Coordinator of Advocacy Services
This job description is a broad outline of the responsibilities and duties of the Coordinator of Advocacy Services and will be amended, as needed, to meet the program priorities of Women Aware, Inc., (the “Agency”) and its ensuing work requirements. It should not be construed as a contract and does not create a contract of employment. Employment with the Agency is at will.
Reports to: Director of the Family Justice Center (DFJC)
Status: Exempt
Qualifications:
- Full Time, M-F, evenings as needed
- Degree in Social Work, Criminal Justice, Psychology, Human Services or related field
- 3–5 years of experience in domestic violence services, victim advocacy, case management, and direct client support. Knowledge of the criminal and civil judicial systems
- Excellent crisis intervention, safe planning, and risk assessment skills
- Bilingual (Spanish or Hindi) preferred
- Driver’s license: clean and valid
- Lifting up to 25lbs
General Responsibilities:
At the direction of and in collaboration with the DFJC, the Coordinator of Advocacy Services carries the responsibility for overseeing client service aspects of the Legal Advocacy and Family Justice Center’s intake programs. This includes, but is not limited to, the following:
- Provide a safe, non-judgmental, victim-centered and mission-centered environment.
- Work collaboratively with staff and community agencies to facilitate the delivery of services.
- Ensure service provision in accordance with the accepted standards of care, ethics of the profession, and the agency’s confidentiality policy.
Specific Duties:
- Provide direct supervision and support for the Legal Advocacy Advocates and the Intake Specialist. This includes weekly supervision, monitoring caseloads to ensure equitable distribution and timely client follow-up, and quality assurance.
- Provide direct service and support to high-risk/ high-lethality cases and oversight of service delivery. Ensure the program operates in accordance with best practice standards.
- Maintain collaborative and positive working relationships with the Family Court and other judicial partners to ensure survivors have timely access to victim services and support while navigating the judicial system.
- Plan, coordinate, and facilitate community outreach, educational workshops, and trainings to increase awareness of domestic violence, victims’ rights, and available services.
- Responsible for data collection, monthly reports, and targeted program goals and LOS. Maintain and submit all program reports.
- Conduct quality assurance reviews regularly to ensure records are maintained according to the Agency’s policies and procedures.
- Attend and actively participate in agency-wide staff meetings, interdepartmental meetings, in-services, supervision, and agency events. Provide coverage support to the client services team.
- Represent Women Aware at DV Working Group, NJCEDV meetings, and others as assigned.
- Provide onboarding and continued training for new staff.
Other duties as assigned
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Director of Grants and Compliance
Job Summary
Women Aware, Inc. is seeking an experienced Director of Grants and Compliance to oversee grant management, compliance reporting, and funding oversight. This role ensures all grant-related activities are accurate, timely, and compliant with funding requirements and regulations.
Responsibilities
- Oversee compliance monitoring, audits, and reporting processes
- Manage Grants Department and supervise Grants Manager
- Ensure compliance with grant requirements and GAAP standards
- Manage full grant lifecycle: proposal, budgeting, tracking, reporting, and closeout
- Serve as liaison with funding agencies and program leadership
- Identify and pursue new grant opportunities
- Ensure timely submission of RFPs and reports
- Support cross-functional collaboration with Finance and program teams
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required (Master’s preferred)
- Minimum 3 years of grant writing and management experience
- Strong writing, analytical, and budgeting skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Valid driver’s license
- Ability to lift up to 25 lbs
Work Environment
- Fast-paced, mission-driven nonprofit environment
- Collaborative team setting
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Salary Range :$80k-90k
Work Location: In person
Legal Advocate
Job description:
Women Aware, Inc. is seeking a compassionate, organized, and dedicated Legal Advocate to join our Family Justice Center team. This position plays a critical role in supporting survivors of domestic violence by providing advocacy, safety planning, court accompaniment, supportive counseling, and referrals to community resources.
The ideal candidate is passionate about empowering survivors, knowledgeable about the judicial system, and committed to trauma-informed care and social justice.
Position Details
Legal Advocate Job Description
This job description is a broad outline of the responsibilities and duties of the Legal Advocate and will be amended, as needed, to meet the program priorities of Women Aware, Inc. (the “Agency”) and its ensuing work requirements. It should not be construed as a contract, and does not create a contract of employment. Employment with the Agency is at will.
Reports to: Director of the Family Justice Center
Status: Non-Exempt
Qualifications:
· Bachelor’s degree preferred
· 3 years experienced in domestic violence counseling and/or other direct services
· Knowledge of Criminal Justice a plus
· Good communication and writing skills
· Bilingual Hindi, Urdu or Spanish preferred
· Full time, M-F
· Drivers license: clean and valid
· Lifting up to 25lbs
General Responsibilities:
In collaboration with the Family Justice Center, this position carries the responsibility of providing direct services to victims of domestic violence. This includes, but is not limited to the following:
- Provide a safe, non-judgmental, and empowering environment to clients.
- Maintain positive working relationships with Middlesex County Family Court Officials and other community organizations
- Provide direct services to clients within the program in accordance with accepted standards of care and ethics of the profession.
Specific Duties:
- Provide victims with resources pertaining to the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act, referrals, safety planning, and supportive counseling
- Provide direct services to DV victims, which includes explaining the judicial process/system and court accompaniment for restraining order hearings.
- Advocate with Law Enforcement, Family Courthouse personnel, Family Law Attorney, Prosecutors office and community organizations/agencies in order to facilitate the delivery and coordination of services
- Maintain and submit statistical information and reports accurately and timely
- Coordinate Legal Clinics and Workshops as directed by supervisor
· Connection to third-party immigration-specific resources such as U Visa, T Visa, VAWA self-petition and other immigration consultations
- Provide domestic violence training to faith-based leaders in the community
- Attend and actively participate in staff meetings, interdepartmental meetings, in-services, supervision, Agency events, etc.
- Other duties as assigned.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Family Justice Center Intake Specialist
Job description:
Company Overview
Women Aware, Inc. has over 36 years of dedicated experience providing comprehensive services to survivors of domestic violence. Our mission is to empower individuals through practical skills, intensive case management, and a wide range of supportive programs designed to foster safety, independence, and well-being.
Job Summary
We are seeking a compassionate and proactive Family Justice Center Intake Specialist to join our team. In this vital role, you will serve as the first point of contact for clients seeking assistance, providing empathetic support and guiding them through our services. Your energetic approach will help create a welcoming environment where survivors feel safe, heard, and empowered to take the next steps toward healing. Duties
- This job description is a broad outline of the responsibilities and duties of the Family Justice Center Intake Specialistand will be amended, as needed, to meet the program priorities of Women Aware, Inc., (‘the “Agency”) and its ensuing work requirements. It should not be construed as a contract and does not create a contract of employment. Employment with the Agency is at will.
Reports to: Coordinator of Advocacy Services
Status: Non-Exempt
Qualifications:
· Full Time, M-F, evenings as needed
· BA/BS in the social services field
· Domestic Violence experience, preferred
· Bilingual-Spanish required
· Excellent crisis intervention, case management, and organization skills required
· Drivers license: clean and valid
· Lifting up to 25lbs
General Responsibilities:
In collaboration with the Coordinator of Residential Services, this position carries the responsibility for providing crisis intervention and case management services to victims of domestic violence seeking services at the FJC. This includes, but is not limited to, the following:
· Provide a safe, non-judgmental, and mission-centered environment.
· Work collaboratively with Agency staff and community agencies to facilitate the delivery of services.
· Provides crisis intervention, case management, and linkage to services in accordance with accepted standards of care, ethics of the profession and the Agency’s confidentiality policy.
Specific Duties:
· Learn and integrate a trauma-informed, client-centered, approach using an anti-oppressive lens, into your work with clients. First point of contact for survivors engaging in services.
· Responsible for ensuring direct services are provided to Family Justice Center clients: orient victims and families to the Center, conduct comprehensive initial intake, needs assessment for linkage to services, client advocacy, crisis intervention, resources, safety plan, and referrals.
· Schedule intake and follow-up appointments as needed. Ensure survivors are receiving the services requested.
· Responsible to manage crisis helpline, collecting required documentation, and ensure service delivery. Maintain electronic case records for individual clients according to Agency documentation policy/procedure, and maintain other records as needed.
· Assist with submitting reports such as monthly program reports, FVPSA, and DV core stats to the Director of the Family Justice Center. Other duties as assigned.
Join us at Women Aware, Inc., where your dedication can make a meaningful difference in the lives of survivors. We are committed to supporting your growth while providing essential services that foster safety, healing, and hope for those we serve.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
PALS Advocate
Job description:
This job description is a broad outline of the responsibilities and duties of the PALS Advocateand will be amended as needed to meet the program priorities of Women Aware, Inc. (the “Agency”) and its ensuing work requirements. It should not be construed as a contract and does not create a contract of employment. Employment with the Agency is at will.
Reports to: PALS Coordinator
Status: Non-Exempt
Qualifications:
· Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field required, master’s preferred
· DV and group experience, preferred
· Excellent crisis intervention and case management skills required
· Bilingual-Spanish required
· Full time, M-Th, evenings
· Driver’s license – clean and valid
· Lifting up to 25 lbs.
General Responsibilities:
In collaboration with the PALS Coordinator, it carries the responsibility for providing case management services to adult victims of domestic violence. This includes, but is not limited to, the following:
· Provide a safe, non-judgmental, and empowering environment for clients and staff.
· Provide individual case management and group counseling services in accordance with accepted standards of care and ethics of the profession.
· Work collaboratively with Agency staff and community agencies to facilitate the delivery of services.
Specific Duties:
· Responsible for ensuring the following direct services are provided to non-residential clients: hotline calls, intake appointments, individual weekly case management for PALS adults, group counseling, client advocacy, crisis intervention, resources and referrals.
· Manage childcare program following PALS curriculum as appropriate.
· Maintain case records for individual and group clients according to Agency documentation policy/procedure, administer evaluations and assessments, complete safety and goal plans with clients, and maintain other records as needed.
· Maintain contact with clients on the waiting list and update accordingly. Manage client database and hotline call log.
· Timely and accurately input statistics into the appropriate spreadsheets.
· Assist with submitting reports such as monthly program report, FVPSA, DV core stats, and PALS programmatic report to the PALS Coordinator.
· Other duties as assigned.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Per Diem Caseworker
Per Diem Caseworkers needed to provide case management and crisis intervention services to victims of domestic violence in a residential facility on a per diem basis. Availability to work holidays, weekends (mornings or evenings) and overnight shifts. Bachelor’s degree preferred, domestic violence experience and proficient in Spanish a plus.
Job responsibilities include:
- Answering the 24-hour domestic violence hotline.
- Orienting residents to communal living in our residential facility.
- Providing ongoing information and advocacy to assigned clients during their stay.
- Supporting residents in achieving their goals in accordance with program guidelines and agency policy.
- Providing client transportation on an as-needed basis.
Domestic Violence Liaison
This job description is a broad outline of the responsibilities and duties of the Domestic Violence Liaison (DVL)
and will be amended, as needed, to meet the program priorities of Women Aware, Inc. (the “Agency”) and its ensuing
work requirements. It should not be construed as a contract and does not create a contract of employment.
Employment with the Agency is at will.
Reports to: Clinical Director
Status: Non-Exempt
Qualifications:
• BA in Social Work Preferred
• Minimum of 4 years DV experience
• Bilingual Spanish Preferred
• Good communication skills, ability to work independently and with people of diverse
backgrounds
• Knowledge of community providers and resources
• Legal Advocacy experience a plus
• Must be flexible, able to travel, have a dependable car
• Full time, M-F, evenings
• Drivers’ license – clean and valid
• Lifting up to 25lbs
General Responsibilities
In collaboration with the Clinical Director, this position carries the responsibility of bridging services between Women
Aware, Inc. and Middlesex County DCP&P. This includes, but is not limited to the following:
• To strengthen and assist DCP&P caseworkers with DV assessments to identify abuse and intervention for
victims of domestic violence and their children.
• Identify and bring to the attention of the supervisor, patterns of investigative practice that may raise
concerns or issues that need policy or practice adjustment.
• Provide information about trends and best practices related to domestic violence.
• Provide a safe, non-judgmental, and empowering environment to victims of domestic violence in
accordance with accepted standards of care and ethics of the profession.
Specific Duties
• Partner with DCP&P case workers on site and on home visits, or elsewhere, when appropriate.
• Provide direct short-term support for clients, with a greater focus on the assessment of lethality cases, to
assist them in understanding domestic violence and its impact.
• Provide case consultation to DCP&P caseworkers regarding dynamics of domestic violence,
recommendations for additional services such as emergency shelter, housing, legal information/options,
counseling, and BIP.
• Identify and make provisions for DCP&P trainings/development opportunities.
• Maintain monthly statistical reports; complete and submit stats accurately and timely.
• Maintain appropriate client files and open client cases when applicable, keeping charts orderly and up to
date.
• Other duties as assigned by Clinical Director.
Application
Volunteer Opportunities
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