What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director, Elder Abuse and Justice position at Vera House Inc?
Director, Elder Abuse and Justice
Vera House, Inc. is a human service agency that provides unconditional care for individuals and families through comprehensive domestic and sexual violence prevention and intervention services. We believe in collectively serving members of the community and creating an environment of accountability for our services. We strive to provide our employees with flexible schedules, when possible, a level of autonomy to complete their work, and a culture of belonging. We strive to interrupt the norms that cause harm and perpetuate oppression.
POSITION SUMMARY:
This department provides coordinated, wraparound services for individuals ages 60 and older who are affected by domestic and/or sexual violence and other forms of abuse, including financial exploitation, as outlined in the grant funding. In this role, the Director will provide oversight including program development, supervision, and leadership to all areas of the Elder Abuse and Justice department. This position will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the program, infrastructure, data collection and analysis, reporting, along with community engagement coordination.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide oversight, program development and supervision, and leadership to the department and staff to ensure that the Vera House Agency services are maintained in accordance with the Agency’s mission and goals.
- Represent the Agency to the community and collaborate with community members to ensure the implementation and/or maintenance of the Agency’s programs and services.
- Serve as a liaison and build positive working relationships with community members and partnering agencies.
- Collect, analyze, and report program outputs and outcome data to funding sources.
- Assist in writing and submitting grants for public dollars and private foundation support. Supervise grant management objectives of staff.
- Deliver community and professional community presentations.
- Oversee the development and implementation of new programs.
- Collaborate with other staff to bring the necessary resources and training for staff development.
EDUCATION, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor’s degree in education, Public Health, or related field. Masters’ degree preferred.
- Four to Six years’ experience in a supervisory role.
- Three to five years’ experience in program and curriculum development and delivery of education programs to populations of diverse backgrounds.
- Ability to solve complex problems and demonstrate critical thinking.
- Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
- Thorough knowledge of elder abuse, neglect and exploitation and domestic and sexual violence.
- Demonstrate strong leadership, planning, organizational, time management and analytical skills.
- Experience in supervision and grant management preferred.
SALARY RANGE
$60,000k-$70,000K annual
Vera House provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Salary : $60,000 - $70,000
