ABOUT US
Sanctuary for Families is New York’s leading service provider and advocate for survivors of domestic violence, sex trafficking and related forms of gender violence. Every year, Sanctuary empowers thousands of adults and children to move from fear and abuse to safety and stability, transforming lives through a comprehensive range of services. We provide a range of wrap-around services to help survivors rebuild their lives in the aftermath of abuse, and work to end gender violence through three key strategies: direct services, outreach and training, and systems-change advocacy. Our services are available in 12 locations throughout New York City.
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Senior Economic Empowerment Specialist, provides overall coordination of economic mobility services via “EEP+”, a program in the Economic Empowerment Programs department offering services that support survivors of gender-based violence in improving their economic mobility through targeted skills-based, vocational, educational trainings, and assistance with obtaining employment. Co-designs economic mobility service offerings, as well as coordinates training. Provides case management and employment services; supports survivors in Implementation and monitoring of appropriate service plans to meet identified economic mobility needs.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Collaborate with Senior Director of EEP to design programming for “EEP+”, focused on improving the economic mobility for survivors of gender-based violence in need of more individualized economic empowerment, employment, and fluency/literacy services
- Coordination of economic mobility focused training for survivors of gender-based violence
- Cultivate and maintain collaborative partnerships with community-based organizations, employers, staffing firms, temp agencies, and cooperative businesses to expand the pipeline of employment for EEP+ clients
- Oversee the EEP+ program and provide direct client services including intake and assessment, job search and career counseling, resume and cover letter writing and editing, assistance with intermediary contact with employers, and routine case management
- Implementation and monitoring of appropriate service plans to meet identified economic mobility needs for victims of gender-based violence
- Help to ensure EEP meets or exceeds program goals and outcome requirements
- Collaborate closely with other internal Sanctuary providers, including legal staff, clinical staff, shelter staff to ensure client stability and support
- Support Senior Director of EEP in any other duties or special projects as needed
- Master’s degree preferred in liberal arts, social sciences, human services or related field
- Fluency in Spanish and English required
- Minimum 3 years of experience in program coordination, economic development, workforce development or related focus
- Experience launching working cooperatives and developing training for entrepreneurs strongly preferred
- Supervisory experience or experience in directing the work of volunteers and interns is desirable
- Ability to think strategically and operationally by setting priorities and monitoring progress toward
- goals and objectives
- Ability to multitask, prioritize, and organize; excellent attention to detail
- Ability to adapt to and understand different environments and constituencies
- Strong oral and written communication skills as well as digital fluency
- Strong interpersonal skills and a demonstrable commitment to serving at-risk population required
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills required
- Understanding of and ability to work with people of diverse national, ethnic, cultural, religious and socioeconomic backgrounds
- Commitment to working to end gender-based violence
Budgeted Salary: $65,813 - $72,698 per year; based on relevant experience, pursuant to wage scale in accordance with collective bargaining agreement
Work position is Full-time; Salaried/ Exempt
Work schedule is currently Hybrid; must be able to meet job location schedule obligations
Benefits:
- Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Employer-paid life insurance
- Employer retirement contribution
- Paid time off
- Flex spending account
- Student loan assistance
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Gym reimbursement program
- Wellness program and rewards
All qualified applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of race, creed (religion), color, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status or domestic violence victim status, and other categories protected under Federal, New York state or New York city laws. Sanctuary for Families follows the requirements of the Human Rights Law including with regard to non-discrimination on the basis of prior criminal conviction and prior arrest.
People of color, trans and gender non-conforming people, people with disabilities, and survivors of gender-based violence are strongly encouraged to apply.
We recognize that the safety, healing and self-determination of survivors of domestic violence and related forms of gender violence is at the intersection of racial, gender, economic, immigrant, LGBTQ+, and disability justice, as well as many other critical issues. In order to realize our mission, Sanctuary strives to center DEI principles at every level of the organization and continues to deepen that commitment.
