Senior Director of Advocacy Programs (Kalamazoo, MI)

[Laura Palumbo]

Position: Senior Director of Advocacy Programs

Department: Victim Services - Advocacy

Supervisor: Vice President of Victim Services

Compensation Band: $105,000, Senior Director I Band

Benefits: Health Insurance, Vision, and Dental

FLSA Status: Exempt

Hours of Work: Full Time; Evening and Weekends. Flexible as a response to program needs

 

MISSION STATEMENT:

Eliminate racism, empower women, and promote peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.

 

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

The Senior Director of Advocacy Programs is responsible for leadership, vision, and overall smooth

functioning and compassionate and respectful delivery of advocacy services for survivors of domestic

violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. This is a senior management role that will report to

the Vice President of Victim Services and oversee the Director of Emergency Services, the Director of

Non Residential Advocacy, and the Director of Anti-Trafficking

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Master’s degree in social work or related field required

2. Ten years’ experience in crisis intervention and residential or housing service preferred

3. Five years of supervisory experience

4. Demonstrated skill in change management and organizational culture development

5. Demonstrated ability to manage conflict and adept at de-escalation techniques

6. Demonstrated strong oral and written communication skills

7. Demonstrated ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds

8. Demonstrated knowledge of family dynamics and childhood development

9. Demonstrated ability to be empathetic and establish rapport

10. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain appropriate boundaries

11. Demonstrated understanding of trauma-informed and culturally appropriate practices