OCVA Program Coordinator (COM 2) — Washington State Department of Commerce, Office of Crime Victims Advocacy
Organization: Washington State Department of Commerce, Office of Crime Victims Advocacy
Job Title: OCVA Program Coordinator (COM 2)
City: Olympia
State: WA
Annual Salary: $55,584.00 - $74,724.00
Qualifications:
Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s Degree AND two years of professional experience in community, trade or economic development with a focus in management or delivery of services and/or administration of crime victims services/assistance or related field (crime, victim services, mental health services, etc.).
o If the applicant does not have a Bachelor’s Degree, six years of professional experience, or six years total of a combination of higher education and professional experience as described.
o A graduate or advanced degree may substitute for one year of the required experience.
• One-year experience working for or in partnership with organizations based in marginalized or underserved communities and Native American tribes.
• Experience in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) competencies:
o DEI knowledge, understanding, and commitment
o Self-awareness and commitment to growth
o Cultivating mutually beneficial and trusting strategic partnerships
o Inclusive excellence and allyship
o Measuring for success and improvement
Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience working with grants to community-based and criminal justice organizations assisting crime victims and/or experience in contracting public funds to community agencies.
• Experience interpreting and applying detailed policies and procedures.
• Ability to meet budget, grant, and reporting deadlines with high degree of accuracy.
• Ability to develop, organize and conduct application and contracting processes including writing and negotiating performance-based grants.
• Demonstrated high-level of interpersonal communication skills with both grantees and colleagues; this includes clear oral and written communication; being collaborative, and building and maintaining relationships.
To be considered for this position the following are needed:
A complete and detailed online application.
A cover letter (enter online).
At least three professional references (enter online).
For questions about this recruitment, p
Description:
OCVA Program Coordinator Duties:
OCVA funds victim services across the state, working with nonprofits, tribal governments, and local governments. This position will work in all three of OCVA’s programmatic areas (sexual assault, domestic violence, and victims of crime). This position will work with each team when there is a need for additional supports due to things such as (but not limited to): staff vacancies, new funding, or new program implementation strategies.
Below is a snapshot of the program coordinator duties and activities.
Program Development
- Assist with the development of funding applications and track the status of applications submitted.
- Review applications to verify they are complete, follow up with applicants on any questions or issues.
Grant Management
- Prepare, review, and route grant documents, including an approved budget and scope of work.
- Monitor grants to make sure the work plan and budget are on track. This includes reviewing and approving invoices – which are often submitted monthly; reviewing and analyzing service and activity data – which is often submitted quarterly.
- Monitoring can include formal site visits and monitoring reports, as well as informal communications such as emails and phone calls. Program Coordinators complete risk assessments and monitoring plans for each grantee.
- Monitoring includes communication with section managers on how grantees are doing, and working across the team on any additional supports or actions needed.
Technical Assistance
- In consultation with the section manager, provide information and resources on grant compliance and victim service best practices. Staff often refer to professional experience, research, service standards, funding requirements, and coordinate with technical assistance providers that assist OCVA grantees and partners.
- Commerce is dedicated to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but unsure if your experience m
Benefits:
Insurance Benefits
Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.
Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.
To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs.
Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.
Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.
The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.
Retirement and Deferred Compensation
State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site.
Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.
Social Security
All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying
Application Information:
Open Date: 2024-10-14
Close Date: 2024-10-28
Instructions: Please apply online at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/washington/jobs/4681659/ocva-program-coordinator-com-2
