STRIVE Coordinator - Domestic Violence Services

About the position

Equinox is a non-profit human services organization in the Capital Region. For more than 40 years, Equinox has reached out to people who need us most with innovative and effective programs that truly change lives, allowing us to fulfill our purpose of helping those we serve move forward on their paths to recovery, healing, and independence. Equinox is Albany County’s primary provider of services for victims of domestic violence. Our Domestic Violence Programs provide safety for victims of Domestic Violence, including the elderly, and offer the support, assistance and tools they need to escape abusive situations and take control of their lives. Domestic Violence Services are available to all victims and their dependent children, regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, or sexual orientation.

Responsibilities

• Leads and sustains a Coordinated Community Response (CCR)
• Facilitates and participates in Coordinated Community Response Meetings
• Convenes and engages stakeholders, including law enforcement, probation, district attorneys, community organizations to ensure a unified, survivor-centered approach
• Oversee the development and ongoing refinement of a comprehensive framework to map resources, identify service gaps, and align stakeholder roles, using tools like the Sequential Intercept Model (SIM)
• Implements evidence-based strategies - coordinates the adaptation of evidence-based approaches such as the Danger Assessment -Law Enforcement (DA-LE), and tailors to the community’s needs and remain trauma-informed and culturally responsive
• Facilities ongoing assessments of system and community needs, resource capacity and stakeholder readiness, regularly evaluate program outcomes, identify barriers and refine strategies based on feedback and data
• Adheres to strict confidentiality and federal protections surrounding victims of domestic violence
• Maintain client records according to the program and regulatory requirements
• Participate in department staff meetings, STRIVE meetings, Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) required meetings and trainings
• Serves as the STRIVE liaison between STRIVE Executive team, STRIVE stakeholders and DCJS
• Identifies and addresses training requests, requirements and training needs of STRIVE team, CCR stakeholders and continuous promotion of professional development in evidence-based practices and domestic violence best practices
• Coordinates technical assistance and ensure alignment with STRIVE objectives
• Responsible for overseeing the implementation of protocols and policies for intake, referrals and case management for the STRIVE Initiative
• Ensure timely and accurate submission of documentation, including meeting minutes, quarterly Implementation Assessment Tool (IAT) reports and program evaluations
• Develops and maintains positive working relationships and linkages with other community services, including domestic violence programs, human services and resource programs in the region
• Acts in accordance with Equinox mission and maintains the highest level of professional ethical standards
• Reports suspected cases of child abuse/maltreatment as a mandated reporter
• Performs other duties as requested for the enhancement and continuation of programming

Requirements

• A degree in Social Work, Criminal Justice or a closely related field, plus at least three years of professional experience; Experience can be substituted for college degree
• Must have a clean, valid NYS Driver License
• Project coordination/management, meeting facilitation and/or supervisory experience
• Proficient in standard software tools (e.g. Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint) for documentation and reporting

Nice-to-haves

• Prior experience working with domestic violence, sexual assault, elder abuse, human trafficking, mental health or substance abuse populations preferred
• Strong understanding of Trauma-Informed, Survivor-centered approaches and evidenced based IPV Initiatives
• Prior case management/crisis intervention services experience preferred
• Prior experience working with law enforcement or within a police department setting is preferred
• Effective communicator with ability to foster collaboration and maintain productive relationships across multiple disciplines and sectors
• Grants management experience preferred

Benefits

• Medical Insurance through CDPHP
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 403(b)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time off
• Paid holidays
• Group Life
• Short-Term Disability