Career Opportunities
Rose Brooks Center is a 501 C-3 organization who’s mission is to break the cycle of domestic violence so that individuals and families can live free of abuse. We are proud of the work that we do, and we work together to rebuild, reclaim, and save lives threatened by domestic violence. (Click on the image to view the team at Rose Brooks Center)
Rose Brooks Center realizes that every career is a personal journey and everyone has a unique belief statement motivating them each day. See if you can identify with any of the following statements from our staff:
- I believe my work supports a cause that makes a difference in our community.
- I believe I work for an organization that recognizes and values diversity.
- I believe I belong to a team who supports me and can count on me for support.
- I believe I can partner with volunteers who are passionate and dedicated to our mission.
- I believe I can balance the challenges at work with the priorities in my personal life.
- I believe my unique talents and skills can help break the cycle of domestic violence.
- I believe my work can change the lives of women and children, enabling them to live free of abuse.
Rose Brooks Center offers satisfying careers for people ready to use their unique talents and skills to help us fulfill our mission. A satisfying career means different things to different people. For some it’s the opportunity to do outstanding work or to develop new skills. For others it’s the chance to make a difference in people’s lives or to assume additional responsibilities. Regardless of your aspirations, you have the opportunity to professionally excel at Rose Brooks Center. We invite you to investigate current position openings and consider joining us as we make a difference in our community.
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| Project SAFE Education Specialist | Accountant Intern | |
| Shelter Women's Therapist- Bi-Lingual | Bridge Coordinator | |
| PRN Contract - Shelter Women's Therapist | ||
Accountant-Intern
Non-Exempt (no pay position)
REPORTS TO:
Chief Financial Officer
JOB SUMMARY: Provide accounting support.
Under the supervision of the Chief Financial Officer and accounting staff
PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Performance of General Accounting functions:
a. Assist with month end grant billing, input of invoices into Accounts Receivable System, recording receipt of grant payments.
b. Accurately process weekly Accounts Payable runs to pay Rose Brooks Center bills. Ensure proper approval and timely payments. Sustain active vendor relationships.
c. Ensure all accounting procedures are followed according to legal and ethical standards as established by government for non-profit organizations and Rose Brooks Center’s policies.
2. Provide assistance in the maintenance of the Accounting System and General Ledger
a. Prepare and record various journal entries
b. Review, process, and record banking activities
c. Assist in the preparation of monthly financial statements
3. Performance of accurate financial reporting:
a. Maintain recordkeeping for Grant Programs
b. Accurate reporting and invoicing of Grant Programs
c. Assist in the preparation of budgets for grants and contracts
d. Prepare various reports and analysis for management
e. Organization and maintenance of Finance Department filing systems
f. Assist with ad-hoc projects and general office support tasks when necessary.
OTHER ASPECTS OF THE JOB:
Perform all job responsibilities while demonstrating proficiency in all RBC Competencies and a commitment to the overall mission of Rose Brooks Center.
Perform functions of job according to agency policies and procedures.
Attend scheduled staff and team meetings.
WORK HOURS:
This position is a part time and a non-pay position. Flexible work hours and days, 10-15 hours a week. Minimum 3 (three) month assignment.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required Experience
• Computer skills including network administration and MS Office skills.
• Prefer at least 2 years in general accounting experience. Must have Accounting 1 & 2, Intermediate Accounting 1 & 2 or equivalent
• Overall GPA 3.0 or above
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles
• Ability to work independently and complete duties and projects with little direct supervision.
• Ability to accurately work under pressure in meeting deadlines.
• Good communication skills
• Proven organizational skills
Required Education:
• Working towards a BA/BS in Accounting or equivalent experience
Rose Brooks Center, a non-profit domestic violence agency, seeks a full-time Bridge/On-Call Coordinator, reporting to the Director of Community Programs. Approximately 85% of this position will be responsible for providing direct crisis/non-crisis advocacy and safety planning services to victims of domestic violence including in the clinic or hospital setting. Through marketing, training, and coordination of services the position will develop and maintain the awareness and utilization of the Bridge Program to others – both internally and externally. Additionally, responsibilities include hospital and clinic policy development, task force leadership, public speaking, and after-hours on-call availability. The remaining 15% will be to recruit, hire, and provide supervision and leadership to PRN Part-time Bridge Advocates and volunteer Bridge Program advocates.
Other Aspects of the Job:
Perform all job responsibilities while demonstrating proficiency in all RBC Competencies and a commitment to the overall mission of Rose Brooks Center.
Perform functions of job according to agency policies and procedures.
Fulfill obligations as a mandated reporter of child abuse/neglect according to Missouri statutes.
Fulfill obligations as a mandated reporter of elder abuse/neglect according to Missouri statutes.
Attend scheduled staff and team meetings.
This position requires carrying a pager.
Qualifications:
1. Required:
• Bachelors degree required-social/human services field preferred
• Minimum one-year domestic violence advocacy/crisis intervention experience
• Experience with facilitating, presenting and training others in a workplace setting
• Minimum one-year experience as a manager of others, including experience with scheduling, interviewing/hiring and developing others.
• Ability to work collaboratively and cooperatively with others, both internally and externally
• Ability to function independently with minimal direct supervision
• Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with community partners
• Valid driver’s license and insurance
2. Preferred:
• Knowledgeable of hospital/health care operations
• Cultural Competency and Bi-lingual English/Spanish
Hours:
This is a full time, exempt position and requires a minimum of 40 hours per week. The Bridge/On-Call Coordinator works in an office, hospital, and clinic environment and requires limited local travel. It requires flexible hours including evening and weekends.
To Apply:
Apply online below or email resume and cover letter with salary requirements to:
Human Resources
P.O. Box 320599
Kansas City, MO. 64132
HumanResources@rosebrooks.org
Candidates must consent to a Background Check and Children’s Division (Central Registry/Child Abuse) Screening
Deadline:
Open until filled per required qualifications.
Rose Brooks Center is an equal opportunity employer who values and embraces diversity
Project SAFE Education Specialist
Rose Brooks Center seeks a full-time Project SAFE Education Specialist to coordinate and deliver educational presentations to youth on violence prevention and personal safety; and oversees program evaluation. Primary responsibilities include planning, marketing and delivering educational presentations on preventing violence, enhancing personal safety, and preventing teen dating violence to a target audience of middle school students. Additional responsibilities include evaluating the presentations and overseeing data control and documentation of performance measures, customer satisfaction and evaluation data in accordance with agency and grant reporting requirements.
Qualifications:
• 2+ years education and training experience
• Knowledge of the cycle of domestic violence
• Prevention program experience working with youth and parents
• Computer literacy
• Proven organizational skills
• Effective team member in collaboration and cooperation
• Experience in developing and maintaining strong relationships
• Able to maintain accurate, timely documentation of services
• Experience providing culturally competent services and/or cultural diversity training
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology or related field or commensurate work experience.
Hours:
Full Time - 40 hours/wk. May include evening and weekend hours, as needed.
To Apply:
Send resume and cover letter to:
Human Resources
P.O. Box 320599
Kansas City, MO. 64132
Candidates must consent to a Background Check and Children’s Division (Central Registry/Child Abuse) Screening
Deadline:
Open until filled with qualified candidate. For questions, including a complete job description, please contact Human Resources, x413.
Rose Brooks Center is an equal opportunity employer who values and embraces diversity.
Rose Brooks Center, a non-profit domestic violence agency seeks a full-time, exempt Donor Stewardship Manager to conduct research and provide strategic direction toward the creation of Individual Giving programs, and provide management and oversight to Individual Giving and other projects as assigned. The Donor Stewardship Manager is responsible for the oversight and management of all gift processing confidential donor records, coordinates and executes correspondence and reports; maintains verbal and written communication with internal and external constituents and provides support for the resource development activities of the Community Giving team. This position reports to the Chief Development Officer.
Principle Responsibilities:
- Accurate processing of contributions, pledges and in-kind donations.
- Donor Stewardship management via gift acknowledgments, pledge reminders, invoices and other correspondence.
- Strategic and creative planning for Individual Giving programs. Secure $575,000 Individual giving goal, with the support of the CDO, through creation/management of projects as assigned.
- Manage direct mail program; oversee 8-10 direct mail appeals annually. Manage vendor relationships and track response and success rate for each appeal.
- Manage and develop monthly and multi-year financial pledge commitments to ensure effective communication is established for pledge requests, reminders, and receipt of gifts.
- Manage approximately 100 individuals who have made a multi-year commitment.
- Create and manage Individual Giving Levels Program towards support of annual Individual Giving goal.
- Create and manage formal Planned Giving Program.
- Serve as the administrator of the donor database, including data input; tracking, and maintain confidential database information, records, filing systems and report generation and analysis.
- Coordinate Third Party fundraising events
- Provide support for fundraising events.
- Other duties as assigned.
OTHER ASPECTS OF THE JOB:
- Perform all job responsibilities while demonstrating proficiency in all RBC Competencies and a commitment to the overall mission of Rose Brooks Center.
- Perform functions of job according to agency policies and procedures.
- Attend scheduled staff and team meetings.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field or commensurate work experience.
- Two to three years experience recommending Individual Giving strategies; creating and managing development projects – non-profit project management preferred
- Two to three years experience administrative/support, preferably in a non-profit development office. Advanced proficiency in MS Office (Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint). Database management experience – Sage Fundraising or Raiser’s Edge 50 preferred.
- Experience managing vendor contracts
- Ability to present information concisely and effectively verbally and in writing.
- Ability to work both independently and in a team environment with limited oversight and direction and exercise good judgment and decision-making.
- Excellent time management and organization skills; ability to prioritize work and handle multiple tasks with attention to detail.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to represent the agency in a professional way to the public that maintains and develops positive working relationships.
- Ability to maintain high level of confidentiality and demonstrate a professional, positive demeanor with a high level of integrity.
- Working knowledge of principles/procedures of office administration, basic accounting, business file management and contemporary equipment usage.
Hours:
Full time, M-F, a minimum of 40-hours per week. Must have flexible schedule and have the ability to work special events, evenings and weekend hours.
To Apply:
Submit online below OR send resume, cover letter and salary requirements to:
Human Resources, Lisa Behrens
P.O. Box 320599
Kansas City, MO 64132 or
Email:
HumanResources@rosebrooks.org
Open until filled per qualifications. For questions, please contact Human Resources, x413.
Rose Brooks Center is an equal opportunity employer who values and embraces diversity.
PRN Contract - SHELTER WOMEN’S THERAPIST
Rose Brooks Center, a non-profit domestic violence agency, seeks a Missouri licensed PRN Contract Shelter Women’s Therapist to work a part-time flexible schedule in delivering trauma-informed, therapeutic counseling services to victims of domestic violence.
Primary responsibilities include the delivery of individual and group therapy, as well as individual assessments and crisis intervention to adult victims of domestic violence. The PRN Contract Shelter Women’s Therapist will provide consultation as needed to staff around issues faced in healing from domestic violence, and the intersection of mental health, domestic violence and trauma.
Qualifications:
Required:
• Experience in providing individual therapy and counseling services
• Experience in facilitating group therapy services
• Knowledge of domestic violence
• Experience providing culturally competent services or cultural diversity training
• Skilled in assessing mental health/substance abuse issues for clients
• Ability to work collaboratively and cooperatively with others- both internally and externally
• Ability to function independently with minimal direct supervision
• Valid driver’s license and insurance
Preferred:
• Work experience in crisis intervention with trauma survivors
• Work experience with children and families in a Human Services capacity
• Bi-lingual Spanish and English
Required Education:
• Master’s degree in clinical social work or counseling psychology field with appropriate Missouri licensure.
Hours:
Part Time approx 15-20 hours/wk. Flexible schedule - day and evening hours. Available for periodic on-call rotation and some weekends.
To Apply:
Apply online below or send resume, cover letter and hourly rate to:
Human Resources
P.O. Box 320599
Kansas City, MO 64132
HumanResources@rosebrooks.org
Candidates must consent to a Background Check and Children’s Division (Central Registry/Child Abuse) Screening
Deadline: Open until filled per qualifications. For questions about this contract position, please contact Human Resources, 816-523-5550 x413.
SHELTER WOMEN’S THERAPIST (Bilingual Spanish/English)
Rose Brooks Center, a non-profit domestic violence agency, seeks a full-time Shelter Women’s Therapist to deliver trauma-informed, therapeutic counseling services to victims of domestic violence. Primary responsibilities include the delivery of individual and group therapy, as well as individual assessments and crisis intervention to adult victims of domestic violence. The Shelter Women’s Therapist will provide consultation as needed to staff around issues faced in healing from domestic violence, and the intersection of mental health, domestic violence and trauma. In addition, this position will have the opportunity to provide related education and training to staff and community partners. This position reports to the Shelter Women’s Lead Therapist.
Qualifications:
Required:
• Experience in providing individual therapy and counseling services
• Experience in facilitating group therapy services
• Knowledge of domestic violence
• Bi-lingual Spanish and English
• Experience providing culturally competent services or cultural diversity training
• Skilled in assessing mental health/substance abuse issues for clients
• Ability to work collaboratively and cooperatively with others- both internally and externally
• Ability to function independently with minimal direct supervision
• Valid driver’s license and insurance
Preferred:
• Work experience in crisis intervention with trauma survivors
• Work experience with children and families in a Human Services capacity
Required Education:
• Master’s degree in clinical social work or counseling psychology field with appropriate Missouri licensure or licensure eligible.
Hours:
Full Time – 40 hours/wk. Day and evening hours required. Available for periodic on-call rotation and some weekends.
To Apply:
Apply online or send resume and cover letter to:
Human Resources
P.O. Box 320599
Kansas City, MO 64132
HumanResources@rosebrooks.org
Candidates must consent to a Background Check and Children’s Division (Central Registry/Child Abuse) Screening
Deadline: Open until filled per qualifications. For questions about this position, please contact Human Resources, 816-523-5550 x413.
Rose Brooks Center is an equal opportunity employer who values and embraces diversity.
Benefits
At Rose Brooks Center, we’re as passionate about our employees as we are about our mission. Our leaders and are Board of Directors are committed to providing a work environment that meets the needs of our employees — both personally and professionally. Attracting talented, committed employees means offering a comprehensive and competitive benefits package in a people-centered work environment. Our benefits include…
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Health and Dependent Care Flexible Savings Account
- Retirement Savings Account
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Generous Paid Time Off – Vacation, Sick and Personal Time
- Nine Paid Holidays
- Onsite Fitness Center
- Flexible Work Schedules
Eligibility for some employee benefits is based on a minimum number of hours worked per week. Specific benefits information is available in the summary plan descriptions for each plan.
Diversity
Domestic violence affects people of all races, ethnicities, genders, religions, ages, sexual orientations, national origins and disabilities. Rose Brooks Center is committed to ensuring that our workforce and volunteers reflect our client’s diverse population. Cultural competency is a huge priority and an expectation of all staff members. Embracing and respecting diversity enriches our organization with the talent and perspective we need to achieve our mission of breaking the cycle of domestic violence.
Rose Brooks Center works to integrate diversity into our daily operations with initiatives such as:
- Diversity Development Committee (DDC): The DDC is a group of staff members who make recommendations on ways to change or improve programs focused on developing a culturally competent workforce.
- Staff Diversity Programming: Each staff member is required to attend a minimum of three diversity activities each year as reflected in his or her performance review.
- Recruiting Strategies: Specific steps to recruit diverse staff are included in the sourcing strategy of each open position.
- Corporate Membership: Rose Brooks Center has established a corporate partnership with The Urban League of Kansas City.
