Thanks for your interest in working for DVIP’s northern service region that includes Iowa, Cedar, Johnson, and Washington counties. Below you will find descriptions of our current job openings.
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Position: Client Advocacy Services CoordinatorCovers: Washington and Johnson Counties
Reports to: Director of Client Advocacy Services
Job Summary: The Client Advocacy Services Coordinator will provide direct services support, case management, and crisis line advocacy support to victims participating in the Domestic Violence Intervention Program. Direct services and case management will include but are not limited to, crisis line support, community advocacy, housing advocacy, individual counseling, support group, economic literacy, and life skills assistance. The Client Advocacy Services Coordinator/Housing advocate 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.
- Providing direct service and advocacy to the clients experiencing homelessness or on the verge of becoming homeless.
- Establish relationships with appropriate community individuals and organizations to identify and address unmet needs in human services, mental health, housing, and financial resources.
- Connecting survivors/victims to mainstream resources.
- Client assessment: background history, including housing assessment; determining cultural, economic, ethnic, health, and social factors involved; identifying the 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 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:
- 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)
- Demonstrated knowledge of domestic violence and systems advocacy.
- Understanding of issues of cultural and socioeconomic diversity as applied to domestic violence intervention services.
- Experience in peer advocacy and crisis intervention work.
- 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.
Qualifications – Desired:
- Candidates with language skills and/or past experience working with survivors of domestic violence are preferred.
- Strong writing and editing skills.
- Public speaking skills and ability to provide training within the scope of employment.
- Knowledge and understanding of civil and criminal law practice related to domestic violence, particularly housing issues, protection orders, immigration, and divorce.
- Multilingual.
Related Duties:
- On-Call.
- Travel required, with day, weekend, and evening work.
- Crisis Line coverage as required.
Please send letters of interest to bronis@dvipiowa.org
Deadline: Until Filled
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Position: Crisis Line AdvocateReports to: Director of Client Advocacy Services
Hours: Non-Exempt, Varied
Wage: To be determined upon hire
Job Summary: Supervised by the Director of Client Advocacy Services, the Crisis Line Advocate assists people who are victims/survivors of domestic violence via DVIP’s 24-hour hotline. The focus of this position is to provide crisis intervention, safety planning, legal advocacy (not legal advice), housing and economic advocacy, and other specific needs resulting from domestic violence through trauma-informed practice.
Certified Domestic Abuse Advocate: certification required after appointment to the position.
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).
- Demonstrated knowledge of domestic violence and systems advocacy.
- Understanding of issues of cultural and socioeconomic diversity as applied to domestic violence intervention services.
- Experience in peer advocacy and crisis intervention work.
- Working knowledge of basic office functions, including word processing and email.
- Ability to provide confidential services.
- Be organized and detail-oriented.
- Ability to work in an independent and self-directed manner.
- Valid driver’s license, proof of auto insurance, and reliable transportation.
- Ability to pass an Iowa background, Child Abuse, and Sex Offender Registry check.
Qualifications – Desired:
- Candidates with language skills and/or past experience working with survivors of domestic violence are preferred.
- Knowledge and understanding of civil and criminal law practice related to domestic violence, particularly housing issues, protection orders, immigration, and divorce.
- Multilingual.
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 are primary.
- Provide crisis intervention via phone contact including barriers to safety, providing emotional and other supports (information and referral) as requested.
- 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 program region, and provide appropriate referral and follow-up services.
- 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.
- Document services provided as required.
- 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.
Related Duties:
- On-Call.
- Travel required, with day, weekend, and evening work.
- Other duties as assigned.
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Position: Client Advocacy Services Housing Coordinator Reports to: Director of Client Advocacy Services
Position covers: Cedar, Johnson, Iowa, and Washington Counties
Compensation: Determined upon experience
Hours: 40 hours
Job Summary: The Client Advocacy Services Coordinator/Housing Specialist will provide direct services support, case management, and housing advocacy support to rural victims participating in the Domestic Violence Intervention Program. Direct services and case management will include but are not limited to, crisis line support, community advocacy, housing advocacy, individual counseling, support group, economic literacy, and life skills assistance. The Client Advocacy Services Coordinator/Housing Specialist is supervised by the Director of Outreach Services.
Certified Domestic Abuse Advocate: certification required after appointment to the position.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
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- 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).
- Demonstrated knowledge of domestic violence and systems advocacy.
- 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.
- 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).
- Demonstrated knowledge of domestic violence and systems advocacy.
- Understanding of issues of cultural and socioeconomic diversity as applied to domestic violence intervention services.
- Experience in peer advocacy and crisis intervention work.
- 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. Ability to work in an independent and self-directed manner.
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 are primary.
- Provide crisis intervention via phone or face-to-face contact including safety barriers, providing emotional and other support (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.
- Providing direct service and advocacy to the clients experiencing domestic violence-related homelessness or on the verge of becoming homeless.
- Establish relationships with appropriate community individuals and organizations to identify and address unmet needs in human services, mental health, housing, and financial resources.
- 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 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 assigned areas 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 on 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:
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation 10. Ability to pass an Iowa background, Child Abuse, and Sex Offender Registry check.
PLEASE SUBMIT LETTER OF INTEREST (WHICH SHOULD HIGHLIGHT YOUR ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POSITION) TO: DELANEY DIXON: DELANEY@DVIPIOWA.ORG -
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Position: Dating Violence Advocate
Reports to: Director of Community Engagement and Director of Client Advocacy Services
Hours: Non-Exempt, Varied
Job Summary: The employee in this position will work with our Community Engagement Department and Outreach Department to provide opportunities for education and advocacy within the University of Iowa campus. This position will participate in a variety of direct and non-direct service opportunities such as community meet and greets, event tabling, community education opportunities, and open office hours on campus. This is a temporary position, August 20th to September 30th, 2018.
Certified Domestic Abuse Advocate: Victim counselor certification required after appointment to position.
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) .
- Demonstrated knowledge of domestic violence and systems advocacy.
- 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.
- Be organized and detail-oriented.
- Ability to work in independent and self-directed manner.
- Valid driver’s license, proof of auto insurance, and reliable transportation.
- Ability to pass an Iowa background, Child Abuse and Sex Offender Registry check.
Qualifications – Desired:
- 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.
- Knowledge and understanding of civil and criminal law practice related to domestic violence, particularly housing issues, protection orders, immigration, and divorce.
- Multilingual.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Identify and secure university community partners to host meet and greet opportunities for students and faculty.
- Assist Volunteer Coordinator in obtaining, and training volunteers within University community.
- Coordinate outreach opportunities for individuals within the University community.
- Assist with awareness events and fundraisers on campus.
- Establish and maintain working relationship with the University to create and maintain systems for effective client advocacy.
- 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.
- Connect 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 program region, and provide appropriate referral and follow-up services.
- Document services provided as required.
Related Duties:
- On-Call.
- Travel required, with day, weekend and evening work.
- Other duties as assigned.
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Position: Healthcare Liaison
Reports to: Director of Client Advocacy Services
Hours: Non-Exempt, Varied
Job Summary: Supervised by the Director of Client Advocacy Services, the Healthcare Liaison will provide direct services and support to victim/survivors of domestic violence, with a focus on connecting victims to healthcare resources and diminish barriers to COVID-19 testing and vaccination. This position is part of a three-year project to mitigate the impact of COVID-19 on victims of domestic violence and their families, as well as increase victim’s accessibility to healthcare professionals and wellness programs through meaningful partnerships with healthcare clinics and medical facilities. The Healthcare Liaison will participate in activities between partner organizations, and serve as the central point of contact for victim/survivors. The grant period ends 9/30/2025.
Certified Domestic Abuse Advocate: Certified Domestic Abuse Advocate certifications required after appointment to position, and within 1 year of employment.
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).
- Demonstrated knowledge of violent crime and systems advocacy.
- Understanding of issues of cultural and socioeconomic diversity as applied to violent crime intervention services.
- A working knowledge of basic office functions, including word processing and email. 5. Ability to provide confidential services.
- Be organized and detail-oriented.
- Ability to work in independent and self-directed manner.
- Valid driver’s license, proof of auto insurance, and reliable transportation.
- Ability to pass an Iowa background, Child Abuse and Sex Offender Registry check.
Qualifications – Desired:
- Bilingual, Spanish/English.
- Experience in peer advocacy and crisis intervention work.
- Experience working with the Healthcare Industry.
- Strong writing and editing skills.
- Public speaking skill and ability to provide training within scope of employment. 6. Knowledge and understanding of civil and criminal law practice related to violent crime.
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 well-being and healing 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 health service providers to increase victim’s accessibility to healthcare professionals and wellness programs
- Providing training and information about the nature and incidence of domestic violence, as well as healthcare response to victims.
- Provide advocacy via mobile services throughout assigned area in order to better meet victims in their own community or where they may be more comfortable, including mobile clinics. • Maintain working knowledge of the State of Iowa statues and codes that have an impact upon our services to victims.
- Participate in continued training as required and other related duties as assigned. • Work locally to improve access to services for survivors of homicide and violent crimes. Document services provided as required.
- Assist with community awareness campaigns and media representation as related to healthcare collaborations.
- Assist with mentoring of new co-workers, volunteers, and interns, providing information about barriers faced by violent crime survivors, general operating procedures, crisis intervention, advocacy, and community referrals.
Related Duties:
- On-Call.
- Travel required, with day, weekend and evening work.
- Other duties as assigned.
PLEASE SUBMIT LETTER OF INTEREST (WHICH SHOULD HIGHLIGHT YOUR ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POSITION) TO: BRONIS PERTEIT bronis@dvipiowa.org
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Reports to: Director of Client Advocacy Services (PENDING BOARD APPROVAL)
Position covers: DVIP Service Area (Oversite: Whole Housing Dept.; Direct Services focus: Cedar, Johnson, Iowa, and Washington Counties)
Location Based: Iowa City
Compensation: Determined upon experience
Hours: Permanent 1 FTE (40 hours) position; schedule includes mornings, afternoons, evenings, and some weekend hours.
Certified Victim Advocate: certification required after appointment to the position.
Job Summary:
- The Client Advocacy Services Housing Manager will provide oversight of grant activity deliverables related to housing.
- They will ensure compliance with department requirements and serve as the central point of contact for housing activities.
- They will assist people who are fleeing domestic violence and/or sexual assault (gender-based violence) and lack safe, affordable housing.
- The Housing Manager will work with the Housing Specialists to assess each family’s strengths and barriers to housing and, together with the victim/survivor, identify the housing option that best meets the needs of the victim/survivor.
- The Housing Manager will also maintain relationships with landlords to ensure survivors can exit homelessness quickly and maintain housing.
- Responsibilities also include providing education about domestic violence, homelessness, and other specific needs resulting from domestic violence through trauma-informed practice.
- The Housing Manager is supervised by the Director of Client Advocacy Services.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Responsible for fulfilling the Domestic Violence Intervention Program’s overall mission of providing services to program participants.
- Manage the housing and diversion activities, including working with collaborating agencies on coordinated entry management and with the Chief Financial Officer to monitor grant funding and compliance (federal, state, and local).
- Build relationships with landlords to help victims/survivors secure and maintain housing, including maintaining a housing directory which should include documentation of all contacts with housing providers.
- Assisting survivors/victims with finding and maintaining housing, providing 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.
- Provide advocacy by providing mobile services throughout the assigned areas to better meet victims in their own community or where they may be more comfortable, including home visits when safe to do so.
- Provide intervention planning, including collaborating with the victim/survivor to determine their strengths, family involvement needed, safety concerns, and short and long-term strategies to achieve housing objectives.
- Connecting survivors/victims to mainstream resources (i.e., FIP, TANF, SSI/D, and others).
- Provide advocacy/assistance to help victims/survivors remain safely in their homes, including rental assistance, legal advocacy, court orders (restraining, no contact, etc.), medical care/behavioral health, life skills, employment, transportation, and emergency assistance.
- Educate clients about tenant responsibilities, rights, financial management, and affordable housing opportunities.
- Mediate landlord-tenant issues.
- Manage multiple sources of funds to assist clients and maintain accurate records of expenditures.
- Maintain working knowledge of the State of Iowa statutes and codes, including services to victims of domestic violence and the landlord/tenant code.
- 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.
- Document services provided as required and monitor the statistical documentation of housing services as they relate to agency-defined data points.
- 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:
- 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).
- Demonstrated knowledge of domestic violence and systems advocacy.
- 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 and federal background, Child Abuse and Sex Offender Registry check.
Qualifications – Desired:
- Experience working with families and landlords to find housing in private, market-rate rental units. Experience and/or training in landlord-tenant mediation.
- Strong writing and editing skills.
- Public speaking skills and ability to provide training within the scope of employment.
- Knowledge and understanding of civil and criminal law practice related to domestic violence, particularly housing issues, protection orders, immigration, and divorce.
- Multilingual.
Related Duties:
- On-Call.
- Travel required, with day, weekend, and evening work.
- Other duties as assigned.
PLEASE SUBMIT A LETTER OF INTEREST (WHICH SHOULD HIGHLIGHT YOUR ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POSITION) TO:
DELANEY DIXON
delaney@dvipiowa.org
DEADLINE: posted until the position is filled.