Tuesday, April 21, 2020

Domestic Violence Abuser Prevention Program Assistant- SOUTH SUBURBAN FAMILY SHELTER – Homewood, IL



Domestic Violence Abuser Prevention Program Assistant – Part Time 10 hours per week
 Job Summary:
The Program Assistant is responsible to work along the program manager in order to (1) maintain accurate records and files of the participants in this program, (2) keep track of payments and fees owed by participants, (3) inform referral sources about participants’ progress, (4) and maintain effective communication with customers and group facilitators.
Our ideal candidate is an individual with knowledge of the dynamics of intimate partner violence, computer skills, and excellent written and verbal communication skills. The individual should also be detail-oriented with the ability to work independently. Additionally, the candidate should have strong problem-solving skills and strong organizational and time management skills.
Duties and Responsibilities
 Complete the Abuser Intervention Facilitator 20-Hour Training and complete the Domestic Violence 40-Hour Training.
 Answer agency calls to DVAIP office, transfer phone calls to appropriate extensions, and make assessment appointments and referrals to current participants as appropriate.
 Prepare group folders every week and prepare and print forms needed for groups.
 Review group folders after groups and file forms.
 Reconcile and monitor the client fees weekly, including fees paid and balances due, and prepare and submit a Fees Collected report weekly.
 Track participant attendance weekly in the folder and in the electronic record.
 DVAIP data entry for monitoring participant attendance/fees and for grant reports.
 Communicate with participants about fees, attendance, and other matters.
 Submit monthly class updates to staff completing safety checks.
 Attend monthly Abuser Intervention Program facilitators meeting.
 Attend additional trainings and other DV related meetings as assigned by the supervisor.
 Attend mandatory SSFS All-Staff meetings.
 Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
 High school diploma required; Bachelor’s degree preferred
 No history of perpetrating violence or be abuse-free for a minimum of 5 years required
Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred
 At least 2 years of experience facilitating social service groups preferred
 Knowledge of the dynamics of intimate partner violence preferred
 Excellent written and verbal communication skills
 Excellent interpersonal skills
 Strong problem-solving, organizational, and time management skills
 Detailed-oriented
 Ability to work independently
 Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
 Must be able to operate general office equipment
 Ability to work evenings and weekends and be flexible with scheduling
 Must have reliable transportation, proof of insurance, and valid driver’s license
 Must be able to stand/walk for periods of time and lift up to 25lbs
 Ability to handle sensitive information in a confidential manner
Compensation and Benefits The compensation for the position is $16/hour for 10 hours/week.
To Apply:  Send Cover Letter and Resume to recruiter@pieorg.org