Executive Director-Family Justice Center

This position is Exempt from the State of Delaware Merit System

Recruitment #012125-MUAH09-100700

Summary Statement

The Executive Director of the Family Justice Center is appointed by and serves at the pleasure of a majority of the members of the Council.  This position requires a candidate who is strongly motivated to help victims and survivors.  The job entails developing policies and procedures, in collaboration with state, local, and community-based crime victim service providers and local survivors of violence and abuse, to ensure coordinated services are provided to victims and survivors of crime and to enhance the safety of victims, survivors, and professionals at the Family Justice Centers.

Preferred Qualification

Applicants who do not possess the preferred qualification will still be eligible to compete for this position if job requirements are met.

  1. Experience working under the supervision of a board of directors.
  2. Experience in the criminal justice system or other government or nonprofit agencies that deal with and/or provide services to its victims/survivors.

Essential Functions

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

  •  Manages day-to-day Council operations; acts as secretary to the Council.
  •  Prepares recommendations and proposes legislation for the Council and its committees to consider.
  •  Interprets the objectives, priorities, policies, and procedures of the Council.
  •  Proposes initiatives and actions to comply with the Family Justice Center law’s mandates and also   recommends changes to the Council’s Bylaws and other policies and procedures.
  •  Directs and supervises Council staff.
  •  Represents the Council on committees, commissions, and task forces. 

Job Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Executive Director – Family Justice Center

Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas. Please attach a resume with your online application or use the resume tab in DEL to provide a detailed description of how our education, training and/or experience meets each job requirement including employer, experience/responsibilities, and dates (month/year) of employment/training.

  1. Possession of a Bachelor’s degree or higher.  
  2. Experience in the field of victim work, including services for victims/survivors.  
  3. Experience in interpreting laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures. 
  4. Experience in staff supervision which includes planning, assigning, reviewing, and evaluating the work of others. 

Conditions of Hire

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware Executive Branch participates in the Federal E-Verify system where the State will provide the federal government with each new hires Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to our job seeker resources.

Benefits

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/

Selection Process

The application and resume are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position.  It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on the application and resume to include dates of employment, job title and job duties.  For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content.   Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment, education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.

Once you have submitted your application on-line, all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email.  Please keep your contact information current.  You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the “My Applications” tab at Delaware State Jobs.

Accommodations

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.  To request an auxiliary aid or service please call (302) 739-5458. TDD users should call the Delaware Relay Service Number 1-800-232-5460 for assistance.

The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.