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Training & Technical Assistance Attorney

Job Summary

The Training & Technical Assistance Attorney conducts trainings for domestic violence service providers, attorneys, law enforcement and court personnel to help them better serve teens, and for youth service providers and school personnel to help them understand domestic violence. The Attorney also provides one-on-one consultation to service providers and conducts impact work and advocacy within service systems. In addition, s/he provides direct legal services and advice to clients in the District of Columbia between the ages of 12 and 24 experiencing dating violence. The Training & Technical Assistance Attorney reports to the Policy & Technical Assistance Manager and assists in supervising volunteers and interns.

Essential Functions

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Providing training and technical assistance to service providers, through both group presentations and one-on-one consultation
• Participating in the planning and facilitation of conferences and meetings related to training and technical assistance
• Responding to requests for information, resources, and/or training on all aspects of teen dating violence and related issues
• Interviewing and representing clients in domestic violence-related court proceedings
• Providing advice, counsel and/or referral services over the telephone to callers
• Community building and forging and managing collaborations with schools, youth groups and service providers
• Developing and drafting training curricula, fact sheets, background memos, policy briefs, and other original materials for publication
• Collaborating with other organizations to assess, analyze and propose solutions to issues and problems around providing domestic violence services for youth
• Keeping informed of current developments, research, best practices and trends regarding teen dating violence and related issues
• Conducting training and ongoing supervision of volunteer attorneys, law students, interns, and other volunteers
• Assisting with program data tracking and evaluation
• Other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Licensed attorney in Washington, DC
• Minimum 2 years experience providing legal services to victims of domestic violence, preferably with experience assisting victims of teen dating violence
• Background working with youth in crisis and/or schools
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including legal research and writing skills
• Strong interpersonal and supervision skills
• Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks while maintaining attention to detail
• Sound judgment and professionalism
• Ability to work with diverse groups of people
• Patience, enthusiasm and a positive attitude
• Resourcefulness, creativity and strong problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs
• Bilingual in Spanish and English strongly preferred

Salary

Position pays $40,000 to $42,500, depending on experience. Break the Cycle offers a generous array of benefits including but not limited to health, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, 403(b) retirement plan and vacation leave.

Break the Cycle is an equal opportunity employer.

Email, fax or mail cover letter and resume to:

Training & Technical Assistance Attorney Search | Break the Cycle
P.O. Box 21034 | Washington, DC 20009
Fax: 202.824.0747 | Email: jobs@breakthecycle.org

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis as they are received. Download this job description.

Technical Assistance Coordinator

Job Summary

Break the Cycle’s technical assistance program provides national leadership to service providers across the country who work with young people experiencing dating violence or sexual violence. The Technical Assistance Coordinator is responsible for coordination of trainings and events, communication strategies, and program evaluation. The Technical Assistance Coordinator reports directly to the Policy and Technical Assistance Manager of the Washington DC office.

Essential Functions

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Coordinating all logistics for technical assistance meetings, trainings and events
• Participating in the creation of educational materials for print and electronic distribution
• Developing and implementing communication strategies for the technical assistance department, including maintaining a listserv and interactive website
• Coordinating design and layout of all technical assistance materials and communications
• Assisting the technical assistance department to stay informed of current developments, best practices, new research, reports and trends regarding teen dating violence and related issues
• Creating and implementing systems for tracking and evaluating program data
• Other program-related and administrative duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Significant knowledge of or experience with website management and communications technologies
• Strong communication and/or marketing skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, including Excel and Access
• Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks while maintaining attention to detail
• Sound judgment and professionalism
• Ability to work with diverse groups of people
• Experience in publication design preferred
• Experience in non-profit settings preferred

Salary

Position pays $28,500 to $30,500, depending on experience. Break the Cycle offers a generous array of benefits including but not limited to health, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, 403(b) retirement plan and vacation leave.

Closing Date

Position will be filled as soon as possible.

Break the Cycle is an equal opportunity employer.

Email, fax or mail cover letter and resume to:

Technical Assistance Coordinator Search | Break the Cycle
P.O. Box 21034 | Washington, DC 20009
Fax: 202.824.0747 | Email: jobs@breakthecycle.org

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis as they are received. Download this job description.