TITLE:   Family Violence Director          PAY RANGE:   $45,000 - $60,000

FLSA STATUS:   Full-time, EXEMPT   REPORT TO:   CEO & Exe Director

JOB SUMMARY: 

The Family Violence Director is responsible for the implementation and vision pertaining to the Family Violence, Counseling and Transitional Housing programs and is accountable for achieving the missions of those programs.  This individual provides supervision, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the program and staff.  They also collaborate with developing and maintaining budgets and writing and overseeing grants for programs. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

·        Assists the CEO & Executive Director in the management of the day-to-day operations, and/or resolve issues in his/her absence in conjunction with the management team:

·        Oversees that emergency shelter meets state requirements as a certified domestic violence shelter and that all contracts are met;

·        Manages the implementation of the YWCA's operational policies and procedures;

·        Oversees the coordination and development of policies and procedures;

·        Assists in the organization and delivery of regular in-service training for all staff and volunteers;

·        Oversees in program evaluation and statistical data collection for grant purposes, contract requirements and YWCA guidelines;

·        Manages reporting on all grants which fund the YWCA of Northwest Georgia;

·        Building and Maintaining collaborations with other organizations, referral sources, and resources within the community;

·        Conducts community outreach and education events regarding domestic violence, sexual assault, the YWCA and other related topics;

·        Ensures that the mission is the central theme of all programs;

·        And, other duties as assigned by the CEO & Executive Director.

NECESSARY SKILLS:

·        Knowledge of grants and ability to track and monitor.

·        Strong oral communication skills required to effectively communicate with a broad range of individuals.

·        Strong written communications skills required to maintain quality documentation and effectively market the YWCA of NW Georgia.

·        Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize all aspects of the job.

·        Ability to evaluate proposals, prepare budgets and evaluate strategically.

·        Strong problem solving skills required and must be a common sense thinker who can be a quick decision maker when necessary.

·        Ability to work well with others in a team environment;

·        Comfortable giving public presentations;

·        Must display professionalism and leadership qualities when dealing with other organizations, volunteers, Board Members and staff.

·        Must be proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher and Access, and other statistical tracking software.

·        May be required to lift boxes up to 25 lbs.

MINIMUM CREDENTIAL AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's degree required; prefer advanced degree or 5 to 7 years experience in social work or related field.  Experience in the field of domestic violence and sexual assault preferred.  Must have valid driver's license in State of Georgia and driving record must comply with insurance requirements.  Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of background, fingerprint, drug and motor vehicle record checks.

MEMBERSHIP/UNITED WAY

The YWCA of Northwest Georgia is a membership organization which relies on the generosity of the community's citizens to support its mission.  We highly encourage our employees to support the mission by becoming members of the YWCA of Northwest Georgia upon employment.  We also are a United Way organization and employees can support United Way by giving through payroll deduction.

DISCLAIMER:  This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

I have reviewed this job description and hereby acknowledge my understanding of my duties.  I hereby acknowledge receipt of a true copy of this document.