Under direction, the Domestic Violence Response Team Coordinator, in partnership with all Bergen County Police Departments, coordinates, supports and maintains all current Domestic Violence Response Teams (DVRT) in Bergen County. Work closely with all agency’s leaders and volunteers, to provide supervision, training support and guidance; does other related duties as required.

Responsibilities: (may include but not limited to)

• Works in cooperation with other agencies within local communities to ensure ongoing communication and engagement; attend in person training and relationship building.
• Recruit, screen, train and manage a team of volunteers for the Domestic Violence Response Team.
• Develop and implement goals and objectives, ensure Domestic Violence Response Teams (DVRT) program coverage, and program outcomes.
• As part of the volunteer team management, provide the first line of response to all volunteers.
• Assist with officer training as requested.
• Provide ongoing training and support at quarterly volunteer meetings.
• Maintain up to date volunteer response team contact information.
• Recruit and screen volunteers for all Alternatives to Domestic Violence programs. Engage in volunteer appreciation activities.
• Update volunteer recruitment materials and maintain material for training curriculum and volunteer procedures.
• Complete statistical and narrative reports monthly and as needed.
• Maintain data on volunteer callouts.
• Attending and representing the agency at various meetings to recruit and screen volunteers for all programs. Engage in volunteer appreciation activities.
• Prepares correspondence and reports.
• Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.

Schedule:

• Full-time. Mobile advocacy component included.
• Availability for evening and weekend hours as necessary.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree (B.S. or B.A.) in Sociology, Psychology, Guidance and Counseling, or Social Work.
• At least two (2) years of experience in Human Services.

Other:

• Bi-lingual – Spanish preferred.
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Problem-solving and analytical thinking skills.
• Ability to work well in a cooperative, team-oriented environment.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Valid NJ Drivers License.

Please send employment application to resume@co.bergen.nj.us – put in subject line job applying for, thank you.

The County of Bergen is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer.

It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of The County of Bergen not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, partnership status, domestic violence victim status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, veteran or military status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, caregiver status, unemployment status or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws.

This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, training, working conditions, transfer, job assignments, benefits, layoff, and termination.

Under direction, of the Deput Director, the legal support specialist provides counseling, case management, legal support, and community education to assist victims of domestic violence, by evaluating client needs and facilitating immediate support; does other related duties as required.

Job Responsibilities (may include but not limited to):

Schedule:

• Full-time.

Education/Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree (B.S. or B.A.) in Sociology, Psychology, Guidance and Counseling, or Social Work.
• At least two (2) years of experience in Human Services.
• Master’s degree preferred.

Other Requirements:

• Bi-lingual – Spanish preferred.
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Problem-solving and analytical thinking skills.
• Ability to work well in a cooperative, team-oriented environment.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Please send employment application to resume@co.bergen.nj.us – put in subject line job applying for, thank you.

It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of The County of Bergen not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, partnership status, domestic violence victim status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, veteran or military status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, caregiver status, unemployment status or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, training, working conditions, transfer, job assignments, benefits, layoff, and termination. 

Domestic Violence Response Team members work in coordination with municipal police departments throughout Bergen County. Volunteers assist victims of domestic violence by providing emotional support, information on domestic violence, and, referrals to social service agencies, emergency temporary safe house, legal resources and more. They can assist with filing the application for a temporary restraining order and help with safety planning.

The Hotline is a 24/7 support line with an option of an emergency after hour on-call service to victims, their families and others looking for support and information about domestic violence.  In addition, it is the primary contact for the community in terms of ADV programs and staff.  Volunteers covering Hotline provide crisis intervention, safety planning, and referrals to local service providers. The ADV Hotline receives an average of 300 callers per month.

Victims have an option to be accompanied by a volunteer advocate to their Restraining Order hearings. Volunteer advocate provides emotional support, requested information, explains the process, and discusses expectations about what they may anticipate happening at the hearing.

Volunteers will have an opportunity to participate and offer their input in the organizational process of ADV's community education program, organization events, and miscellaneous tasks to support our clients.