Family Justice Center Executive Director

Overview

Anderson County is a great place to live, work, and explore. From the historic community of Clinton to the innovation legacy of Oak Ridge, known as "The Secret City" from its Manhattan Project roots, our county blends small-town warmth with big scientific impact. We are home to scenic treasures like Norris Lake, the Clinch River, Melton Hill Lake, and miles of rolling hills and wooded trails perfect for hiking, biking, paddling, and fishing.

Nearby Norris Dam State Park and Windrock Park add even more ways to get outside. You will also find a growing mix of local eats, family-friendly spots, festivals, and craft brews across our communities, making Anderson County a welcoming place to put down roots and enjoy East Tennessee life.

Anderson County Government is committed to being a top employer in the region and a great place to build a career. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package that includes generous paid sick and vacation leave, 14 paid holidays, medical, dental, and vision coverage, flexible spending accounts, employer-paid basic life insurance, supplemental insurance options, and a variety of wellness programs and resources to support our employees  overall well-being.

The Executive Director must oversee the Family Justice Center, a co-location of a multi-disciplinary team of professionals who work together, under one roof, to provide coordinated services to victims of family violence. The center must address victims of domestic violence and will also include sexual assault, child abuse, human trafficking, and elder abuse. Co-location of services is defined as having adequate space for the provision of services by public and private entities, ensuring victim safety and confidentiality.

The core concept is to provide one space where victims can receive services such as talking to an advocate, planning for safety, interviewing with a police officer, meeting with a prosecutor, receiving medical assistance, receiving information on emergency shelter, sexual assault advocacy, and getting help with transportation.

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required or assigned.

• Ability to communicate effectively with professional and administrative personnel.
• Ability to exercise judgment and discretion in applying and interpreting policies and procedures.
• Must be sensitive to the needs of people and able to carry a variety of leadership roles.
• Must possess a strong understanding of the dynamics of domestic violence, sexual assault, elder abuse, and human trafficking.
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills and be receptive to new ideas.
• Possesses ability to assess situations both within and outside the client system and determine priorities.
• Has a good working relationship with other staff; promotes teamwork, is very cooperative and handles delicate situations tactfully.
• Is committed to continued professional growth.
• Facilitates regular interaction and communication between on-site and off-site partners.
• Community awareness and marketing of the Family Justice Center.
• Facilitate on-site continuing education for on-site and off-site partners.
• Ensure all grant reports are completed promptly and submit such reports on time.
• Experience in working with individuals and families impacted by domestic and sexual violence
• Knowledge of best practices relating to family violence which includes identification, safety, confidentiality, and program development.
• Ability to work as part of a fast-paced multi-disciplinary team which includes the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse persons including law enforcement, criminal justice professionals, social service agencies and other systems that impact service delivery for victims of child abuse, domestic and sexual violence, and elder abuse.
• Knowledge of the criminal justice system.
• Skill in problem solving, decision making, and conflict resolution.
• Ability to deal with persons experiencing stress and the ability to communicate effectively in challenging client situations.
• Ability to work effectively under high pressure circumstances and manage crisis and emergency situations.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with diverse groups of individuals.

• Must have a history that reflects commitment to victim services (can be shown through community volunteerism or active involvement in clubs/organizations that advocate for the rights of victims/survivors of crime).
• Must have an associate or bachelor s (preferable) degree in psychology, social work, or related field, or be within 20 credit hours of obtaining that degree and actively pursuing credit hours needed to achieve it or have experience (paid or unpaid) working in the non-profit realm, preferably…