The James House Intervention/Prevention Services: Underserved
Populations Outreach and Support Specialist (Posted 1/3/07)
The James House Intervention/Prevention Services seeks to hire an
Underserved Populations Outreach and Support Specialist who will provide
sensitivity training and awareness within the community and be an
advocate, responsible for the development/ implementation of culturally
appropriate program services for domestic violence, sexual violence and
stalking victims/secondary victims who identify as underserved in the
following categories: people who reside in rural areas, women at risk,
older women, racial/ethnic minorities, non-English speaking victims,
people who identify as LGBTQ or transgendered, and people who are
physically or emotionally challenged.

Requirements: Understand the dynamics of domestic violence, sexual
violence, and stalking, and be sensitive to the needs of survivors,
particularly self-identifying underserved populations; participation in
suggested/required training opportunities; be energetic and flexible;
exhibit the ability to remain calm under stressful situations; maintain
a valid Virginia driver's license, transportation and telephone; be
available for nights, weekends and on-call shifts; maintain
confidentiality and discretion at all times; have a minimum of 5 years
of education and/or experience working with sexual assault, domestic
violence, and stalking victims; successful background check with a solid
work history. Pay range $32,000 - $34,000. Health insurance stipend
available.

The James House serves the cities of Hopewell, Colonial Heights and
Petersburg, and the counties of Dinwiddie, Prince George, southern
Chesterfield, Surry, and Sussex.

Persons traditionally marginalized in the workplace are strongly
encouraged to apply. Send resume and cover letter to Carolyn Croxton,
Domestic Violence Program Coordinator at the James House
Carolyn@... <mailto:Carolyn@...>

EOE, smoke-free, drug-free workplace.