DescriptionYWCA Greater Cincinnati is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all. This position plays a key role in supporting this mission through consistent and compassionate engagement.
The Intervention Coordinator works within Hamilton County Jobs and Family Child Protective Services department to ensure the safety and well-being of survivors and children exposed to intimate partner violence (IPV) by interviewing people who commit IPV and making referrals for treatment. The goal of the program is to bridge the gap between child welfare and IPV service providers to enhance family safety, create permanency for children, and hold those who commit IPV accountable for their actions.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage caseloads of individuals with open HCJFS cases, identified as the person committing intimate partner violence (IPV). Conduct interviews to identify patterns of power and control, using the Safe and Together Model.
- Review referrals, safety and/or family assessments, arrest records, police calls/runs, jail calls, court documents, etc.
- Formulate reports outlining information gathered during IPV interview, in accordance with the Safe and Together Model.
- Provide professional recommendations for further treatment services, when necessary.
- Assess lethality and risk; conduct Adverse Childhood Experience Survey.
- Provide IPV education as a safety measure for all family members.
- Schedule consultation meetings to support intake/ongoing HCJFS caseworker efforts, collaborate among all parties involved in the case, and foster positive working relationships.
- Provide testimony upon receipt of subpoena, as well as when requested by the prosecutor or magistrate.
- Attend HCJFS agency meetings (team meetings, semi-annual reviews, family conferences, etc.).
- Meet deadlines with report submission, data entry, additional forms submission, and mileage reimbursement invoices.
- Ability to train new hire HCJFS caseworkers on topics related to intimate partner violence.
- MUST complete 3 months of CORE training per HCJFS requirements.
- Other duties as assigned by the Child Welfare Domestic Violence Connection Program Manager.
CLERICAL/ADMINISTRATIVE
- Responds to routine emails, phone calls, texts, etc.
- Completes thorough documentation.
- Makes copies, prints documents, etc.
- Files paperwork
This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. This job description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or work conditions associated with the job. Furthermore, the employer reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.
QualificationsEducation/Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Human Services or related field or a combination of education and experiences.
- Experience in working with persons who commit intimate partner violence.
- Experience managing a high caseload volume.
Licenses/Credentials/Certifications
- MSW, LSW preferred.
- Bilingual preferred.
Skills/Specialized Knowledge/Abilities
- Excellent writing skills.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Knowledge base about the dynamics of domestic violence and trauma-informed care.
- Excellent time management and organizational skills.
- Must be reliable and able to work independently.
- Ability to be show good judgment, maintain appropriate/professional boundaries, and follow through.
- Ability to work with individuals from diverse socioeconomic and ethnic/racial backgrounds.
- Ability to maintain highest confidentiality standards according to social service best practices, relevant licensing mandates and policies of the YWCA Greater Cincinnati.
- Ability to reflect the YWCA mission to empower women and eliminate racism in work performance.
Working Hours/Environment
- Full time.
- Flexible hybrid schedule with on-site and at-home work
- Day Shift
Tools and Equipment Used
- Company computer, copier, fax/scanner, personal phone ($25 monthly cell phone reimbursement), and other typical office equipment
Travel
- As required with respect to job responsibilities and business needs (home visits, community visits, meetings off-site, etc.). Receive mileage reimbursement.
Physical & Mental Demands
The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Frequently required to sit at a desk/workstation for long periods of time.
- Ability to work at a computer terminal for extended periods of time.
- Digital dexterity and hand/eye coordination in operation of office equipment.
- Light lifting and carrying supplies, files, etc.
- Ability to speak to and hear employees/clients via phone or in person.
- Body motor skills sufficient to enable incumbent to move around the office environment.
- Ability to use interpretation services with working with limited English proficient families.
- Additional Mental Requirements: compare, decide, direct, problem solve, analyze, instruct, interpret.
