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With our utmost gratitude, the Domestic Violence Intervention Program would like to thank the following businesses for their ongoing financial and in-kind support in 2017!

Our advocates could not do the work they do without such an incredible community!
2017 Organizations and Businesses:

100+ Women for Good
Alpha Chi Omega
Amazon Smiles
AM Rotary
Applebee’s
AW Welt Ambrisco Insurance, Inc.
Bayer
Best Case Wines
Bethany Lutheran Church
Bethlehem Lutheran Church
Bluebird Café
Catholic Daughters of the Americas
Cedar County Auditor
Chapter HI PEO
Christ the King Lutheran Church
CliftonLarsonAllen LLP
College of Pharmacy
Conn Communications
Continuing Education Account
Cross Country Motor Club, Inc
Dakin Family Charitable Fund C/O Community Foundation Greater Des Moines
Dave Loebsack Campaign
Delta Dental of Iowa Foundation
Downtown Iowa City Rotary
Embury United Methodist Women
Emmanuel U M W
Evereve, Inc.
Fairfax State Savings Bank
Faith United Church of Christ
First Presbyterian Church
First United Church of Christ
First United Methodist Church
GEICO Philanthropic Foundation
Goldman Sachs Gives
Grace United Church of Christ
Great Western Bank
Hills Bank and Trust Company
Hot House Yoga
IBlitz Boxing and Fitness, LLC
Iowa City Monthly Meeting of Friends
Iowa City Noon Kiwanis
Iowa City Noon Rotary
Iowa City Area Chamber of Commerce
Iowa City/Coralville Area CVB
Iowa GFWC Tri Sigmas
Iowa One Gift
Johnson County
Johnson County Sheriff Department
Kenneth Kinsey Family Foundation
Keystone IT
Kim Schilling Real Estate, INC
Lambda Chi Alpha
Leash on Life, LLC
Lepic-Kroeger Realtors
Little Village Magazine
Lone Tree Art Club
Lone Tree Lions Club
Marshalls
Mc Farland Supply Company
Medirevv
MidWestONE Bank
Muscatine Agility Club
National Philanthropic Trust
Network for Good
Neumann Monson PC
Newman Catholic Student Center
Noonmark Foundation
Old Capitol Kiwanis
Old Capitol Quilters Guild
P & K’s Red Hat Hotties
Pfizer Foundation
Quality Care
River Products Company Charitable Foundation
Salt Fork Kitchen
Sanders Rentals
Skogman Realty
Solon Beef Days Committee
Solon Centennial Lions Club
Solon United Methodist Women
Solon Women’s Club
Southgate Development
St Ann’s Group at St. Patrick’s Church
St Mary’s Church of Iowa City
St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church
St. Anthony’s Bread of St. Mary’s
St. Mark’s United Methodist Church
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
St. Patrick Church
St. Thomas More Church
St. Wenceslaus Altar & Rosary Society
St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church
Stuff Etc West Inc.
Stuff Etc. Iowa City
Swedesburg Lutheran Church
The Allstate Foundation
The Fountain Charitable Foundation
The Governor Group
The Gwen Johnson Team
Thomas Cardella & Associates, Inc
Thrivent Financial
Toyota Scion of Iowa City
Trumpet Blossom Cafe
Unitarian Universalist Society
United Methodist Women
United Natural Foods, Inc
United Way of Central Iowa
United Way of Greater Milwaukee and Waukesha County
United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey
United Way of Johnson & Washington Counties
University of Iowa Center for Advancement
University of Iowa Community Credit Union
Urban Acres
VORTEX Business Solutions
Warm Up America
Washington United Methodist Church
Wellmark Foundation
White Rabbit LLC
Women of St. Mary Catholic Church
Zion Lutheran Church

Position: Finance Controller

Reports to: Executive Director

Hours: Salaried, Full-time position

(**Based on support staff availability, this position may also be scheduled 30-40 hours)

The Domestic Violence Intervention Program is a vital community resource for victims of intimate partner violence, serving eight Eastern Iowa counties.  Our mission is to provide comprehensive support and advocacy services to victim/survivors, focusing on immediate and long-term safety, empowerment, dignity, and hope.  Our work environment is creative, problem-solving, responsive and collaborative. We are lucky to have an incredibly resourceful and passionate staff of 35, providing crisis services and advocacy support to adults and youth.  We provide victim-centered services with the goal of empowerment and unconditional positive regard. We work hard and know that the work we do saves lives.

The Finance Controller is part of the DVIP leadership team, managing a $1.8 million budget that is made up of local, state, and federal funding, as well as fundraising dollars. The leadership team practices service management – meaning our team mission is the consistent health of the organization and diminishing barriers to safety for victims of intimate partner violence by providing support to direct services staff who facilitate crisis intervention, resources, and trauma-informed healing.  Supervised by the Executive Director, the Controller oversees the day to day activities of DVIP’s finances and ensures the company’s finance function is organized, efficient and produces accurate financial and management accounts for single audit and grant contract compliance. Finally, the Finance Controller reports DVIP’s financial health to the DVIP Board of Directors and provides budget and financial information for Board processes. The Controller supervises a part-time bookkeeper.

Qualifications:

1. BA in bookkeeping, accounting or equivalent combination of experience and education. A Master’s Degree in accounting or an equivalent combination of experience and education is highly desirable.
2. Experience working with a non-profit organization is highly desirable.
3. Experience supervising staff is highly desirable.
4. Working knowledge of basic office functions, including spreadsheet, accounting software (QuickBooks), donor software, word processing, and email.
5. Experience with employment documentation and employee master file management.
6. Experience with grants management, reimbursable and match documentation.
7. Experience with monthly/annual budget reporting and audit procedures.
8. Valid driver’s license, proof of auto insurance, and reliable transportation.
9. Ability to pass an FBI, Iowa background, Child Abuse, and Sex Offender Registry check.

DVIP’s administrative offices are located in Iowa City, Iowa.  Inquiries about the position can be addressed to Kristie Fortmann-Doser at 319-356-9863 ext. 2 or kristie@dvipiowa.org.

For employment consideration, please submit a letter of interest and resume by May 10, 2019, to:

Kristie Fortmann-Doser

1105 S. Gilbert Court, Suite 300

Iowa City, Iowa 52240

kristie@dvipiowa.org

Letters and resumes may be submitted in paper or electronically.

Position: Iowa Accountability Program Coordinator (Access to Justice Program Initiative)    

Job Summary: The Iowa Accountability Program (IAP) mission is to increase the accountability of the “system” to better protect victims of domestic violence, to hold batterers accountable, and improve the courts’ handling of DV cases. IAP also seeks to integrate the concerns and expertise of African Americans into DV prevention and intervention activities.

Local IAP partners (via the IAP Access to Justice Coordinator) will provide meaningful coordination between the African American community, traditional DV victim service agencies, and the court system. This position will serve as a coordinator specializing in DV programming and/or project implementation, community development, and transformation.

The position will assist with project development and implementation efforts as well as process and outcome evaluation, as defined by the grant project.

Hours: Full time, day and evening as necessary.

This position is a full-time, temporary position supported by federal grant funds beginning in mid-October.

Reports to: Assistant Executive Director

Salary: Compensation depends upon experience

Certified Domestic Abuse Advocate: Training and certification required after appointment to position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

1. Maintaining day-to-day coordination of the project;
2. Maintaining cooperative working relationships with collaborative partners;
3. Providing information about the project to the director, members of Judicial and other interested parties;  
4. Serving as first point point-of-contact for victims coming to the courts for relief from domestic violence;
5. Conducting regular court observations of domestic violence-related cases;
6. Engaging the African American community and providing education and outreach;
7. Maintaining accurate record keeping for reports; Maintaining victim confidentiality;  
8. Coordinating efforts with community service agencies;  
9. Monitoring and evaluating program effectiveness by collecting and preparing data, surveys, and reports to conduct a program evaluation.

Related Duties:

1. Some travel required, with daytime, weekend and evening work.
2. Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

1. Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in social work, sociology, psychology, criminal justice, research and planning OR have an equivalent combination of education and experience equal to four (4) years in social or community development  (at the local, regional, state, or national level) requiring knowledge in the following: advocacy, crisis intervention, networking, public relations, public speaking, organizational skills, community resources, and program/treatment methods.   
2. Must possess strong oral and written communication skills.  
3. The candidate must be able to maintain confidentiality in all areas of work.
4. Proficient in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint, as the position requires the development of presentations, training, brochures, and reports.
5. Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation, as both in-state and out-of-state travel are required.

Desired Qualifications:

1. Demonstrated knowledge of domestic violence and systems advocacy.
2. Knowledge and understanding of civil and criminal law practice related to domestic violence, particularly protection orders, immigration, and divorce.
3. Multilingual

Please send letters of interest to Delaney Dixon, DVIP, 1105 S. Gilbert Ct., Iowa City, IA 52240
Deadline: Open until filled.

Position: Rural Advocacy Specialist
Reports to: The Director of Client Advocacy Services

Positions covers Des Moines and Lee Counties

Job Summary: The Rural Advocacy Specialist will provide direct services support and case
management support to rural victims participating in the Domestic Violence Intervention Programs Rural
Services Project. Direct services and case management will include, but are not limited to, crisis line
support, community advocacy, individual counseling, support group, economic literacy, and life skills
assistance. The Rural Advocacy Specialist is supervised by the Director of Outreach Services.

Certified Domestic Abuse Advocate: Certification required after appointment to the position.

Hours: Permanent 1 FTE (40 hours) position; schedule includes mornings, afternoons, evenings
and some weekend hours.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Responsible to fulfill the overall mission of the Domestic Violence Intervention Program in the provision
of services to program participants.
• Victim/survivor-focused activities to ensure the safety and security of the victim is primary.
• Provide crisis intervention via phone or face to face contact including barriers to safety, providing
emotional and other supports (information and referral) as requested.
• Provide case management for survivors/victims (i.e., assessment, goal planning, regular contacts, and
regular in-home visits) to assist them in attaining their goals.
• Connecting survivors/victims to mainstream resources.
• Client assessment: background history, including housing assessment; determining cultural, economic,
ethnic, health and social factors involved; identifying special needs of victims, and gathering relevant
information needed to develop a plan determined by and acceptable to the victim.
• Work collaboratively with other regional victim service providers in order to best meet the needs of
survivors in the program region, and provide appropriate referral and follow-up services.
• Provide advocacy by providing mobile services throughout the assigned area in order to better meet victims
in their own community or where they may be more comfortable, including home visits when safe to do
so.
• Maintain working knowledge of the State of Iowa statutes and codes that have an impact upon our
services to victims of domestic violence mandating the requisite reporting mechanisms.
• Participate in continued training as required and other related duties as assigned.
• Work locally to improve access to services for battered women and knowledge of battered women’s
rights. When assigned, act as a liaison, representing the Domestic Violence Intervention Program when
interfacing with police agencies, social service agencies, commissions, committees, and other groups.
• Document services provided as required.

Qualifications – Required:
1. AA degree or equivalent combination of education and experience (Two years of experience as a
family or domestic violence case manager in a major social service program may be substituted for
one year of college education).
2. Demonstrated knowledge of domestic violence and systems advocacy.
3. Understanding of issues of cultural and socioeconomic diversity as applied to domestic violence
intervention services.
4. Experience in peer advocacy and crisis intervention work.
5. Working knowledge of basic office functions, including word processing and email.
6. Ability to provide confidential services in smaller, rural communities.
7. Be organized and detail-oriented.
8. Ability to work in an independent and self-directed manner.
9. Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
10. Ability to pass an Iowa background, Child Abuse, and Sex Offender Registry check.
Qualifications – Desired:
1. Candidates with language skills and/or past experience working with survivors of domestic violence
are preferred.
2. Strong writing and editing skills.
3. Public speaking skill and ability to provide training within the scope of employment.
4. Knowledge and understanding of civil and criminal law practice related to domestic violence,
particularly housing issues, protection orders, immigration, and divorce.
5. Multilingual.
Related Duties:
1. On-Call.
2. Travel required, with day, weekend and evening work.
3. Other duties as assigned.

Please send a letter of interest and resume to Bronis Perteit, Director of Client and Advocacy Services. bronis@dvipiowa.org

Position: Rural Advocacy Specialist
Reports to: The Director of Client Advocacy Services

Position covers Des Moines and Henry Counties

Job Summary:  The Rural Advocacy Specialist will provide direct services support and case
management support to rural victims participating in the Domestic Violence Intervention Programs Rural
Services Project. Direct services and case management will include but are not limited to, crisis line
support, community advocacy, individual counseling, support group, economic literacy, and life skills
assistance. The Rural Advocacy Specialist is supervised by the Director of Outreach Services.
Certified Domestic Abuse Advocate: Certification required after appointment to the position.
Hours: Permanent 1 FTE (40 hours) position; schedule includes mornings, afternoons, evenings
and some weekend hours.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Responsible to fulfill the overall mission of the Domestic Violence Intervention Program in the provision
of services to program participants.
• Victim/survivor-focused activities to ensure the safety and security of the victim is primary.
• Provide crisis intervention via phone or face to face contact including barriers to safety, providing
emotional and other supports (information and referral) as requested.
• Provide case management for survivors/victims (i.e., assessment, goal planning, regular contacts, and
regular in-home visits) to assist them in attaining their goals.
• Connecting survivors/victims to mainstream resources.
• Client assessment: background history, including housing assessment; determining cultural, economic,
ethnic, health and social factors involved; identifying special needs of victims, and gathering relevant
information needed to develop a plan determined by and acceptable to the victim.
• Work collaboratively with other regional victim service providers in order to best meet the needs of
survivors in the program region, and provide appropriate referral and follow-up services.
• Provide advocacy by providing mobile services throughout the assigned area in order to better meet victims
in their own community or where they may be more comfortable, including home visits when safe to do
so.
• Maintain working knowledge of the State of Iowa statutes and codes that have an impact upon our
services to victims of domestic violence mandating the requisite reporting mechanisms.
• Participate in continued training as required and other related duties as assigned.
• Work locally to improve access to services for battered women and knowledge of battered women’s
rights. When assigned, act as a liaison, representing the Domestic Violence Intervention Program when
interfacing with police agencies, social service agencies, commissions, committees, and other groups.
• Document services provided as required.

Qualifications – Required:
1. AA degree or equivalent combination of education and experience (Two years of experience as a
family or domestic violence case manager in a major social service program may be substituted for
one year of college education).
2. Demonstrated knowledge of domestic violence and systems advocacy.
3. Understanding of issues of cultural and socioeconomic diversity as applied to domestic violence
intervention services.
4. Experience in peer advocacy and crisis intervention work.
5. Working knowledge of basic office functions, including word processing and email.
6. Ability to provide confidential services in smaller, rural communities.
7. Be organized and detail-oriented.
8. Ability to work in an independent and self-directed manner.
9. Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
10. Ability to pass an Iowa background, Child Abuse, and Sex Offender Registry check.
Qualifications – Desired:
1. Candidates with language skills and/or past experience working with survivors of domestic violence
are preferred.
2. Strong writing and editing skills.
3. Public speaking skill and ability to provide training within scope of employment.
4. Knowledge and understanding of civil and criminal law practice related to domestic violence,
particularly housing issues, protection orders, immigration, and divorce.
5. Multilingual.
Related Duties:
1. On-Call.
2. Travel required, with day, weekend and evening work.
3. Other duties as assigned.

Please send a letter of interest and resume to Bronis Perteit, Director of Client and Advocacy Services. bronis@dvipiowa.org