EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITES
Emergency Response Coordinator 
Position Summary:  
Coordinate and provide emergency crisis response to domestic and sexual violence survivors at the scene of a crime.  Coordinate and develop a volunteer advocate team to provide such an emergency response.  Develop and coordinate community partner trainings surrounding the crimes of domestic and sexual violence as well as a community coordinated response meeting.  Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with local law enforcement, local attorneys, judges, etc.

Responsibilities:
  • Build, maintain, and train a volunteer advocate team and/or coordinator with existing Sheriff Department advocate teams to response to domestic and/or sexual violence crime scenes where victim support is needed. 
  • Response to the crime scene (primary responsibility until volunteer advocate team is recruited and trained) shall include but is not limited to providing crisis support, medical and legal information, transportation, education, safety planning, referral, completion of written report and/pre testimony to assist in prosecution.
  • Engages in emergency legal advocacy activities on behalf of victims to obtain personal protection orders and other emergency protective orders.  
  • Personally, advocates on behalf of victims to secure rights and services from other agencies and the criminal and civil justice systems.
  • Arranges for victims and their children to enter housing at a RAVE-I/M, Inc. safe house, other safe shelter, or permanent housing.
  • Provides information and referral to all victims regarding RAVE-I/M, Inc.’s services, other community resources and agencies, and public awareness about victim services.
  • Aids in filing crime victim compensation claims on behalf of domestic and sexual assault crime survivors.
  • Promotes increased learning and teamwork to ensure clients receive quality services by attending and participating in case reviews, internal meetings, and conferences and workshops as deemed appropriate by the supervisor. 
  • Participates and serves as representative to community groups and organizations.
  • Coordinate quarterly staff training on topics such as legislation, civil remedies, immigration concerns, etc.
  • Establish relationships with local attorneys to solicit pro-bono client assistance to survivors.
  • Assist and/or facilitate collaborative training efforts with law enforcement.
  • Organize quarterly community coordinated response meetings.
  • Work with relevant community partners to enhance DV/SA data collection processes.
  • Provide law enforcement, prosecuting attorneys, courts, etc. with current statistics regarding domestic and sexual violence assaults.
  • Participates in the overall daily upkeep and cleanliness of supportive service spaces including office, rooms, and sheltering facilities.
  • Participates in working in the safe house and assisting survivors with their basic needs and providing support and guidance.   
  • Completion of statistics and necessary reports.
 
Requirements of Work:
  • Knowledge of domestic and sexual violence and its impact upon individuals, families, and communities.
  • Ability to use critical and quick thinking to address crisis, on-going support and advocacy needs for program participants.
  • Must be able to work independently and function well under pressure.
  • Will read, understand and implement RAVE-I/M, Inc. policies and procedures related to providing quality services to program participants.
  • Must maintain a professional, courteous and helpful demeanor at all times when working at or representing RAVE-I/M, Inc.
  • Ability and commitment to abide by comprehensive confidentiality policies and procedures of RAVE-I/M, Inc. 
  • Ability to express facts and ideas effectively orally, and in writing in a manner that encourages effective working relationships with other employees, agencies, volunteers and participants. 
  • Possess assessment and organizational skills and be able to implement RAVE-I/M, Inc.’s Mission and Philosophy in all program activities and comply with RAVE-I/M, Inc. Code of Professional Practice in its entirety. 
  • Must be committed to the concept of empowering women and children and be able to relate to women of diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.
  • Will successfully complete staff orientation and training.
  • Must agree to and be able to participate fully in required pre and continuing employee screening and background checks, including areas of past and current employment, personal references, educational verification, criminal background, driving record and Central Registry Background or equivalent Clearance.
  • Have working telephone, valid driver’s license, and reliable vehicle with valid registration and insurance.
  • Must be available nights and weekends.
                                                           
Desirable Minimum Training and Experience:
  • Bachelor’s Degree required.  Master’s Degree preferred in social work, counseling, criminal justice, psychology or other related field.
  • Previous experience and training preferred on the dynamics of domestic violence, its effect on children, sexual assault, and child sexual abuse.
  • Previous experience and training in the provision of counseling, crisis intervention, and group dynamics.
  • Demonstrated supervisory experience and experience and/or knowledge of volunteer coordination.

To apply, send your cover letter and resume to 
jenniferb@raveim.org


                                                                     
Outreach and Volunteer Coordinator  
Position Summary:  
The Outreach and Volunteer Coordinator will be responsible for the development and implementation of a volunteer program for RAVE-I/M, Inc. as well as coordinating community outreach and public awareness events for the agency.

Responsibilities:
Volunteer Management 
  • Assist in the recruiting, screening, interviewing and training of new and existing volunteers.
  • Markets volunteer and internship opportunities through volunteer networks, public speaking and community collaborations.
  • Maintain and improve RAVE-I/M, Inc. current volunteer program
  • Oversees and coordinates all volunteer activity. 
  • Manage relationships with community partner organizations that relate to volunteers and supportive programs to RAVE-I/M, Inc. 
  • Responsible for all administrative work that is required for management and coordination of the volunteer program including data collection and entry. 
  • Responsible for creating and implementing yearly strategic plan for volunteer and outreach development. 
  • Provide assistance, supervision and consultation for volunteers as needed and when requested.
  • Assign volunteers to activities that promote empowerment and self-determination of our clients.  
  • Participate in volunteer performance evaluations.
Community Outreach 
  • Nurture new and old relationships with collaborative partners.
  • Assist in the organization of special events, including donor/volunteer appreciation events and other fundraising initiatives.
  • Help implement communication plan to promote awareness of RAVE-I/M, Inc. community education and outreach, programmatic content for social media and newsletter as relevant. 
  • Provide staffing for community outreach events, fairs or activities as relevant to the RAVE-I/M, Inc. mission and outreach plan.
  • Represent RAVE-I/M, Inc. in the community by attending community and partner events, serving on community teams and/or task forces as needed. Proactively build relationships with key community members.
  • Assist with planning and executing awareness campaigns and events
  • Manage domestic violence/sexual assault (DV/SA) awareness and resource information materials in community locations such as health care facilities, schools, universities, houses of worship, beauty salons and other places most likely to be frequented by people who need RAVE-I/M, Inc. services.
  • Schedule and deliver informational presentations to targeted audiences. Coordinate participation in outreach activities, such as information fairs, the Clothesline Project and other opportunities to build community awareness. Work with volunteers to provide a presence at all outreach events. Research, recommend and maintain all outreach supplies, including brochures, displays and other branded materials used at events 
Requirements of Work:                      
  • Knowledge of domestic and sexual violence and its impact upon individuals, families, and communities.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and express facts and ideas effectively, both orally and in writing. 
  • Comfortability with public speaking.
  • Ability to work independently.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, agencies, and clients.
  • Excellent assessment and organizational skills.
  • Ability to implement RAVE’s mission and philosophy in all volunteer and outreach program activities. 
  • Will successfully complete staff orientation and training.
  • Friendly, enthusiastic and positive attitude.
  • Strong knowledge of social media and other basic marketing platforms.
  • Must agree to and be able to participate fully in required pre and continuing employee screening and background checks, including areas of past and current employment, personal references, educational verification, and criminal background, driving record and Central Registry Background or equivalent Clearance.
  • Have working telephone, valid driver’s license, and reliable vehicle with valid registration and insurance.
                                 
Desirable Minimum Training and Experience:
  • Bachelor’s degree in marketing or communication related field.  
  • Knowledge and understanding of issues and the dynamics of domestic and sexual violence is preferred. 
  • Minimum of one years’ experience working with volunteers or interns.
  • The ability to work cooperatively with different types of personalities and individuals from diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.
  • Must possess strong communication skills (written, verbal and presentation).

To apply, send your cover letter and resume to 
jenniferb@raveim.org
Sexual Assault Therapist  

Position Summary:  
Provides and coordinates the delivery of quality professional counseling and advocacy services to adult survivors of sexual assault participating in services and programs administered by RAVE-Ionia/Montcalm, Inc.  Duties include but are not limited to crisis intervention, individual counseling/therapy, support group facilitation, community education, emergency legal advocacy, personal advocacy as well as criminal justice support to victims of sexual assault.

Responsibilities:
  • Coordinates and provides individual counseling sessions.  Develops and implements client service plans which focus on goal oriented empowerment strengths based counseling offering empathy, support, advocacy, and education on the dynamics of sexual assault.
  • Coordinates and facilitates educational and support group activities for primary and/or secondary victims of sexual assault.
  • Provides crisis counseling, telephone or in-person crisis intervention, emotional support and emergency criminal justice support and advocacy to victims and their families.
  • Completes initial intake and assessments pertaining to safety, health and support systems, developing a personal safety plan with each participant.  Prepares client case intake file and makes appropriate internal and external referrals. 
  • Completes outreach, intake, and follow-up contact activities to referred victims and current program participants, promoting increased knowledge of resources, support systems and services for victims/survivors.
  • Prepares and records case observations, progress notes, service plans, and units of service, completing required statistical reports as required by agency policy and funding sources.
  • Personally advocates on behalf of victims to secure rights and services from other agencies and the criminal and civil justice systems.
  • Provides information and referral to all victims regarding RAVE-Ionia/Montcalm, Inc.’s services, other community resources and agencies, and public awareness about victim’s services.
  • Arranges for victims and their children to enter housing at a RAVE-Ionia/Montcalm, Inc.’s safe house, other safe shelter, or permanent housing.
  • Provides assistance in filing crime victim’s compensation claims on behalf of survivors.
  • Answers and responds to crisis calls.
  • Engages in legal advocacy activities on behalf of victims to obtain personal protection orders and other protective orders. 
  • Participates in assigned community awareness activities, which may or may not take place during regular business hours.
  • Promotes increased learning and teamwork to ensure clients receive quality services by attending and participating in case reviews, internal meetings and attending conferences and workshops as deemed appropriate by the supervisor.
  • Participates and serves as representative to community groups and organizations.
  • Participates in staff on-call supervisor rotation.
  • Participates in the overall daily upkeep and cleanliness of counseling and supportive service spaces including office, counseling rooms and sheltering facilities.
  • Other duties as assigned.
 
Requirements of Work:
  • Knowledge of sexual assault and its impact upon individuals, families, and communities.
  • Ability to use critical and quick thinking to address crisis, on-going support and advocacy needs for program participants.
  • Must be able to work independently and function well under pressure.
  • Will read, understand and implement RAVE-I/M, Inc. policies and procedures related to providing quality services to program participants.
  • Must maintain a professional, courteous and helpful demeanor at all times when working at or representing RAVE-I/M, Inc.
  • Ability and commitment to abide by comprehensive confidentiality policies and procedures of RAVE-I/M, Inc.
  • Ability to express facts and ideas effectively orally, and in writing in a manner that encourages effective working relationships with other employees, agencies, volunteers and participants.
  • Possess assessment and organizational skills and be able to implement RAVE-I/M, Inc.’s Mission and Philosophy in all program activities and comply with RAVE-I/M, Inc. Code of Professional Practice in its entirety.
  • Must be committed to the concept of empowering women and children and be able to relate to women of diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.
  • Will successfully complete staff orientation and training.
  • Must agree to and be able to participate fully in required pre and continuing employee screening and background checks, including areas of past and current employment, personal references, educational verification, criminal background, driving record and Central Registry Background or equivalent Clearance.
  • Have working telephone, valid driver’s license, and reliable vehicle with valid registration and insurance.
                                                           
Desirable Minimum Training and Experience:
  • Master’s Degree required in social work, counseling, criminal justice, psychology, or other related field.
  • Previous experience and training on the dynamics of sexual assault and child sexual abuse.
  • Previous experience and training in the provision of counseling, crisis intervention, and group dynamics.
  • Previous experience in leadership roles desired.

To apply, send your cover letter and resume to 
jenniferb@raveim.org