Program Director for Economic Empowerment
6 days ago
Sanctuary for Families is a leading service provider and advocate for survivors of domestic violence, sex trafficking, and related forms of gender violence. Our mission is to empower thousands of adults and children to move from fear and abuse to safety and stability, transforming lives through a comprehensive range of services.
Position OverviewThe Senior Economic Empowerment Specialist provides overall coordination of economic mobility services via the Economic Empowerment Programs department. This role offers services that support survivors of gender-based violence in improving their economic mobility through targeted skills-based, vocational, educational trainings, and assistance with obtaining employment.
Key Responsibilities- Collaborate with the Senior Director of EEP to design programming for the Economic Empowerment Program, focused on improving the economic mobility for survivors of gender-based violence in need of more individualized economic empowerment, employment, and fluency/literacy services.
- Coordinate economic mobility-focused training for survivors of gender-based violence.
- Cultivate and maintain collaborative partnerships with community-based organizations, employers, staffing firms, temp agencies, and cooperative businesses to expand the pipeline of employment for EEP clients.
- Oversee the EEP program and provide direct client services, including intake and assessment, job search and career counseling, resume and cover letter writing and editing, assistance with intermediary contact with employers, and routine case management.
- Implement and monitor appropriate service plans to meet identified economic mobility needs for victims of gender-based violence.
- Help ensure the EEP program meets or exceeds program goals and outcome requirements.
- Collaborate closely with other internal Sanctuary providers, including legal staff, clinical staff, shelter staff, to ensure client stability and support.
- Support the Senior Director of EEP in any other duties or special projects as needed.
- Master's degree preferred in liberal arts, social sciences, human services, or a related field.
- Fluency in Spanish and English required.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in program coordination, economic development, workforce development, or a related focus.
- Experience launching working cooperatives and developing training for entrepreneurs strongly preferred.
- Supervisory experience or experience in directing the work of volunteers and interns is desirable.
- Ability to think strategically and operationally by setting priorities and monitoring progress toward goals and objectives.
- Ability to multitask, prioritize, and organize; excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to adapt to and understand different environments and constituencies.
- Strong oral and written communication skills, as well as digital fluency.
- Strong interpersonal skills and a demonstrable commitment to serving at-risk populations required.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills required.
- Understanding of and ability to work with people of diverse national, ethnic, cultural, religious, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
- Commitment to working to end gender-based violence.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Employer-paid life insurance.
- Employer retirement contribution.
- Paid time off.
- Flex spending account.
- Student loan assistance.
- Tuition reimbursement program.
- Gym reimbursement program.
- Wellness program and rewards.
Sanctuary for Families follows the requirements of the Human Rights Law, including non-discrimination on the basis of prior criminal conviction and prior arrest. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from qualified candidates of all backgrounds.
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