Police Advocacy Coordinator
Rose Brooks Center Inc., Kansas City, MO, United States
Kansas City, MO. Rose Brooks Center, a nonprofit domestic violence agency, is currently seeking a full-time Police Advocacy Coordinator.
This position is responsible for providing survivor-centered, accessible, trauma-informed advocacy and safety planning services to victims of domestic violence seen by the Domestic Violence Section of the Kansas City Missouri Police Department. The role is co-located within the Kansas City Missouri Police Department Domestic Violence Section and will work cooperatively and collaboratively to establish, implement, and evaluate an improved system for holding batterers accountable and improving victim safety. The position provides data control for grant compliance, coordinates services, collaborates with other Rose Brooks Center staff and community service providers, and oversees the quality and quantity of services provided. The Police Advocacy Coordinator supports the mission and values of the agency and reports to the Community Coordinated Response Manager.
Other Aspects Of The Job
Perform all job responsibilities in accordance with agency policies and procedures, while demonstrating proficiency in all RBC competencies and utilizing the principles of trauma informed care, and accessibility; demonstrates a commitment to the overall mission of Rose Brooks Center.
Maintain awareness about the risks of secondary trauma and understand one’s own responsibility of self-care.
Attend scheduled staff, team and supervision meetings; participate in all required trainings.
Maintain office hours at the Kansas City Police Department Domestic Violence Section office space and on-site at Rose Brooks Center throughout each week.
Qualifications
Required Education, Experience and Skills
Minimum one year advocacy experience, preferably with a domestic violence agency
Knowledgeable of domestic violence, criminal justice system, and trauma informed care
Strong computer skills, including the ability to use Microsoft 365 and other software
Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
Proven organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects
Valid driver’s license and proof of liability insurance
Preferred Education, Experience And Skills
Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology or a related field or commensurate; courses or classwork related to human services, social work, etc.
Experience working in a court setting and/or with law enforcement preferred
Bilingual Spanish/English preferred
Hours
Full-time, exempt position. Minimum 40-hrs per week, Monday-Friday, may include some evenings, weekends and holidays. The position is in-person and requires office hours on site as well as co-located in the Kansas City Missouri Police Department Domestic Violence Section.
Compensation
This position falls into a salary range starting at $46,000 annually (exempt).
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This position is responsible for providing survivor-centered, accessible, trauma-informed advocacy and safety planning services to victims of domestic violence seen by the Domestic Violence Section of the Kansas City Missouri Police Department. The role is co-located within the Kansas City Missouri Police Department Domestic Violence Section and will work cooperatively and collaboratively to establish, implement, and evaluate an improved system for holding batterers accountable and improving victim safety. The position provides data control for grant compliance, coordinates services, collaborates with other Rose Brooks Center staff and community service providers, and oversees the quality and quantity of services provided. The Police Advocacy Coordinator supports the mission and values of the agency and reports to the Community Coordinated Response Manager.
Other Aspects Of The Job
Perform all job responsibilities in accordance with agency policies and procedures, while demonstrating proficiency in all RBC competencies and utilizing the principles of trauma informed care, and accessibility; demonstrates a commitment to the overall mission of Rose Brooks Center.
Maintain awareness about the risks of secondary trauma and understand one’s own responsibility of self-care.
Attend scheduled staff, team and supervision meetings; participate in all required trainings.
Maintain office hours at the Kansas City Police Department Domestic Violence Section office space and on-site at Rose Brooks Center throughout each week.
Qualifications
Required Education, Experience and Skills
Minimum one year advocacy experience, preferably with a domestic violence agency
Knowledgeable of domestic violence, criminal justice system, and trauma informed care
Strong computer skills, including the ability to use Microsoft 365 and other software
Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
Proven organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects
Valid driver’s license and proof of liability insurance
Preferred Education, Experience And Skills
Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology or a related field or commensurate; courses or classwork related to human services, social work, etc.
Experience working in a court setting and/or with law enforcement preferred
Bilingual Spanish/English preferred
Hours
Full-time, exempt position. Minimum 40-hrs per week, Monday-Friday, may include some evenings, weekends and holidays. The position is in-person and requires office hours on site as well as co-located in the Kansas City Missouri Police Department Domestic Violence Section.
Compensation
This position falls into a salary range starting at $46,000 annually (exempt).
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