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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: Rural Program Manager
Reports to: The Director of Client Advocacy Services
Position based in Mt Pleasant, IA

Job Summary: The Rural Program Manager will provide oversight of grant activity deliverables including direct services, community engagement and development of Coordinated Community Response. She/He will coordinate activities between partner organizations in collaboration with DVIP’s Director of Client Advocacy Services. The Rural Program manager will ensure compliance with program requirements and serve as the central point of contact for all project activities. The Rural Program Manager is supervised by the Director of Client Advocacy 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.  
• Connect, coordinate and collaborate with regional victim service providers to improves rural services for victims.
• Work with law enforcement toward developing Domestic Abuse Response Teams.
• 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.  
• Manage the rural mobile advocacy program. 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.  
• Follow up on documentation specific to the rural outreach program.
• 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 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 and monitoring the statistical documentation of rural services as it relates to the grant.
• Assist with mentoring of new co-workers, volunteers, and interns, providing information about barriers faced by battered women, general operating procedures, crisis intervention, advocacy, and community referrals.  

Qualifications – Required:  

1. BA 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. A 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 independent and self-directed manner.

1. Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation  
2. 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 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 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. A 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.

1. Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation  
2. 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

Position:  Shelter Services Coordinator

Job Summary: The employee in this position will work with women and children who are residents of the DVIP shelter program, offering support, advocacy, peer counseling, crisis intervention, community referrals, and conflict resolution. This position is a direct services position.

Hours:  Overnight shifts- (full-time)

Reports to: Director of Shelter and Youth Services

Certified Domestic Abuse Advocate:  Victim Advocate training required after appointment to position

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide crisis intervention support, brief solution-based support, community referrals, and resources to shelter residents and crisis line clients.
• Demonstrate conflict resolution and problem-solving skills to clients and co-workers.
• Document services provided as required.
• Coordinate follow-up services and activities for adult shelter residents, including organizing daily logging information related to client services, maintaining client files and organizing and/or completing client orientations.
• Assist with shelter office maintenance, including making copies of forms, cleaning office, straightening desk area, etc.
• Assist in general upkeep of the facility, including building upkeep, building and grounds, security, and distribution of program donations.
• Establish and maintain a working relationship with community agencies and systems for effective client advocacy.

Qualifications-Required:

• 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).
• Understanding of issues of cultural and socioeconomic diversity as applied to domestic violence intervention services.
• Experience in peer advocacy and crisis intervention work.
• A working knowledge of basic office functions, including word processing and email.
• Ability to provide confidential services in smaller, rural communities.
• Be organized and detail-oriented.
• Ability to work in an independent and self-directed manner.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Ability to pass an Iowa background, Child Abuse, and Sex Offender Registry check.
• Physically able to lift up to 50lbs.

Qualifications – Desired:

• Demonstrated knowledge of domestic violence and systems advocacy.
• Candidates with language skills and/or past experience working with survivors of domestic violence are preferred.
• Strong writing and editing skills.
• Public speaking skill and ability to provide training within scope of employment.
• Multilingual.

Related Duties:

• On-Call.
• Travel required, with day, weekend, and evenings

Please send a letter of interest and resume to Elias Ortiz Director of Shelter and Youth Services. elias@dvipiowa.org

Position open until filled.  

Position: Work Study

Hours: Weekend, daytime and evening hours

Job Summary:   Supervised by the Director of Shelter and Youth Services, work-study students work with women and children who are residents of the DVIP shelter program.  The shelter assistant helps victims meet their immediate daily needs by providing supplies, information, and referrals. This position is a direct services position.

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

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 support, brief solution-based support, community referrals, and resources to shelter residents.
• Demonstrate conflict resolution and problem-solving skills to clients and co-workers.
• Document services provided as required.
• Coordinate follow-up services and activities for adult shelter residents, including organizing daily logging information related to client services, maintaining client files and organizing and/or completing client orientations.
• Assist with shelter office maintenance, including making copies of forms, cleaning office, straightening desk area, etc.
• Assist in general upkeep of facility, including building upkeep, building and grounds security, and distribution of program donations.

Qualifications

Required:

1. Demonstrated understanding of good customer service practices.
2. Effective written and verbal communication skills.
3. Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and cope with stressful situations.
4. A working knowledge of basic office functions, including word processing and email.
5. Ability to take direction and maintain confidentiality.
6. Valid driver’s license, proof of auto insurance, and reliable transportation.
7. Ability to pass an Iowa background, Child Abuse, and Sex Offender Registry check.
8. Physically able to lift up to 50lbs. 
9. Work Study Eligible

Desirable:

1. Demonstrated knowledge of domestic violence and systems advocacy.
2. Understanding of issues of cultural and socioeconomic diversity as applied to domestic violence intervention services
3. AA degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
4. Multilingual.

Please send a letter of interest and resume to Elias Ortiz Director of Shelter and Youth Services. elias@dvipiowa.org

Position open until filled.  

Position: Work Study Accounting Assistant

Reports to: Financial Controller

Hours:  10 hours a week

Job Summary: The Work-Study Accounting Assistant is to assist the financial controller with general office duties,  file maintenance, as well as other duties as assigned.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Responsible to fulfill the overall mission of the Domestic Violence Intervention Program in the provision of services to program participants.
2. Assist with office maintenance, including making copies of forms, cleaning office, straightening desk area, etc.
3. Assist with cash/check deposits and bank reconciliations
4. Assist the financial controller in Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, payroll processing
5. Assist with QuickBooks, filing, basic accounting tasks, and other office duties as assigned.
6.  

Qualifications:

1. Highly detail-oriented, organized with accounting/finance background.
2. Must have experience with QuickBooks, or comparable software.
3. A working knowledge of basic office functions, including word processing and email.
4. Valid driver’s license, proof of auto insurance, and reliable transportation.
5. Ability to pass an Iowa background, Child Abuse and Sex Offender Registry check.
6. Physically able to lift up to 50lbs.

Please send a letter of interest and resume toWendy Hahn, Financial Controler. dvip@dvipiowa.org

Position open until filled.