Domestic Abuse Program Director

Description

About Alpert Jewish Family Service (Alpert JFS)

While Alpert JFS is grounded in compassion and guided by Jewish values, our employees come from diverse faith backgrounds and are invested in the agency’s mission to strengthen our entire community by empowering individuals and families through the delivery of comprehensive human services.

Since 1974, Alpert JFS, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, has strengthened and enriched the lives of men, women, and children of all ages. We do this through a continuum of focused programs addressing the well-being of children and families of all ages, the independence and well-being of older adults, and the optimal quality of life for individuals with special needs. 

Job Summary

The Domestic Abuse Program Director is responsible for the development, coordination, and delivery of comprehensive domestic abuse services in Palm Beach County. This role provides direct, trauma-informed support to survivors while also leading program development, community outreach, prevention education, and partnership engagement. The position strengthens the Jewish community’s response to domestic abuse in Palm Beach County through integrated clinical care, prevention programming, and collaboration with community stakeholders.

Requirements

Essential Responsibilities

Direct Client Services & Case Management

· Serve as the primary point of contact for individuals seeking domestic abuse support, including crisis response and intake. 

· Conduct psychosocial assessments, safety planning, and risk assessments. 

· Provide trauma-informed case management, emotional support, and coordinate access to counseling, financial assistance, employment services, and other wraparound supports internally and with external community partners. 

· Maintain accurate documentation in electronic health records and ensure compliance with best practice standards. 

Program Development & Coordination

· Develop, implement, and evaluate domestic abuse programming, including support groups such as Women in High Conflict Relationships, and prevention initiatives.

· Lead and coordinate Relationships and Decisions, the teen-led peer-to-peer prevention program. Activities include, but are not limited to:

o Recruit, interview and train new “teen trainers” for the Relationships and Decisions program

o Conduct monthly meetings with the teen trainers

o Identify training opportunities (“gigs”) for teens in the community, including Jewish day schools

o Expand curriculum to stay current with grant opportunities.

· Track program outcomes and prepare reports for internal and external stakeholders.

Community Outreach & Education

· Design and deliver domestic abuse awareness, prevention, and empowerment education to community audiences, including synagogues and schools. 

· Represent the agency at community events, coalitions, and domestic abuse initiatives. 

· Build and maintain partnerships with domestic abuse organizations and community providers (e.g., AVDA, Harmony House, Jewish Women’s International). 

Leadership & Collaboration

· Serve as staff liaison, representing the Palm Beach County Jewish community at local or statewide activities, committees, and/or events.

· Re-establish KOLOT, a Jewish domestic abuse outreach task force, as one unified entity for the entire county; including meeting coordination and program planning. 

· Supervise or coordinate volunteers, interns, or program participants (e.g., teen educators). 

· Participate in agency quality improvement initiatives and program evaluation. 

Qualifications

Education & Experience

· Master’s degree in social work, Counseling, or related mental health field required. 

· Minimum 3–5 years of experience working with survivors of domestic abuse or in a related field. 

Skills & Competencies

· Strong clinical assessment, crisis intervention, and trauma-informed care skills.

· Strong knowledge of Jewish traditions, culture, and experience working within the Jewish community

· Program management, community outreach, and partnership development experience. 

· Excellent communication, facilitation, and public speaking abilities. 

· Ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain confidentiality, and exercise sound judgment. 

· Proficiency with electronic health records and MS Office tools. 

Working Conditions & Requirements

· Direct client interaction, and community outreach. 

· Some evening and weekend hours are required. 

· Local travel for meetings, presentations, and community engagement. 

· Ability to lift materials (up to ~20–30 lbs.) for outreach events. 

We offer a hybrid working environment, competitive salary, medical, paid vacation and sick time, paid holidays, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, 403b Retirement, EAP

Alpert JFS provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Drug Free Workplace