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Employment

- Domestic Violence Program Advocate (FT)
- Development Associate (FT)
- Economic Empowerment Coordinator (FT)
- Economic Empowerment and Domestic Violence Program Advocate (FT)

Domestic Violence Program Advocate
(Full-time Position Available)

Position Responsibilities

The Domestic Violence Program Advocate is a central force within the Domestic Violence program, a core arena of Sakhi’s work. The Domestic Violence Program Advocate works closely with the entire Sakhi direct services team in order to ensure that Sakhi’s mission to end violence and achieve social change is fulfilled by addressing the critical immediate and long-term needs of individual survivors of violence. The Domestic Violence Program Advocate also contributes to Sakhi’s larger policy and organizational goals through support on language access advocacy and communicating Sakhi’s impact.

The Domestic Violence Program Advocate’s major areas of work include:

Direct Service

• Provide crisis response and safety planning for the organization’s helpline which responds to survivors of domestic violence;
• Conduct intakes and facilitate case coordination which may include information, referrals, and follow-up advocacy for mental health counseling, shelter, and legal matters;
• Accompany and provide advocacy for survivors of violence in courts, welfare offices, hospitals, police precincts, etc. as per need;
• Assist survivors by helping them to complete reports, gather information, etc.;
• Liaison with volunteers to provide support services as needed and participate in Sakhi’s annual volunteer training and orientations as needed;
• Assist with coordination and facilitation of monthly support group meetings; and,
• Offer responsive referrals to community members who call for other kinds of assistance.

Program Documentation and Development

• Ensure accurate and timely data collection for internal and external record-keeping;
• Manage Sakhi’s Legal Provider Network including recruitment, education, relationship-building, and follow-through;
• Assist with activities related to policy advocacy on court interpretation;
• Develop ongoing referral relationships within the health, legal, and social service systems;
• Present and train regarding Sakhi’s work as appropriate; and,
• Assist other staff with cross-organizational efforts.

Qualifications

• MSW preferred.
• Fluency in one or more South Asian languages, especially Bengali, Hindi, Punjabi, and/or Urdu;
• Experience in direct work with survivors of domestic violence and/or South Asian women. Knowledge of the legal, court, and/or police systems preferred;
• Experience supervising and managing interns and volunteers at a social service or social justice non-profit agency;
• Knowledge of and experience with Microsoft Office and social service databases;
• Experience with community-based work and ability to engage with diverse communities and audiences;
• Strong administrative and organization skills;
• Ability to work flexible hours including some evenings and weekends;
• Ability to work well under pressure and juggle multiple time-sensitive tasks;
• An investment and background in women’s rights advocacy.

Salary range is in the $30Ks, dependent on experience. Benefits package included.

Application Information

Interviews will be scheduled as resumes from candidates with appropriate qualifications are received. Please send cover letter, resume, writing sample, and a list of three references to contactus@sakhi.org or to:

Search Committee: Domestic Violence Program Advocate
Sakhi for South Asian Women
P.O. Box 20208
Greeley Square Station
New York, NY 10001

No phone calls please!

Development Associate
(Full Time Position Available)

Position Responsibilities

The Development Associate will be responsible for helping to plan and execute a comprehensive grants and contracts management fundraising strategy to support Sakhi’s program work, operations, and growth. Sakhi’s grants management includes grants cultivation, writing grant proposals and reports, government contracts management, and long-term fundraising strategy development.

The Development Associate’s key areas of work include the following and additional duties as needed:

Grants and Contracts Solicitation and Management

• Prospecting, researching, and writing grant proposals.
• Ensuring timely, accurate, and complete program and financial reporting.
• Maintaining an accurate grants calendar and documentation.
• Managing government contracts, paperwork, and invoicing for reimbursements.
• Serving as a liaison with program officers and contract managers.
• Compiling program and outcomes data and financial information from staff.

Program and Donor Information Management

• Helping maintain Sakhi’s donor management database.
• Collecting grants information for annual report, letters of acknowledgement to donors, and audit.
• Tracking fundraising revenue and information for regular reporting to Executive Director and Board.

Qualifications

• Significant and demonstrated success in a range of development activities, including major grants solicitation and government contracts management.
• Demonstrated excellence in writing, budget development, accounting, and financial reporting.
• Planning, management, and fundraising skills. Demonstrable success working with a comprehensive development program. Experience working with multiple fundraising vehicles.
• Strong administrative, financial, and organization skills. Knowledge of and experience with Microsoft Office and donor management databases.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills. Ability to engage with diverse communities and audiences.
• Excellent public speaking skills and leadership qualities. Experience with non-profit and community-based work preferred.
• Experience working with multiple staff, volunteers, and program responsibilities.
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.
• Ability to work well under pressure and juggle multiple time-sensitive tasks.

Salary range is in the $30Ks, dependent on experience. Benefits package included.

Application Information

Interviews will be scheduled as resumes from candidates with appropriate qualifications are received. Please send cover letter, resume, writing sample, and a list of three references to contactus@sakhi.org or to:

Search Committee: Development Associate
Sakhi for South Asian Women
P.O. Box 20208
Greeley Square Station
New York, NY 10001

No phone calls please!

Economic Empowerment Coordinator
(Full Time Position Available)

Position Responsibilities

The Economic Empowerment Coordinator will be responsible for planning and executing Sakhi’s financial access program work. Key to this work will be developing a strong program direction and long-term strategy development in order to meet the economic aspirations of survivors of domestic violence. The Economic Empowerment Coordinator is responsible for implementing Sakhi’s computer and financial literacy classes and workshops for survivors as well as managing referrals to job training and placement providers. In addition, the Economic Empowerment Coordinator leads Sakhi’s Swarna Fund grants program. Under the supervision of the Direct Services Director, the Economic Empowerment Coordinator will work closely with other members of Sakhi, including the staff, Board of Directors, and volunteers. In order to serve survivors effectively and to facilitate program development, the Economic Empowerment Coordinator will work very closely with the Domestic Violence program staff.

The Economic Empowerment Coordinator’s major areas of work include:

Economic Empowerment Program Mapping

• Envision short-term and long-term program goals after identifying constituency needs
• Chart outcomes and benchmarks for individual and program assessment
• Document individual and program progress and produce and submit reports based on this data

Economic Empowerment Program Management

• Produce accurate reports and documentation of EE program activities for organization’s database, grant reporting, website, and newsletter
• Keep up-to-date records of all survivor related work/activities by inputting information on the organization AND other funder related databases
• Build and sustain relationships with current, new, and potential financial skills organizations; outreach for possible partnerships and resource-sharing in order to expand Sakhi’s reach and impact
• Coordinate volunteers for EE program activities
• Ensure routine and comprehensive program evaluation

Economic Empowerment Program Execution

• Manage and/or facilitate basic and advanced computer classes, communications skills classes, as well as other relevant workshops that assist survivors to become economically independent (including finding computer lab or classroom space, revising the curriculum, conducting outreach to survivors, recruiting volunteers, developing pre- and post-class surveys, and ensuring course follow-up, resume writing, tax preparation, etc.)
• Research job placement, workforce development, banking programs, and microenterprise collaborations to afford survivors opportunities outside the EE program’s current purview
• Implement job training workshops or facilitate one-on-one financial skill development for survivors as needed
• Communicate and coordinate ongoing external EE activities to Sakhi constituents
• Research scholarships and financial literacy development opportunities available to Sakhi survivors as well as facilitate assistance with completing paperwork and offering individual guidance to survivors
• With the survivor, identify short and long term goals for the purpose of assisting survivors in their road to financial independence
• Update and disseminate EE resource manual regularly (including developing a scholarship resource section)

Swarna Chalasani Fund Program Implementation and Management

• Track and ensure the progress of current Swarna Fund grantees
• Facilitate accurate and thorough reporting from Swarna Fund grantees
• Coordinate Fund grant-giving process including outreach, application management, committee deliberations, and grant dissemination
• Track and provide detailed Fund donation and expenditures information to Executive Director, Board, and Swarna Fund donors at least quarterly
• Develop Fund brochure and materials
• Aid with solicitation and management of Fund donations
• Conceptualize and coordinate non-grant Fund expenditures within the Economic Empowerment and Community Outreach components

Qualifications

Candidates must have at least a minimum of 2 years of economic empowerment experience to be considered for this position. Further requested qualifications include:

• A Bachelor’s degree and relevant work experience in domestic violence advocacy.   Master’s degree in program or policy administration preferred.
• Fluency in one or more South Asian languages, especially Hindi, Urdu, and/or Bengali.
• Significant and demonstrated success in a range of economic empowerment activities.
• Planning, management, and documentation skills. Demonstrable success working with comprehensive program execution and management.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and volunteer management skills. Ability to engage with diverse communities and audiences.
• Strong administrative, financial, writing, and organization skills. Knowledge of and experience with Microsoft Office.
• Excellent public speaking skills and leadership qualities. Some experience with non-profit and community-based work preferred.
• Experience working with domestic  violence survivors and/or in the social service field preferred
• Experience working with multiple staff, volunteers, and program responsibilities.
• Ability to work flexible hours including some evenings and weekends.
• Ability to work well under pressure and juggle multiple time-sensitive tasks.
• An investment and background in women’s rights advocacy.
• Ability to work independently but as a member of a team
• Understanding  of the criminal justice principle preferred

Salary range is dependent on experience. Health and dental benefits available.

Application Information

Start Date:  April / May 2010

Applications will be considered on a rolling basis.  Please send cover letter, resume, writing sample, and a list of three references to the address listed below OR e-mail them to contactus@sakhi.org   :

Search Committee: Economic Empowerment Coordinator
Sakhi for South Asian Women
P.O. Box 20208
Greeley Square Station
New York, NY 10001

No phone calls please! 

Economic Empowerment and Domestic Violence Program Advocate
(Full Time Position Available)

Position Responsibilities

The Economic Empowerment and Domestic Violence Program Advocate will be responsible for planning and executing a blend of Sakhi’s crisis response and financial access program work. Key to this work will be enabling survivor safety and self-sufficiency. The Economic Empowerment and Domestic Violence Program Advocate will provide helpline response, case management, and additional support to the Economic Empowerment Coordinator to implement Sakhi’s computer and financial literacy classes and workshops for survivors and referrals to job training and placement providers.

The Economic Empowerment and Domestic Violence Program Advocate’s major areas of work include:

Direct Service

• Provide crisis response and safety planning for the organization’s helpline which responds to survivors of domestic violence;
• Conduct intakes and facilitate case coordination which may include information, referrals, and follow-up advocacy for mental health counseling, shelter, and legal matters;
• Accompany and provide advocacy for survivors of violence in courts, welfare offices, hospitals, police precincts, public benefits offices, etc. as per need;
• Assist survivors by helping them to complete reports, gather information, etc.;
• Liaison with volunteers to provide support services as needed and participate in Sakhi’s annual volunteer training and orientations as needed; and,
• Offer responsive referrals to community members who call for other kinds of assistance.

Program Documentation and Development

• Ensure accurate and timely data collection for internal and external record-keeping;
• Chart outcomes and benchmarks for individual and program assessment; and,
• Document individual and program progress and produce reports based on this data.

Program Management

• Produce accurate reports and documentation of DV and EE program activities for organization’s database, grant reporting, website, and newsmagazine;
• Build and sustain relationships for possible partnerships and resource-sharing;
• Coordinate volunteers for DV & EE program activities; and,
• Ensure routine and comprehensive program evaluation.

Economic Empowerment Program Execution

• Enable financial literacy workshops, computer classes, and tax clinic and other programs;
• Research job placement, workforce development, and other opportunities;
• Implement job training workshops or facilitate one-on-one financial skill development for survivors as needed;
• Communicate and coordinate ongoing external EE activities to Sakhi constituents; and,
• Enable scholarships and educational advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

Candidates must have at least a minimum of 2 years of domestic violence and/or economic empowerment experience to be considered for this position. Further requested qualifications include:

• A Bachelor’s degree and relevant work experience in domestic violence advocacy.
• Significant and demonstrated success in a range of domestic violence and/or economic empowerment activities.
• Planning, management, and documentation skills. Demonstrable success working with comprehensive program execution and management.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and volunteer management skills. Ability to engage with diverse communities and audiences.
• Strong administrative, financial, writing, and organization skills. Knowledge of and experience with Microsoft Office.
• Excellent public speaking skills and leadership qualities. Some experience with non-profit and community-based work preferred.
• Experience working with multiple staff, volunteers, and program responsibilities.
• Ability to work flexible hours including some evenings and weekends.
• Ability to work well under pressure and juggle multiple time-sensitive tasks.
• Fluency in one or more South Asian languages, especially Hindi, Urdu, and/or Bengali preferred.
• An investment and background in women’s rights advocacy.

Salary range is in the $30Ks, dependent on experience. Benefits package included.

Application Information

Interviews will be scheduled as resumes from candidates with appropriate qualifications are received. Please send cover letter, resume, writing sample, and a list of three references to contactus@sakhi.org or to:

Search Committee: Economic Empowerment and Domestic Violence Program Advocate
Sakhi for South Asian Women
P.O. Box 20208
Greeley Square Station
New York, NY 10001

No phone calls please!