DOVE Project Coordinator
DOVE Project Coordinator
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DOVE Project Coordinator Job Description
Summary
The DOVE Project Coordinator is responsible for working with and supporting the DOVE Project Manager in the overall implementation of the DOVE Project. The Coordinator provides comprehensive case management and technical support to lowincome victims of domestic violence and stalking who are seeking a final protective order. The Coordinator also works closely with crisis center agencies across the State of New Hampshire to increase victims access to justice.
This position is funded through a grant and is contingent upon continued grant funding. Employment beyond the current grant period is not guaranteed and will depend on the availability of future funding.
Duties and Responsibilities:
DOVE Project Implementation and Coordination:
- Support the DOVE Project Manager in implementing the DOVE Project in a manner that aligns with program values and grant requirements;
- Advocate on behalf of survivors with crisis service advocates legal systems and other agencies depending on each survivors needs;
- Provide technical assistance to volunteer attorneys crisis center agencies court staff law enforcement agencies and other social service/ partner legal service agencies as needed; and
- Collaborate with legal service organizations and community partners to increase survivors access to justice.
Case Management:
- Oversee DOVE cases from beginning to end; screen for eligibility; process intakes; collaborate with crisis center advocates in placing cases with volunteer attorneys; refer cases to New Hampshire Legal Assistance; place cases for Advice and Counsel with inhouse staff attorneys; gather final disposition information to close cases in a timely manner;
- Maintain and update accurate files and records including advocacy plans and other documentation in accordance with confidentiality and grant guidelines;
- Assist with case review assessment as needed for Pro Bono volunteers and New Hampshire Legal Assistances DVAP Project; and
- Raise concerns with cases to DOVE Project Manager as needed.
Project Coordination with Crisis Center Agencies and Volunteer Attorneys:
- Establish and maintain professional relationships with crisis center advocates across the State of New Hampshire;
- Provide technical assistance and information to crisis service advocates regarding the DOVE Project;
- Provide technical assistance and information to volunteer attorneys;
- Obtain or possess knowledge regarding the laws pertaining to domestic violence and stalking in New Hampshire;
- Respond to inquiries from crisis center advocates related to the DOVE Project; and
- Assist DOVE Project Manager in developing and facilitating crisis center educational seminars to enhance partnerships with volunteer lawyers.
Outreach and Education:
- Recruit law students and private attorneys to volunteer with the DOVE Project;
- Assist DOVE Project Manager in developing and facilitating community education presentations/seminars about domestic violence and stalking for other community service partner organizations;
- Attend outreach events networking opportunities and seminars as needed to promote the DOVE Project and to recruit volunteer attorneys; and
- Assist DOVE Project Manager in developing and disseminating DV and Stalking outreach brochures and other public awareness materials via outreach events direct mailings NH Bar news NH ebulletin and other social media platforms.
Grant Management/Administrative:
- Ensure timely and accurate data collection pertaining to DOVE cases and assist DOVE Project Manager in collecting data for accurate grant reporting; and
- Assist DOVE Project Manager in completing annual and quarterly grant reports as needed.
And Other Duties as Assigned.
Minimum Job Requirements:
- An associates degree in human servicerelated field sociology psychology counseling social work paralegal or related field; and 24 years of experience working with survivors of domestic violence and/or sexual or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides required knowledge skills and abilities specified;
- Knowledge of NH Domestic Violence and Stalking statutes and case law;
- Technical proficiency with personal computers and standard office equipment; fluent with Microsoft Office suite (Outlook Word Excel and PowerPoint); develop proficiency with all aspects of 603 Legal Aids case management database (Legal Server) including data entry search inquiries and developing reports; and high comfort level using online tools; and
- Excellent written and verbal communication presentation skills with a high degree of detail orientation.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities Required:
- A demonstrated commitment to social economic and racial justice;
- Sensitivity to the needs of people experiencing financial hardship;
- Understanding of traumainformed care and experience using traumainformed care in practice;
- Knowledge and/or experience assisting clients in navigating legal systems social services and other community resources;
- Strong working knowledge of principles best practices and promising approaches for domestic violence prevention and survivordriven advocacy;
- Ability to use modern office equipment and information technology including software applications related to areas of responsibility and has the ability to quickly learn other technology as necessary;
- Cultural humility in working with lowincome clients across the spectrum of diversity including race ethnicity gender identity sexual orientation socioeconomic status immigrant status religious identity physical and mental disabilities and limited English proficiency;
- Ability to work effectively within deadlines under stress and with changing work priorities;
- Ability to adapt rapidly in response to changing information or funding needs;
- Ability to work as a team and with minimum supervision. Possesses selfsupervising attributes and a positive congenial attitude;
- Maintain confidential and sensitive information; and
- Ability to occasionally travel as deemed necessary.
Salary/Benefits:
This position is fulltime 37.5 hours weekly) and considered hourly nonexempt for the purpose of federal wage/hour law. Salary depends on experience expected to start between $26.88 to $28.88 per hour plus benefits package including medical retirement life and disability and generous paid time off. The DOVE Project Coordinator position is based in our Concord NH office.
Application Process:
Interested candidates shouldsubmit a resume and cover letter. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. If reasonableaccommodationsin the application processarerequiredpleasenotify usat.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
