FAMILY VIOLENCE PREVENTION PROGRAM COORDINATOR

The City of Milwaukee is proud to employ a diverse workforce committed to providing exemplary service to its residents. If you are passionate about being part of an inclusive team of public servants, please consider the following opportunity.

The Family Violence Prevention Coordinator plays a pivotal role in supporting citywide initiatives to reduce family and gender-based violence.

Program Coordination

• Assist with budget and grant management, program planning and evaluation, and report writing for the Family Violence Prevention Program.
• Engage in project development, including connecting with community collectives to strengthen the City’s violence prevention strategies.
• Analyze data from community feedback, interviews, case studies, incident reports, service utilization metrics, and surveys to assess the impact of family violence prevention efforts and track trends in violence and service effectiveness.
• Utilize the Geographic Information System (GIS) to map trends.
• Use secure databases and reporting systems for tracking data.
• Utilize tools for statistical analysis and assist in data collection and research for best practices.

Community Collaboration, Education, and Legislation

• Engage with diverse communities to ensure the Family Violence Prevention Program is culturally sensitive and accessible.
• Build partnerships and maintain relationships with local organizations, community groups, law enforcement, healthcare providers, and social service agencies to create a collaborative network for addressing family violence.
• Advocate for enhanced safety, support for victims and their families, and well-being for all residents by participating in outreach work and providing education.
• Represent the City of Milwaukee and the Office of Community Wellness and Safety (OCWS) in the community during presentations, workshops, or location information sessions.
• Provide referral and follow-up resources to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, interpersonal violence, and intentional injury.
• Assess and advise OCWS and Milwaukee Commission on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault (MCDVSA) on pending legislation and policy relevant to domestic violence, sexual assault, interpersonal violence, and intentional injury.

Milwaukee Commission on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Support

• Staff the Milwaukee Commission on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault (MCDVSA), including scheduling and facilitating meetings and disseminating meeting minutes.
• Support local, state, and national initiatives that involve collaborating with the MCDVSA, including the Wisconsin Coalition Against Domestic Violence and the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence.
• Ensure coordination and alignment with national best practices to prevent domestic violence and sexual assault.  
• Link victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, interpersonal violence, and intentional injury with community services and resources.
• Respond to media inquiries.
• Attend and participate in committees and community meetings.

We welcome qualified individuals with disabilities who are interested in employment and will make reasonable accommodations during the hiring process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, as amended by the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) of 2008.

• Must work beyond standard business hours, including evening and weekends hours, to meet the departmental needs.
• This position requires traveling to various sites throughout the City of Milwaukee.

1. Bachelor’s degree in a human services field such as public health, social work, education, health education, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
2. A valid driver’s license at time of appointment and throughout employment.

Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

NOTICE: Please do not attach your academic transcripts to your employment application. The hiring department will verify candidates’ education as part of the background screening process before extending any job offers.

Technical

• Knowledge of public relations and community outreach best practices.
• Knowledge of grant funding through public and private sources.
• Skill in reading and interpreting technical documents such as policies, procedures, ordinances, statutes, and administrative rules.
• Ability to use spreadsheets, databases, project management, and word processing software to develop reports, business correspondence, and summary data.
• Ability to gather and interpret data and respond to data requests.
• Ability to create visual aids based off of statistics for presentations.

Communication and Interpersonal

• Written communication skills to create reports, business correspondence, and procedural manuals.
• Verbal communication and presentation skills to represent the program effectively.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with the public, elected officials, community groups, co-workers, and management.  
• Ability to provide services in a culturally sensitive manner.
• Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with coworkers and clients whose backgrounds may differ from one’s own.
• Strong public relations skills.

Judgment, Responsibility, and Problem Solving

• Analytical and problem-solving skills to review and analyze data and provide informed decisions and conclusions.
• Ability to demonstrate effective judgment and discretion in handling sensitive information.
• Ability to multi-task and stay organized to meet varying deadlines.
• Ability to work independently with a high degree of initiative.
• Ability to maintain composure during stressful situations.
• Honesty, integrity, and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to serve as an effective steward of City resources.

The current salary range (Pay Range 2GX) is $58,656-76,474 annually, and the resident incentive salary range for City of Milwaukee Residents is $60,416-$78,768 annually. Appointment above the minimum is possible based upon level of experience and other qualifications and is subject to approval.

BENEFITS

The City of Milwaukee provides a comprehensive benefit program that includes the following:

• Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) Defined Benefit Pension Plan
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
• Health and Dental Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Comprehensive Wellness Program
• Onsite Clinic Services
• Onsite Employee Assistance Program
• Alternative Work Schedules
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Group Life Insurance
• Tuition Benefits
• Paid Vacation
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Leave and other paid leave
• Flexible Spending Arrangement
• Commuter Value Pass 

For full details of the benefits offered by the City of Milwaukee, please visit https://city.milwaukee.gov/der/benefits.

THE SELECTION PROCESS will be job related and will consist of one or more of the following: an evaluation of education, experience and/or responses to supplemental questions; a written or performance test, a structured interview, or other assessment methods. The Department of Employee Relations reserves the right to call only the most qualified candidates to structured interviews and performance examinations. Structured interviews may include written exercises. Selection process component weights will be determined by further analysis of the job.

INITIAL FILING DATE – The selection process will be held as soon as practical after the deadline listed above. Receipt of applications may be discontinued at any time after this date without prior notice. However, recruitment may continue until the needs of the City have been met. Qualified applicants will be notified of the date, time, and place of the selection process components. Unless otherwise required by law, the City of Milwaukee will not provide alternative selection process dates or times. The applicant is responsible for attending all phases of the job selection process at the time and place designated by the City of Milwaukee.

• Applications and further information can be accessed by visiting www.jobapscloud.com/MIL.
• Applications should be submitted no later than the deadline listed above.
• If you would like assistance completing an application, please contact the Department of Employee Relations at (414) 286-3751 or staffinginfo@milwaukee.gov.
• The Department of Employee Relations is located in City Hall, 200 E Wells St, Room 706, Milwaukee, WI 53202.

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The City of Milwaukee values and encourages diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.