Employment Opportunities
L.I. Against Domestic Violence offers a holistic approach to services to address all aspects of the lives of victims of domestic violence.
We are currently seeking to fill a number of positions, one (1) Executive Assistant, one (1) DV Shelter House Manger/Coordinator of Shopping and Repairs one (1) Bilingual Precinct Advocate, one (1) Per Diem/PT Group Counselor, one (1) Part-time Shelter Counselor .
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Position: Full-Time Executive Assistant
Position Description: L.I. Against Domestic Violence is currently seeking an Executive Assistant to provide high-level administrative support to the Executive Director and other Senior Staff. The role includes clerical work, book-keeping and relationship management responsibilities.
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for all clerical/administrative needs of ED
- Gather and prepare monthly Board Meeting packets
- Oversee inventory, maintain records of and conduct periodic physical inventories of its fixed assets to verify the propriety of its records and all other inventory
- Assist ED, the Fundraising Coordinator and other key staff members in determining agencies program goals and financial needs.
- Assist ED on proposals, providing research as required
- Obtain price quotes/bids, i.e. printing, office repairs, shelter renovations and repairs, etc.
- Prepare monthly bank reconciliations
- Prepare weekly/monthly billing
- Enter accounts payable bills and run checks
- Review electronic payroll and time accrual to make manual updates to the system as necessary.
- Reconcile quarterly payroll reports.
- Assist during annual audit
- Maintain policies and protocols as indicated by supervisor, funders and the Organization.
- Attend staff meetings and required training sessions as directed.
Minimum Qualifications: Knowledge of QuickBooks, Excel, Word and secretarial skills. Good writing and communication skills, 3 to 5 years administrative experience; type 50 wpm, possess full secretarial and computer skills. Well organized; good communication skills; pleasant disposition, able to get along well with others; highly motivated and self-starter. Associate’s Degree, good communication and writing skills.
Application:
Send a resume and cover letter expressing your interest in this position to:
Colleen Merlo
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Position:
Seeking a DV Shelter House Manager/Coordinator of Shopping and Repairs
Location:
Town of Islip
Hours:
35 hours per week; Monday – Friday 11:00am – 7:00pm, on an as needed basis Wednesday hours are 7:45am-3:45pm
Start Date:
Immediately
Position Description:
Provide transportation for residents, Inventory food and shelter supplies, Review nutrition, menu planning, practical shopping, etc. to clients. Pick up donations and supplies, Perform minor repairs and upkeep as appropriate; report needed repairs to supervisor. Report all necessary repairs to SD. Contact repair people to get estimates and arrange for repair work upon approval; oversee their work to conclusion. Familiarize self with hotline intake process and, when necessary, act as a back-up on crisis hotline. Maintain valid, acceptable NYS Driver's License.
L.I. Against Domestic Violence is required by law to conduct criminal history/background checks on all shelter employees.
Qualifications:
Commitment to working with people whose lives have been af byfected domestic violence. High School degree required, Bachelor’s degree preferred.
To Apply:
Send a resume and cover letter expressing your interest in this position to:
Mary Ortega
320 Carleton Ave, Suite 8000
Central Islip, NY 11722
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Position:
Bilingual Precinct Advocate (seeking to fill 1 opening)
Location:
Suffolk County
Hours:
Friday-Sunday 3pm-11pm, Tuesday & Wednesday 8:30am-4:30pm
Start Date:
As soon as possible
Position Description:
Precinct Advocate will work three evenings per week in his/her designated Precinct providing victims of domestic violence with crisis intervention services, information on rights and options regarding the criminal justice process and information & referrals to all LIADV services as well as outside resources. Additionally, the Precinct Advocate will work one business day in the Suffolk County courts assisting clients in obtaining orders of protection and one business day in the LIADV administrative office. Extensive paid training Monday – Friday 8:30am-4:30pm. Strong organizational and communication skills required. Applicants must be bilingual.
Qualifications:
A commitment to working with people whose lives have been affected by domestic violence. Associates degree in related field; experience working with domestic violence issues and/or similar type work with not for profit.
To Apply:
Send a resume and cover letter expressing your interest in this position to:
w.linsalata@liadv.org
Fax to 631-666-9208 - Attention Wendy Linsalata
Position:
Per Diem/PT Group Counselor (seeking to fill 1 opening)
Location:
Town of Islip
Hours:
1-2 hours each week per assigned support group with the potential of an additional hour monthly for supervision. Time and Day will be designated in offer letter.
Start Date:
Immediate
Position Description:
L.I. Against Domestic Violence is currently seeking a Coordinator of Development and Outreach to oversee a growing The Domestic Violence Counselor will provide group counseling services for children and/or adults that have been affected by family violence. The successful candidate will facilitate clients through brief solution focused treatment that incorporates modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral, Role play, supportive strengths perspective, Art therapy, and Domestic Violence education within a group setting.
Groups are designed to provide supportive counseling services to help with self- esteem, safety planning, and to decrease the negative feelings that are a direct result of violence. With the above, it is our hope that the client will live a life free of violence.
Qualifications:
Three years group counseling experience and a deep understanding of group dynamics; Masters and License in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling or related field.
To Apply:
Send a resume and cover letter expressing your interest in this position to:
Colleen Merlo
320 Carleton Ave, Suite 8000
Central Islip, NY 11722
c.merlo@liadv.org
Position:
Seeking a Part-time Shelter Counselor (seeking to fill 1 opening)
Location:
Town of Islip
Hours:
This position requires flexibility to accommodate the scheduling and emotional needs of current clients at the shelter (which varies over time). The PT Shelter Counselor will work (10-15 hours a week) to be completed during day and evening hours Monday through Saturday. Times/days vary according to program needs.
Start Date:
Immediate
Position Description:
The Domestic Violence Counselor will provide counseling services for victims of domestic violence; including adults and children who have been affected by family violence in a residential setting; providing both group and individual counseling in a shelter for victims of domestic violence. The successful candidate will guide clients through brief solution focused treatment that incorporates the use of cognitive behavioral, role play, supportive strengths perspective, insight, and group counseling. Our Counseling Program provides supportive counseling services to help with self-esteem, safety planning, and to decrease the negative feelings that are a direct result of the violence. With the above, it is our hope that the client will live a life free of violence.
Qualifications:
Commitment to working with people whose lives have been affected domestic violence. A Licensed, Master Level Clinician with 2 years’ experience working with victims of trauma in an individual and group setting, knowledge of the varied backgrounds of the Long Island community, an understanding of the dynamics of a domestic violence relationship, trauma informed care and of group dynamics. We will seek a clinician who has experience with adults and can incorporate Cognitive Therapies and Art Therapy into counseling. Bi-lingual in Spanish and English applicants are encouraged to apply.
To Apply:
Send a resume and cover letter expressing your interest in this position to:
Colleen Merlo
320 Carleton Ave, Suite 8000
Central Islip, NY 11722
c.merlo@liadv.org
