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Job Posting | Outreach Coordinator | Nebraska Alliance of Child Advocacy Centers

NOW HIRING: Apply by June 4th! Committed to Enhancing Nebraska’s Response to Child Abuse Outreach Coordinator The Nebraska Alliance is seeking a full-time Outreach Coordinator to support local child advocacy centers, their staff and partners in providing a comprehensive and trauma-informed response to child abuse.  This position is responsible for organizing training and outreach efforts statewide, increasing collaboration and coordination among child advocacy centers (CACs) throughout Nebraska to improve the fidelity around the ten standards of national accreditation, and supporting the existing and developing CACs and their satellites across the state. Outreach Coordinator Responsibilities: Provide technical assistance to established and developing CACs and their satellite offices through on-site visits, verbal and written consultations, and provide resource development and dissemination. Technical assistance informs about best practices and helps meet contract, accreditation, and statutory requirements. Conduct statewide meetings for CAC staff and participate in the development and organization of training sessions and materials. Assess, develop, coordinate, and promote local and statewide training opportunities for CAC members, partner agencies, and multidisciplinary teams addressing community needs across the state. Assist CACs with the development of local training plans. Focus is on the emerging issues in child abuse and neglect investigation, prosecution, prevention and treatment while emphasizing the multidisciplinary team response provided in a child advocacy center setting. Work collaboratively with CACs to identify and communicate needs of individual programs and potential role of Chapter in addressing those needs. Assist in statewide CAC needs assessment and on-going follow up. Assist in assigned grant management of proposals, goal tracking, and reporting in grants. Participate in special projects related to improving practice and supporting core competencies in child abuse investigation and treatment. Represent the Nebraska Alliance through membership on external committees/ special initiatives. Promote the utilization of local CACs and the benefits of the CAC model. Support and encourage teamwork and collaboration between agencies and staff involved in reporting and investigation of child abuse. Qualifications, Knowledge, and Skills: Has a degree in social work, law, criminal justice, psychology or human services. A bachelor’s or higher is preferred. Has experience with child advocacy centers and/or dynamics of child abuse. Has experience providing technical assistance to professionals. Has experience with and enthusiasm for collaboration and teamwork with diverse people across different organizations.  Able to facilitate conversations to develop professionals and support problem solving. Able to work independently with a successful track record of taking a concept from idea to implementation, finding alternate paths when needed to achieve the overall goal. Able to juggle competing demands and prioritize without sacrificing quality. Listens closely to understand needs or concerns and takes steps based on that input. Takes pride in providing clear, helpful information in a timely manner. Feels comfortable with technology and working in a virtual space, including experience with Microsoft Office, Outlook, and Zoom. Knows how to build trust, create respectful spaces, and maintain confidentiality. Pay and Benefits The salary range for this full-time, exempt position is $50,000 - $60,000, with the exact salary depending on experience. The Nebraska Alliance offers a health reimbursement account (in place of offering health insurance) and a 403(b)-retirement account with employer match. The Nebraska Alliance has 12 paid holidays a year, offers 1.5 days of PTO per month in the first year of employment, offers six weeks of paid family and medical leave in qualifying circumstances and offers an employee assistance program.  About the Nebraska Alliance The Nebraska Alliance is a growing non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing Nebraska’s response to child abuse.  We are the nationally-accredited membership organization, or state chapter organization, for child advocacy centers (CACs) in Nebraska. Our team supports our CAC members and their partners by providing training, technical assistance, and capacity building, creating statewide partnerships, and leading advocacy efforts. Our core values are: Collarboration We work in partnership with diverse people, organizations, and systems to make a difference for children and families. Commitment We care deeply about our work. We go above and beyond for child advocacy centers and the children and families they serve. Leadership We ask key questions and take on critical, statewide initiatives. We find solutions to challenges and inspire others to take action. The Nebraska Alliance is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, disability, medical condition, gender, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, ethnicity, national origin, religion, veteran status, or age. How to Apply Please send a cover letter outlining your interest in the position and resume to Ivy Svoboda, Executive Director at [email protected] by June 4, 2021.

Since 1981, National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (NCVRW) has been a time to highlight the needs and resources dedicated to individuals, families, friends, and communities impacted by victimization.  For the last 40 years, communities nationwide celebrate the dedicated work of individuals who have work vehemently to establish victim rights and worked hard to ensure all victims have access to services and the ability to exercise their rights as they heal from the harm caused by a crime.  The Nebraska Coalition for Victims of Crime embrace this tradition by celebrating and promoting victims' rights and while honoring and advocating on behalf of crime victims. 

The 2021 NCVRW theme is "Support Victims. Build Trust. Engage Communities". Throughout the week we want to highlight the commitment to serving all crime victims and acknowledge the achievements in victims services and allied professions. 

One way you can celebrate is by registering for the NCVC's Crime Victims' Rights Conference, April 27-28. The conference will feature former US Secret Service Agent, Author, Speaker, and Self-Esteem Mentor, Dr. Mary Beth Janke. Dr. Janke's training in Clinical Psychology paired with her rich professional background and training has shaped her unique perspective on how to be a "protector". Her talk on Stalking Trauma Syndrome will expand your understanding of trauma in a new way. 

Other speakers include Assistant US Attorney Lesley Woods  who will speak on Cyberstalking and human trafficking expert, Julie Shrader, who will speak about Rejuvenating Women and the Restored Wings Program. The conference will also feature a Victim Empowerment Panel, which will feature crime victims from across the state of Nebraska who were able to use Restorative Justice to heal and recover from the harm they experienced. You will not want to miss this conference. 

To Register, follow the link: Online Conference Registration 

There will be four total sessions- Zoom links to be sent out for those sessions after you have registered.

April 27, 2021- 10:00 to 11:30/2:00 to 3:30
April 28, 2021- 10:00- 11:30/2:00 to 3:30
For additional information please contact: Jose Palacios, Conference Committee Chair 402-661-3742 | [email protected]

 

 

Register Online: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=DUTDPVNF396WW

There will be four total sessions- Zoom registration links to be sent out for those sessions after you have paid. Registration Cost- $50.00. Your registration links will be sent out on the second PayPal Invoice you receive, Note it will not be immediate.

Job Posting | Victim Assistance Coordinator | City of Beatrice

The City of Beatrice is currently hiring:

Victim Assistance Coordinator

for the Police Department.

Please visit the City of Beatrice Job Posting to review the position description and to fill out an application.

Closing Date: Friday, February 26, 2021

 

 

Office of Victims of Crime | Commemoratng the TVPA

To commemorate the passage of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act in 2000, the Office of Victims of Crime is launching an art initiative Represent Resilience: Learning from Yesterday, Building a Stronger Tomorrow, featuring original artwork by survivors, advocates and other professionals working against human trafficking.

Selected entries will be displayed at the 2020 National Crime Victims' Service Awards Ceremony in October.