Domestic Violence Program Specialist

3 days ago

Iowa City, Iowa, United States State of Kansas Full time
Job Summary

This position is responsible for coordinating and delivering services related to batterer intervention programming (BIP) to offenders primarily in Johnson and Wyandotte Counties.

Key Responsibilities
  • Conduct BIP groups and assessments, and coordinate with other relevant KDOC staff to work with offenders in reducing their risk of future battering behavior.
  • Broker additional services by recruiting co-facilitators, training volunteers and staff in delivering group services, and working with volunteers, staff and offenders in establishing BIP services.
  • Work closely with other Victim Services staff to coordinate ongoing assessment of risk/safety concerns and to provide information that allows for statutorily required victim notification.
  • Collaborate with Parole/Reentry/Victim Services staff to identify gaps in services related to domestic violence offenders, and to address those gaps, including coordinating services with community BIP Providers.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with community agencies that service domestic violence victims as required to maintain certification.
  • Schedule, monitor, and support all administrative aspects of BIP group services in Johnson and Wyandotte Counties, including reviewing referrals, recruiting participants, screening and assessing for readiness, establishing groups; tracking participants; documenting offender contacts in Athena; reporting to victim services/parole/reentry staff on progress and ensuring available resources are fully utilized; scheduling groups, and monitoring them for quality assurance and fidelity; collaborating with parole/reentry staff to increase successful completions; involving Parole Officers, mentors, and others as appropriate in supporting progress; giving feedback to Parole Officers; and otherwise supporting the delivery of a full array of BIP services.
  • Track data as directed for determining impact of BIP programming. Attend training and meetings as required.
Requirements
  • One year of experience in planning, implementing and monitoring activities relevant to the agency's programs. Education may be substituted for experience as determined relevant by the agency.
  • Two years of experience working in the domestic violence field, either with victims or perpetrators.
  • Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to engage a difficult population.
  • Experience working with offenders or other high-risk groups, with group facilitation, and in case management.
  • Creativity, flexibility, and a desire to grow/learn.
  • Master's degree.
  • Knowledge of: the dynamics of domestic violence and best practice for intervening against battering behavior; the principles, methods and procedures to facilitate an acceptable reintegration and/or continued adjustment of criminal offenders within their environment.
  • Ability to: demonstrate professional alignment with evidence-based practices in the essential elements and standards for BIP as established by the Kansas Attorney General; demonstrate professional alignment with evidence-based practices including cognitive-based skills-building programs, classes and interventions; utilize strong facilitation skills, including ability to be purposeful, engaging and respectful with offenders, and flow with group dynamics during skills-building classes; work effectively/collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team.
Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements
  • Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
  • Must pass a criminal history records check.

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