Administrative Assistant
The Violence Prevention Center of Southwestern Illinois is seeking a full-time Administrative Assistant. This position is responsible for providing support and assistance to the Office Manager and handling the clerical matters of the agency. Efficient office management skills and excellent computer skills including a working knowledge of Microsoft Office software is required. Knowledge of Raisers Edge/donor database software preferred. Excellent customer service skills are also required. Regular hours for the position are Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm, but occasional evening/weekend coverage is required. Local travel necessary, reliable transportation required.
High school diploma or GED plus a minimum of 4 years of related education/experience required. Excellent administrative skills; oral and written communication skills; ability to work independently; ability to work with a broad range of staff, volunteers and the community at large; and demonstrated ability to accept responsibility and follow through with project assignments also required. Starting Salary: $11.00 - $13.00 per hour.
Please send resume/cover letter to:
Violence Prevention Center
P.O. Box 831
Belleville, IL 62222
Fax: (618) 235-9521
Child and Family Advocate
The Violence Prevention Center of Southwestern Illinois is seeking a full-time, 40-hour per week, Child and Family Advocate. This position is responsible for providing services to victims of domestic violence and their children residing in the emergency shelter. Services include intake, assessment, individual and group counseling, advocacy, information, referrals and support. Position is also responsible for representing the agency at related community events/meetings and assisting with outreach/fundraising efforts.
Position requires some flexibility in day/time requirements to meet the demands of the position, including two evenings per week. Salary range: $25,000-30,000 per year.
BA/BS plus a minimum of 2 years of related experience required. Master’s Degree in counseling, social work, or closely related field preferred. Excellent oral and written communication skills, counseling/advocacy training and experience, ability to work with diverse populations, ability to work independently and demonstrated commitment to ending violence against women required. EOE.
Please send resume/cover letter to:
Violence Prevention Center of Southwestern Illinois
Attn: Human Resources
P.O. Box 831
Belleville, IL 62222
Fax: (618) 235-9521
Assistant Manager
The Violence Prevention Center of Southwestern Illinois is seeking a part-time, 10-hour per week, Assistant Manager for our resale shop. This position is responsible for providing customer service, receiving donations, cash handling, and assisting the Manager to provide a safe, clean, well-maintained environment for staff,
volunteers and customers.
Position works three (3) days per week. Flexible day/time requirements to meet the demands of the position, including Saturday hours required.
Starting wage: $8.00 - $9.00 per hour.
Minimum of a high school diploma/GED plus 2 years of related experience required. Excellent customer service skills including prior supervisory experience preferred. Ability to work with diverse populations, ability to work independently and demonstrated commitment to the agency’s mission is also required.
Please send resume/cover letter to:
Violence Prevention Center of Southwestern Illinois
Attn: Human Resources
P.O. Box 831
Belleville, IL 62222
Fax: (618) 235-9521