Are you looking to make a real difference in the lives of others? Join the Catholic Charities team! For the last 100 years, we have had the distinct honor to provide help and hope for those in need. At Catholic Charities, our mission is to empower individuals and strengthen families. We do this through our vital programs including a food pantry, counseling services, emergency family shelter, community resource coordination, and domestic violence and sexual assault programming. We care for the dignity of the person, regardless of background and strive to provide unparalleled support for those in need. 

The Catholic Charities’ Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault program provides services to anyone faced with these issues through a 24-hour crisis phone line, emergency shelter, court advocacy and much more. This program is based in Council Bluffs, Iowa and serves nine counties in southwest Iowa: Audubon, Cass, Fremont, Harrison, Mills, Montgomery, Page, Pottawattamie, and Shelby. Our on-site emergency shelter provides a safe, confidential living for up to eight families at a time.

The Sexual Assault Coordinator provides overall supervision and programming for the sexual assault and human trafficking component of the Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault (DVSA) program. This role monitors the component to ensure effective service delivery and compliance with all grant requirements. In addition to supervising advocate staff, the Sexual Assault Coordinator provides direct service to victims as needed. Under the direction of the Program Manager, Victim Services and Outreach, this role works collaboratively within the DVSA program and develops partnerships with community agencies to promote awareness and prevention of sexual assault and human trafficking throughout the nine-county service area of SW Iowa.

We Offer

• Competitive pay
• 35-hour workweek
• Generous vacation and sick pay
• 14 paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Comprehensive benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Flex Spending Plans
• Employer-paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching
• A supportive and uplifting working environment 

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Program Managers and Director of Programs in developing and establishing programs goals and objectives. Monitor grant goals, program contracts and/or contractor performance. Collect and complete quarterly, biannual, and annual reports for the programs grants.
• Develop programming to the service area to include court and hospital response, individual and group counseling, and community education. 
• Facilitate quarterly DVSART meetings with participating counties. Create on-call, rotating schedule for staff and volunteer response to hospitals within the service area. Train volunteers on hospital response.
• Maintain quarterly schedule of rural office coverage and group facilitation coverage. 
• Build community awareness and education of domestic violence and sexual assault throughout the service area. Lead the Sexual Assault team to develop and present prevention and awareness campaigns, including Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Teen Dating Violence Month, and Human Trafficking Month. Present to schools, business partners, social service agencies, law enforcement, and others. Participate in community meetings and events in outreach counties to advocate and publicize services for survivors. Distribute agency materials throughout assigned areas. Some events may require working limited night or weekend hours.
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with local coalitions, task forces, human service agencies, religious and civic organizations, educational resources, and other community members. 
• Supervise and mentor Sexual Assault Advocates in providing advocacy throughout the service area. Plan, assign, and direct work. Monitor and evaluate performance, providing discipline as necessary. Resolve issues as they arise. Develop team through regular training, individual supervision, and team meetings.
• Provide direct services to victims of domestic abuse, sexual assault, and human trafficking in the service area to include crisis intervention at law enforcement centers, hospitals, courts, and county attorney’s offices.
• Work with Volunteer Coordinator to recruit, train, and retrain volunteers in outreach counties.
• Continuously assess program services and provide recommendations to improve effectiveness. Distribute client surveys after individual or group services to gather data for ongoing program improvement. 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, Criminal Justice, or related field; 1-2 years related job experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. 
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Solid knowledge of human and social service programs and practices.
• Knowledge of appropriate intervention techniques for working effectively with a variety of issues related to sexual assault and domestic abuse.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to effectively present information and respond professionally to inquiries from clients, regulatory agencies, and members of the community.
• Excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a wide variety of people having diverse social concerns and problems, while maintaining personal boundaries. 
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively. 
• Good knowledge and familiarity with needs and resources in the community. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and related software. Ability to learn program specific software applications.