Atlantic County

Hunterdon County

PT Substitute Safe House Advocate

FT Clinician

FT Sexual Assault Support Services Coordinator

PT Weekend & Holiday Case Worker

• Gain valuable work experience
• Make professional contacts and network in their areas of interest
• Discuss current policy issues and attend statewide meetings
• Report to Program Development Coordinator
  

• Research best practices for short-term crisis counseling and advocacy for survivors of sexual violence
• Produce a report explaining the best practices as completion of their internship
• Produce informational brochures for sexual violence programs as needed
• Attend meetings with the Program Development Coordinator

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree candidate in Social work or Psychology preferred, but will consider others with a strong background in research
• Commitment to human rights/social justice and gender issues
• Professional, responsible, self-motivated, with an ability to prioritize and handle a variety of projects and assignments simultaneously
• Detail-oriented individual with excellent written and editing skills
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel, Adobe InDesign, or other desktop publishing software and computer-based research preferred
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
• Flexible, sense of humor a plus

Other Internship Details:

• 35 hours per week during the summer.
• We are interested in students who are able to get credit for their internship or otherwise fulfill a program requirement. We are also interested in students eligible for work-study or other compensation.
• Interns must be able to provide their own transportation.
  

Contact Info / Application Process:
NJCASA requires internship candidates to answer a series of questions. To download the questions form, please click here (159kb PDF).

Please answer the questions on the form or in your cover letter and send it with your cover letter, a resume and a short writing sample (3-5 pages) to:
NJCASA
2333 Whitehorse Mercerville Road
Suite J
Trenton, NJ 08619
Fax: 609.631.4453
Email: programintern@njcasa.org

Please include Re: Program Development Intern in the subject heading.

• Tuesday through Saturday, 4 pm – 12 am (Sunday and Monday off)
• Includes on-call responsibilities
• Salary: $25,000 plus single covered health benefits, available immediately
• Generous vacation and personal time
• Bachelors Degree required, Social Work preferred
• Responsibilities include: case management, supportive counseling, crisis advocacy, group facilitation, referral and record keeping
• Opportunity to work with batterers group

Dawne DiMauro, MSW
Clinical Supervisor
Violence Intervention Program
Atlantic County Women’s Center
PO Box 311, Northfield, NJ 08225
Phone: 609-6646-6767 ext. 655
Fax: 609-646-0009
dawne011@verizon.net

ACWC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Agency. Individuals with disabilities desiring accommodations in the application process sould contact Human Resource Manager
Carolyn Cox at (609)601-9925 ext. 205

SAFE in Hunterdon County
Formerly known as
Women's Crisis Services

Position Title: Part-Time Substitute Safe House Advocate

Job Description:

• Provide crisis intervention, support, information and referral on the Crisis Hotline
• Complete intakes, service plans, assessments, case notes and other necessary paperwork on Safe House residents
• Meet regularly with Safe House residents to provide advocacy, information, referrals, resources, safety planning and supportive counseling
• Advocate with the Division of Social Services for Safe House client benefits
• Advocate with other social service agencies, shelters, mental health facilities, schools, and similar program personnel on behalf of Safe House clients
• Attend monthly Advocates meetings, staff meetings and agency in-service trainings

Job Requirements:

• College graduate preferred, minimum high school graduate/GED
• Knowledge of domestic violence issues
• Valid driver’s license
• Flexibility with scheduling (may work overnight, weekends or days)
• Proficient in multi-task oriented duties
• Bilingual a plus
• Bicultural a plus
• Criminal background check required and completed by Agency
• Completion of 40 hour required training prior to start

Job Contact Person:

Nancy Connor
SAFE in Hunterdon
47 East Main Street
Flemington, NJ 08822
Fax Resumes To: (908)806-4725
Phone: (908)788-7666
Email: agency@safeinhunterdon.org

Womanspace - Mercer County

Womanspace is the lead domestic violence/sexual assault agency in Mercer County, providing an array of programs to victims and survivors. There are currently several positions available throughout the agency. All positions require sensitivity to domestic violence and sexual assault related issues and a valid driver's license.

1) Development and Marketing Associate - Full Time
Assist the Director of Development in key development and public relations areas. Includes data entry, web-design assist, support on events, speaking engagement organization, newsletter, etc. Requires strong computer skills, excellent writing skills and organizational skills. Bachelors Degree required.

2) Communications & Grant Writer - Part Time, 15-20 hrs per wk
Plans, organizes and manages grant activity and the agency newsletter. Works with Director of Development, Executive Director and Program Directors to establish and develop proposal ideas, annual agency grant plan and goals. Maintains annual "master list" of grant applications pending and results. Researches available opportunities and reaches out to potential grantors to build connections. Bachelor's Degree and experience with grant writing.

3) Bilingual Client Advocate - Full Time
Manages cases and advocates for clients of all ages. Provides individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, information and referral at agency sites and off site at other social service agencies, such as Homefront. Networks with the community to build collaborative relationships to benefit clients. Bachelor's Degree and direct service experience.

4) Children's Assistant - (BH) Part Time, 15-20 hrs per wk
Provides direct services to children and clients including recreational, educational activities, and individual/group support sessions with parents and/or children. Provides transportation for outings. Monitors parents' participation in playroom.

If you are interested in any of the above positions, please forward your resume, indicating the position to which you are responding, to:
Angela
Womanspace
1212 Stuyvesant Avenue
Trenton, NJ 08618
Fax: 609.396.1093
Email: amr@womanspace.org

Womanspace is an EOE,
and maintaining a diverse staff is a goal of the agency.

• Provides on-call hotline coverage during business hours Monday - Friday to provide crisis intervention, information, referrals, and accompaniments to survivors and their loved ones
• Provides individual and group counseling and case management to adolescent and adult survivors of sexual violence
• Performs phone and in-person intakes and assessments for counseling
• Assists with the supervision of volunteer advocates
• Completes accurate documentation and prepares timely reports
• Participates in internal and external meetings as needed
• Reports to the Director of Counseling and Support Services

• Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related field
• Licensure by the State of New Jersey to provide clinical services (LSW, LCSW, etc.)
• Knowledge of trauma and sexual violence issues
• At least 1-2 years experience working with survivors of sexual violence preferred
• Completion of the 40-Hour Sexual Violence Advocate Training prior to or immediately after hire
• Bi-lingual Spanish a plus

Union County Rape Crisis Center

DEFINITION:

Under direction, performs office and field work involved in assisting survivors of sexual assault with coping and healing through the effects of sexual trauma and educates the community on sexual assault; does related work as required. This is a part-time position.

EXAMPLES OF WORK:

Conduct intakes, perform assessments, and provide face to face short and long term counseling for primary and secondary survivors of sexual trauma on an individual and/or group basis.

Provide crisis intervention in person and on a 24 hour telephone hotline to survivors of sexual assault.

Accompany victims through medical and legal proceedings, if requested.

Consult with other disciplines also working with survivors (law enforcement, social services, hospital/medical) to ensure comprehensive and coordinated service delivery.

Develop and maintain clinical case records, as well as relevant correspondence in working with other disciplines.

Make referrals to therapeutic, legal, medical, educational, and other social services as necessary.

May serve as consultant to rape care advocates at the Union County Rape Crisis Center regarding hotline calls or go-out’s as requested.

Will provide emergency coverage for hotline as requested.

Keep abreast of current literature, developments, and trends in the fields of sexual assault, counseling, and crisis intervention.

May assist in training volunteers in various topics pertaining to sexual assault.

May educate community through the development and delivery of public speaking presentations on topics pertaining to sexual assault and services of the Union County Rape Crisis Center.

Will utilize various types of electronic information systems used by the Center.

REQUIRED CREDENTIALS:

Master’s Degree in Counseling, Social Work, or Psychology from an accredited college plus 2 years of counseling experience. Must possess a Professional Counseling License from the State of New Jersey and a valid NJ Driver’s License.

Must complete forty hours of training with the Union County Rape Crisis Center.

COMPUTER SKILLS:

Microsoft Word, Internet

RESUMES MAY BE SENT TO THE ATTENTION OF:

Tamara Bauman, Administrator
Union County Rape Crisis Center
300 North Ave East
Westfield, NJ 07090
(908) 233-7273 (phone)
(908) 654-0260 (fax number)

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WARREN COUNTY'S
DOMESTIC ABUSE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT CRISIS CENTER

Reports To: Shelter Director

Job Description: Responsible for answering the hotline and providing appropriate intervention and referral. Maintains a specific caseload as directed by her supervisor. Provides outstanding direct services to shelter residents and former shelter residents. Ensures that all shelter rules are followed and participates in the maintenance of the physical structure of the shelter.

Duties:

Supervisory

This is a non-supervisory position.

Administration

1. Attend all staff meetings and monthly shelter team meetings.
2. Review shelter donations when requested to do so.
3. Maintain shelter client files according to agency standards. This includes completing the monthly statistical report and documenting daily reports in the log book.
4. Perform all other related duties as required.
5. Help identify and support fundraising activities as appropriate.
6. Report any physical facility problems to the Facilities Manager and your supervisor immediately. Also, if facilities manager is not available, check resident’s chores and perform exit interviews according to documented policies and procedures.
7. Go through the medicine closet every 6 months and discard any expired medications. Let the Facilities Manager know when items are low so that she can purchase new items.
8. Arrange for own substitutes to replace self if unable to work scheduled time. Inform supervisor and document as appropriate.
9. Remain on premises until the next shift arrives – even if the next shift is late or does not arrive.

Casework
1. Answer all hotline calls and process calls according to documented policies and procedures.
2. Follow all documented client intake and exit procedures.
3. Assess all potential clients according to documented policies and procedures.
4. Carry a specific caseload. This includes setting up specific meetings for individual counseling sessions, advocating, referring, goal-setting, assisting clients in completing paperwork, etc. Complete all paperwork as required and on time.
5. Provide crisis intervention counseling to shelter clients and hotline callers.
6. Provide individual supportive counseling to shelter residents.
7. Assess the status of and identify potential psychological and/or psychiatric behaviors of shelter residents and refer as appropriate.
8. Assess the status of, identify a need for, and coordinate drug/alcohol evaluations for shelter residents.
9. Read logbook, all intakes, case notes, and resident files daily.
10. Discuss any occurrences with caseworker from previous shift and next shift on a daily basis.
11. Document all client contact (in person, via phone, or no contact) on a case note each day. Add this information to the client’s file book and copy as appropriate.
12. Perform room checks when necessary.

Education
Provide one-on-one hotline and caseworker training for caseworker trainees.

Community Relations
1. Attend community and state forums as needed.
2. Interface with other agencies and network or resolve issues.
3. Write articles for the Enlightener as needed.
4. Represent the agency and participate in speaking engagements as needed.
5. Support agency events through your attendance as appropriate.

Minimum Qualifications:
College degree in human service field preferred, as well as direct and administrative services experience. Forty hours of domestic violence and forty hours of sexual assault training to be completed in the first year of employment.

Contact:

If you are interested in this position, please send you resume and cover letter:

Attn: Domestic Abuse and Sexual Assault Crisis Center
Kelly Walsh, Shelter Director
P.O. Box 423
Belvidere, NJ 07823
Email: kwalsh@darccwc.org
Fax: 908.453.3706

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