Virginia Staffing
Advocacy Program Manager
Fairfax County Department of Family Services Domestic and Sexual Violence Services (DSVS) is seeking a highly motivated, mission-driven, strategic leader to join DSVS' leadership team. This position supports the Division of Domestic and Sexual Services (DSVS). This is a leadership position responsible for leading and managing advocacy services and partnership development for DSVS. Under general guidance of the DSVS Director, performs the following duties and responsibilities: Leads and manages the Domestic Violence Action Center (DVAC) Supervises and evaluates the advocacy services supervisor and team Develops and ensures implementation of administrative and operational processes for advocacy services Expands advocacy services to improve community access to services Ensures compliance with applicable federal, state, and county laws and regulations Monitors grant programmatic deliverables and financial conditions for accuracy and alignment Oversees grant writing and reporting to ensure goals, objectives, and compliance requirements are met Anticipates, plans, identifies, and pursues new opportunities to support advocacy and DVAC project goals Builds and sustains strong relationships with community-based organizations and other stakeholders Represents DVAC on relevant community groups, committees, and taskforces Provides coverage for 24-hour crisis lines, on a rotational basis Performs other duties as assigned to carry out the mission of DFS and DSVS Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Ability to plan and direct the activities of a large group of human services professionals Ability to work successfully with other managers for strategic planning Ability to successfully work with community leaders, community-based, non-profit and governmental organizations Ability to navigate through and make decisions in stressful and crisis situations Knowledge of current social service trends and methods/approaches to address them Knowledge of the principles, methods and problems of organization and management Knowledge of business process redesign methodologies Knowledge of strategic planning Knowledge of budgeting Knowledge of contract services policies and practices Knowledge of human resources policies and practices Knowledge of performance management Thorough knowledge of federal, state and county regulations and guidelines relating to the assigned area of specialization and the ability to accurately apply, interpret and administer them Ability to solve problems and resolve conflicts Ability to develop and implement creative approaches to address needs Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of individuals Ability to collaborate across organizational boundaries to find common ground with a widening range of stakeholders Ability to develop professional networks with individuals and groups, both internal and external to the organization Ability to work with a personal computer and multiple software applications Employment Standards Minimum Qualifications: Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in social services or human services, or with major course work in a specialty that confers within a community-based service delivery setting; plus five years of professional experience in the social services, human services, or other community-based service delivery service or setting; two of which included supervising professional staff. Necessary Special Requirements: The appointee will be required to complete a criminal background check and a Child Protective Services Registry check. This position is considered essential personnel and will be required to report to work during times designated countywide as approved for unscheduled leave regardless of the emergency situation. Preferred Qualifications: Juris Doctor (JD) or master's degree in public administration, social work, criminal justice, or related fields At least five (5) years of experience working in the victim advocacy field At least five (5) years of experience with oversight for grant funded projects At least five (5) years of solid program management and supervisory experience At least five (5) years of demonstrated strong background in working in coordinated community response model for domestic and sexual violence Experience developing and evaluating outcomes and assuring compliance with funding and regulatory statutes At least three (3) years of experience in any of the following areas: supporting/leading best practices to reduce interpersonal violence in communities, budgetary and contracts management, implementing organized processes for reviewing and monitoring data and reports, implementing staff development strategies, leadership in local and statewide collaborative work, developing and implementing policies and practices, assuring adherence to regulatory and accrediting bodies, developing, monitoring, and reporting on local, state, and federal grants, data management and reporting, process improvement, monitoring and evaluating outcome and performance measures within the context of equity Physical Requirements: Must be able to transport self to different worksites and locations, as needed Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing Ability to use automated technology All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodation Selection Procedure: Panel Interview and may include a practical exercise Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce. Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. TTY 703-222-7314. DHREmployment@fairfaxcounty.gov EEO/AA/TTY.
Fairfax County Department of Family Services Domestic and Sexual Violence Services (DSVS) is seeking a highly motivated, mission-driven, strategic leader to join DSVS' leadership team. This position supports the Division of Domestic and Sexual Services (DSVS). This is a leadership position responsible for leading and managing advocacy services and partnership development for DSVS. Under general guidance of the DSVS Director, performs the following duties and responsibilities: Leads and manages the Domestic Violence Action Center (DVAC) Supervises and evaluates the advocacy services supervisor and team Develops and ensures implementation of administrative and operational processes for advocacy services Expands advocacy services to improve community access to services Ensures compliance with applicable federal, state, and county laws and regulations Monitors grant programmatic deliverables and financial conditions for accuracy and alignment Oversees grant writing and reporting to ensure goals, objectives, and compliance requirements are met Anticipates, plans, identifies, and pursues new opportunities to support advocacy and DVAC project goals Builds and sustains strong relationships with community-based organizations and other stakeholders Represents DVAC on relevant community groups, committees, and taskforces Provides coverage for 24-hour crisis lines, on a rotational basis Performs other duties as assigned to carry out the mission of DFS and DSVS Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Ability to plan and direct the activities of a large group of human services professionals Ability to work successfully with other managers for strategic planning Ability to successfully work with community leaders, community-based, non-profit and governmental organizations Ability to navigate through and make decisions in stressful and crisis situations Knowledge of current social service trends and methods/approaches to address them Knowledge of the principles, methods and problems of organization and management Knowledge of business process redesign methodologies Knowledge of strategic planning Knowledge of budgeting Knowledge of contract services policies and practices Knowledge of human resources policies and practices Knowledge of performance management Thorough knowledge of federal, state and county regulations and guidelines relating to the assigned area of specialization and the ability to accurately apply, interpret and administer them Ability to solve problems and resolve conflicts Ability to develop and implement creative approaches to address needs Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of individuals Ability to collaborate across organizational boundaries to find common ground with a widening range of stakeholders Ability to develop professional networks with individuals and groups, both internal and external to the organization Ability to work with a personal computer and multiple software applications Employment Standards Minimum Qualifications: Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in social services or human services, or with major course work in a specialty that confers within a community-based service delivery setting; plus five years of professional experience in the social services, human services, or other community-based service delivery service or setting; two of which included supervising professional staff. Necessary Special Requirements: The appointee will be required to complete a criminal background check and a Child Protective Services Registry check. This position is considered essential personnel and will be required to report to work during times designated countywide as approved for unscheduled leave regardless of the emergency situation. Preferred Qualifications: Juris Doctor (JD) or master's degree in public administration, social work, criminal justice, or related fields At least five (5) years of experience working in the victim advocacy field At least five (5) years of experience with oversight for grant funded projects At least five (5) years of solid program management and supervisory experience At least five (5) years of demonstrated strong background in working in coordinated community response model for domestic and sexual violence Experience developing and evaluating outcomes and assuring compliance with funding and regulatory statutes At least three (3) years of experience in any of the following areas: supporting/leading best practices to reduce interpersonal violence in communities, budgetary and contracts management, implementing organized processes for reviewing and monitoring data and reports, implementing staff development strategies, leadership in local and statewide collaborative work, developing and implementing policies and practices, assuring adherence to regulatory and accrediting bodies, developing, monitoring, and reporting on local, state, and federal grants, data management and reporting, process improvement, monitoring and evaluating outcome and performance measures within the context of equity Physical Requirements: Must be able to transport self to different worksites and locations, as needed Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing Ability to use automated technology All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodation Selection Procedure: Panel Interview and may include a practical exercise Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce. Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. TTY 703-222-7314. DHREmployment@fairfaxcounty.gov EEO/AA/TTY.