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Open Positions:
• Domestic Violence Liaison to the Division of Child Protection and Permanency (DCP&P)
• Development Director
Domestic Violence Liaison to the Division of Child Protection and Permanency (DCP&P)
Salary: $60,000 – $62,000
Hours: 35 hours per week
The Domestic Violence Specialist serves as Younity’s liaison to the Mercer County Division of Child Protection and Permanency (DCP&P), providing specialized domestic violence expertise to support families experiencing the co-occurrence of domestic violence and child abuse.
Working collaboratively with DCP&P staff, the Domestic Violence Specialist conducts assessments, assists with safety planning, provides advocacy and referrals, facilitates domestic violence education, and offers consultation and training to child welfare professionals. This position promotes coordinated, trauma-informed responses that enhance the safety and well-being of survivors and their children while strengthening community partnerships.
Principal Responsibilities:
- Partner with DCP&P caseworkers to conduct domestic violence assessments and identify safety concerns.
- Develop individualized safety plans for survivors and their children.
- Provide advocacy, referrals, and connections to community resources that promote safety and long-term stability.
- Participate in office and home visits with DCP&P staff, as appropriate.
- Facilitate the Safe Mothers Curriculum and other domestic violence education for DCP&P-referred clients.
- Provide consultation, education, and training to DCP&P staff regarding the intersection of domestic violence and child abuse.
- Collaborate with community partners, service providers, and legal systems to coordinate support for families.
- Maintain timely, accurate documentation and activity records in accordance with agency and DCP&P requirements.
Required Education & Experience:
- Master’s degree in social work, counseling, or a related field (required).
- Strong knowledge of domestic violence dynamics and experience working with survivors.
- Familiarity with child welfare systems and community resources; experience working in Mercer County preferred.
Required Skills & Abilities:
- Exceptional communication, advocacy, and interpersonal skills. Spanish-speaking candidates are strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in high-stress environments and manage complex cases with attention to detail and timelines.
- Proficient computer and data analysis skills with the ability to learn new software.
To apply, please send your resume to jobs@younitynj.org
Development Director
Work Environment:
On-Site, 35 hours per week, Flexible Schedule including Nights & Weekends
Salary:
$80,000-$90,000
Job Summary:
Younity is growing its development team to meet the moment. As the organization responds to shifting government funding and builds a more diversified revenue base, the Development Manager will be a key partner to CEO & President in carrying forward individual giving relationships, running events, and helping translate Younity’s mission into sustained philanthropic support.
Principal Responsibilities:
Individual Giving & Donor Relations
- Support the CEO in cultivating and stewarding a portfolio of individual donors, with a focus on mid-level and major gift prospects ($1,000–$25,000+)
- Conduct outreach, schedule donor meetings, prepare briefing materials, and draft personalized follow-up correspondence on behalf of leadership
- Manage acknowledgment and stewardship touchpoints for assigned donors, ensuring timely and meaningful communication throughout the year
- Assist with wealth screening data and help maintain accurate donor records in the CRM
- Track pipeline activity and provide regular reporting on cultivation progress to the CEO
- Exercises discretion and independent judgement regarding donor strategy and fundraising operations
Events Management
- Lead planning and execution of Younity’s Annual Awards Dinner (AAD) and other fundraising or cultivation events
- Develops and implements fundraising initiatives with minimal supervision
- Manage vendor relationships, venue logistics, timelines, volunteer coordination, and day-of operations
- Work with the CEO and board to maximize event sponsorship revenue and track solicitation activity
- Develop and manage event budgets, post-event reconciliation, and reporting
- Identify and evaluate opportunities for new cultivation events and donor engagement programming
Fundraising Strategy & Operations
- Responsible for strategic development planning and execution
- Collaborate with the grant writer consultant on foundation pipeline management, ensuring alignment with individual and corporate giving strategies
- Support corporate giving outreach and stewardship in coordination with the CEO
- Contribute to annual fundraising planning, goal-setting, and progress tracking against targets
- Help build the infrastructure for a recurring giving program, including donor segmentation and campaign strategy
Required Skills & Abilities:
- Proven event management experience, including budget oversight and vendor management
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to write compelling donor correspondence and speak confidently on behalf of the organization
- Highly organized, self-directed, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a small team environment
- Deep alignment with Younity’s mission to end domestic and sexual violence
- Knowledge of the Mercer County philanthropic community a plus
Education & Experience:
- 3–5 years of nonprofit fundraising experience, with demonstrated success in individual donor engagement
- Experience with donor databases (e.g., Bloomerang, Raiser’s Edge, Salesforce, or equivalent)
Who We Are:
Younity, Inc. is a leading nonprofit agency in Mercer County, New Jersey, that provides a comprehensive array of services to individuals and families impacted by domestic and sexual violence and is dedicated to improving the quality of life for adults and their families. Programs include crisis intervention, emergency shelter, counseling, court advocacy, and housing services.
To Apply:
To apply, please send your resume to jobs@younitynj.org.
