and interns, and is responsible for the effective implementation and administration of grant funding. Duties include oversight of both direct service delivery and subcontracted providers. The position ensures full compliance with all grant requirements by accurately documenting, completing, and submitting required activities and reports in accordance with OCJP guidelines and established timelines.

Requirements

This position requires comprehensive knowledge of victim services, demonstrated supervisory experience, and proficiency in budget management, including maintaining accurate financial records.
The successful candidate must have experience working collaboratively within multi-disciplinary teams.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, along with strong public relations abilities, are essential.
The ability to build coalitions and achieve consensus among diverse groups, personalities, and perspectives is required.
Strong leadership skills are necessary, with a proven record of effective project management.
Bachelor's degree in Social Services Criminal Justice, Counseling or closely related fields.
Must have at least 3 (three) years of direct experience in the field of mental health, domestic violence, women's, children's and/or elder services, or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
Pre-employment physical, drug screening and background check required.

Nice To Haves

Grant writing and grant reporting experience is preferred.
Supervision experience is also strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Responsible for coordinating, and managing the co-location of a multidisciplinary team of professionals working collaboratively within a single facility to deliver coordinated services to victims of family violence
Attends relevant training and ensures staff participate in ongoing training focused on trauma-informed care, victim choice, and social services
Participate in community meetings, webinars and/or facilitating community forums for the purpose of promoting and educating the community on the concept and benefits of the Family Justice Center
Ensures the Family Justice Center maintains strong knowledge of, and develops collaborative relationships with, community agencies to support victims
Obtain technical assistance from the OCJP designated statewide technical assistance provider
Conduct assessments of the community's domestic violence problem as well as the services available to address the problem
Coordinate and conduct meetings and trainings with relevant partners, local agencies and stakeholders
Builds and maintains positive working relationships with staff; fosters teamwork, demonstrates a high level of cooperation, and handles challenging situations with tact and professionalism
Develop a strategic plan that includes sustainability
Conduct survivor focus groups and incorporating the information in the planning for the FJC
Prepare and submit quarterly reports that reflect established service metrics
Attend local community forums
Participate in on-site tour(s) conducted at FJCs
Participate in meetings hosted by OCJP and/or the Statewide TA Coordinator
Consults with designated Johnson City Police Department and City of Johnson City officials to review operations/activities, review/resolve problems, receive advice/direction, and provide recommendations
Responsible for preparing and completing various forms, reports, correspondence, budget documents, meeting notices, meeting minutes, or other documents