Safe House Child Advocate

Director of Grants and Compliance Women Aware, Inc. is seeking an experienced Director of Grants and Compliance to oversee grant management, compliance reporting, and funding oversight. This role ensures all grant-related activities are accurate, timely, and compliant with funding requirements and regulations. Responsibilities Oversee compliance monitoring, audits, and reporting processes Manage Grants Department and supervise Grants Manager Ensure compliance with grant requirements and GAAP standards Manage full grant lifecycle: proposal, budgeting, tracking, reporting, and closeout Serve as liaison with funding agencies and program leadership Identify and pursue new grant opportunities Ensure timely submission of RFPs and reports Support cross-functional collaboration with Finance and program teams Qualifications Bachelor’s degree required (Master’s preferred) Minimum 3 years of grant writing and management experience Strong writing, analytical, and budgeting skills Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Valid driver’s license Ability to lift up to 25 lbs Collaborative team setting Benefits 401(k) 401(k) matching Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Salary Range: $80k-90k Legal Advocate Women Aware, Inc. is seeking a compassionate, organized, and dedicated Legal Advocate to join our Family Justice Center team. This position plays a critical role in supporting survivors of domestic violence by providing advocacy, safety planning, court accompaniment, supportive counseling, and referrals to community resources. The ideal candidate is passionate about empowering survivors, knowledgeable about the judicial system, and committed to trauma‑informed care and social justice. Reports to: Director of the Family Justice Center Status: Non-Exempt Qualifications Bachelor’s degree preferred 3 years experience in domestic violence counseling and/or other direct services Knowledge of Criminal Justice a plus Good communication and writing skills Bilingual Hindi, Urdu or Spanish preferred Full time, M‑F Driver’s license: clean and valid Lifting up to 25lbs General Responsibilities Provide a safe, non‑judgmental, and empowering environment to clients. Maintain positive working relationships with Middlesex County Family Court Officials and other community organizations. Provide direct services to clients within the program in accordance with accepted standards of care and ethics of the profession. Specific Duties Provide victims with resources pertaining to the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act, referrals, safety planning, and supportive counseling. Provide direct services to DV victims, which includes explaining the judicial process/system and court accompaniment for restraining order hearings. Advocate with Law Enforcement, Family Courthouse personnel, Family Law Attorney, Prosecutors office and community organizations/agencies in order to facilitate the delivery and coordination of services. Maintain and submit statistical information and reports accurately and timely. Coordinate Legal Clinics and Workshops as directed by supervisor. Connection to third‑party immigration‑specific resources such as U Visa, T Visa, VAWA self‑petition and other immigration consultations. Provide domestic violence training to faith‑based leaders in the community. Attend and actively participate in staff meetings, interdepartmental meetings, in‑services, supervision, Agency events, etc. Other duties as assigned. Benefits 401(k) Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Family Justice Center Intake Specialist Company Overview Women Aware, Inc. has over 36 years of dedicated experience providing comprehensive services to survivors of domestic violence. Our mission is to empower individuals through practical skills, intensive case management, and a wide range of supportive programs designed to foster safety, independence, and well‑being. Job Summary We are seeking a compassionate and proactive Family Justice Center Intake Specialist to join our team. In this vital role, you will serve as the first point of contact for clients seeking assistance, providing empathetic support and guiding them through our services. Your energetic approach will help create a welcoming environment where survivors feel safe, heard, and empowered to take the next steps toward healing. Reports to: Coordinator of Advocacy Services Status: Non-Exempt Qualifications Full Time, M‑F, evenings as needed BA/BS in the social services field Domestic Violence experience, preferred Bilingual-Spanish required Excellent crisis intervention, case management, and organization skills required Driver’s license: clean and valid Lifting up to 25lbs General Responsibilities Provide a safe, non‑judgmental, and mission‑centered environment. Work collaboratively with Agency staff and community agencies to facilitate the delivery of services. Provides crisis intervention, case management, and linkage to services in accordance with accepted standards of care, ethics of the profession and the Agency’s confidentiality policy. Specific Duties Learn and integrate a trauma‑informed, client‑centered, approach using an anti‑oppressive lens, into your work with clients. First point of contact for survivors engaging in services. Responsible for ensuring direct services are provided to Family Justice Center clients: orient victims and families to the Center, conduct comprehensive initial intake, needs assessment for linkage to services, client advocacy, crisis intervention, resources, safety plan, and referrals. Schedule intake and follow‑up appointments as needed. Ensure survivors are receiving the services requested. Responsible to manage crisis helpline, collecting required documentation, and ensure service delivery. Maintain electronic case records for individual clients according to Agency documentation policy/procedure, and maintain other records as needed. Assist with submitting reports such as monthly program reports, FVPSA, and DV core stats to the Director of the Family Justice Center. Other duties as assigned. Benefits 401(k) 401(k) matching Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance PALS Advocate This job description is a broad outline of the responsibilities and duties of the PALS Advocate and will be amended as needed to meet the program priorities of Women Aware, Inc. (the “Agency”) and its ensuing work requirements. It should not be construed as a contract and does not create a contract of employment. Employment with the Agency is at will. Reports to: PALS Coordinator Status: Non-Exempt Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field required, master’s preferred DV and group experience, preferred Excellent crisis intervention and case management skills required Bilingual-Spanish required Full time, M‑Th, evenings Driver’s license – clean and valid Lifting up to 25 lbs. General Responsibilities In collaboration with the PALS Coordinator, it carries the responsibility for providing case management services to adult victims of domestic violence. This includes, but is not limited to, the following: Provide a safe, non‑judgmental, and empowering environment for clients and staff. Provide individual case management and group counseling services in accordance with accepted standards of care and ethics of the profession. Work collaboratively with Agency staff and community agencies to facilitate the delivery of services. Specific Duties Responsible for ensuring the following direct services are provided to non‑residential clients: hotline calls, intake appointments, individual weekly case management for PALS adults, group counseling, client advocacy, crisis intervention, resources and referrals. Manage childcare program following PALS curriculum as appropriate. Maintain case records for individual and group clients according to Agency documentation policy/procedure, administer evaluations and assessments, complete safety and goal plans with clients, and maintain other records as needed. Maintain contact with clients on the waiting list and update accordingly. Manage client database and hotline call log. Timely and accurately input statistics into the appropriate spreadsheets. Assist with submitting reports such as monthly program report, FVPSA, DV core stats, and PALS programmatic report to the PALS Coordinator. Other duties as assigned. Benefits 401(k) 401(k) matching Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Safe House Child Advocate This job description is a broad outline of the responsibilities and duties of the Child Advocate and will be amended, as needed, to meet the program priorities of Women Aware, Inc. (the “Agency”) and its ensuing work requirements. It should not be construed as a contract and does not create a contract of employment. Employment with the Agency is at will. Reports to: Director of Residential Services Status: Non-Exempt Qualifications Bachelor’s degree preferred Childcare/Education experience preferred Bilingual Spanish preferred Full Time, 12 p.m. – 8 p.m. Driver’s license: clean and valid Lifting up to 25lbs General Responsibilities In collaboration with the Coordinator of Residential Services, the position carries the responsibility for providing supportive service to residential victims of domestic violence. This includes, but is not limited to, the following: Provide a safe, non‑judgmental, and empowering environment to clients. Facilitate childcare and educational activities. Coordinate services on behalf of children in a domestic violence shelter. Work collaboratively with Agency staff in order to facilitate comprehensive services. Specific Duties Ensure that residential children are connected with the appropriate resources including support, advocacy, crisis intervention, safety planning, parenting support, information, and referrals. Liaison between Women Aware and Boards of Education, coordinating transportation with the child’s school or assisting with referring child to enroll in new school system or childcare. Complete safety assessment with parents on car seats, sleep safety, and overall household safety. Provide direct client services including childcare as well as age‑appropriate educational and/or recreational activities with safe house children. Ensure children are connected with appropriate services including therapy, early intervention, medical, dental, recreational, etc. Ensure each child leaves the program with a post‑shelter services plan. Facilitate activities that promote parent/child bonding. Model non‑violent conflict resolution and use of non‑violent forms of discipline. Update and maintain the “Child Activity Log” as well as Childcare stats in order to manage contacts and hours of services provided. Create and maintain the child activities binder in order to document activities provided to clients. Inspect all toys, crafts, and games to ensure they are child‑safe and have proper sanitation. Update and maintain Child Activities bulletin board. Alert Coordinator of Residential Services to any safety concerns. Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Coordinator of Residential Services. Benefits 401(k) Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Per Diem Caseworker Caseworkers needed to provide case management and crisis intervention services to victims of domestic violence in a residential facility on a per diem basis. Availability to work holidays, weekends (mornings or evenings) and overnight shifts. Bachelor’s degree preferred, domestic violence experience and proficient in Spanish a plus. Job responsibilities include: Answering the 24‑hour domestic violence hotline. Orienting residents to communal living in our residential facility. Providing ongoing information and advocacy to assigned clients during the stay. Supporting residents in achieving their goals in accordance with program guidelines and agency policy. Providing client transportation on an as‑needed basis. Domestic Violence Liaison This job description is a broad outline of the responsibilities and duties of the Domestic Violence Liaison (DVL) and will be amended as needed to meet the program priorities of Women Aware, Inc. (the “Agency”) and its ensuing work requirements. It should not be construed as a contract and does not create a contract of employment. Employment with the Agency is at will. Reports to: Clinical Director Status: Non-Exempt Qualifications BA in Social Work Preferred Minimum of 4 years DV experience Bilingual Spanish Preferred Good communication skills, ability to work independently and with people of diverse backgrounds Knowledge of community providers and resources Legal Advocacy experience a plus Must be flexible, able to travel, have a dependable car Full time, M‑F, evenings Driver’s licence – clean and valid Lifting up to 25lbs General Responsibilities In collaboration with the Clinical Director, this position carries the responsibility of bridging services between Women Aware, Inc. and Middlesex County DCP&P. This includes, but is not limited to the following: To strengthen and assist DCP&P caseworkers with DV assessments to identify abuse and intervention for victims of domestic violence and their children. Identify and bring to the attention of the supervisor, patterns of investigative practice that may raise concerns or issues that need policy or practice adjustment. Provide information about trends and best practices related to domestic violence. Provide a safe, non‑judgmental, and empowering environment to victims of domestic violence in accordance with accepted standards of care and ethics of the profession. Specific Duties Partner with DCP&P case workers on site and on home visits, or elsewhere, when appropriate. Provide direct short‑term support for clients, with a greater focus on the assessment of lethality cases, to assist them in understanding domestic violence and its impact. Provide case consultation to DCP&P caseworkers regarding dynamics of domestic violence, recommendations for additional services such as emergency shelter, housing, legal information/options, counseling, and BIP. Identify and make provisions for DCP&P trainings/development opportunities. Maintain monthly statistical reports; complete and submit stats accurately and timely. Maintain appropriate client files and open client cases when applicable, keeping charts orderly and up to date. Other duties as assigned by Clinical Director. Benefits 401(k) 401(k) matching Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Job Type: Full‑time #J-18808-Ljbffr Women Aware, Inc.