Firearms Technical Assistance Project (FTAP) Coordinator

YWCA KNOXVILLE & THE TENNESSEE VALLEY

Position Title: Firearms Technical Assistance Project (FTAP) Coordinator

Supervisor: Director of Victim Services

Job Type: Full-Time (37.5 hours weekly), Hourly (non-exempt)

Overview:

YWCA Knoxville and the Tennessee Valley is on a mission to eliminate racism and empower women in East Tennessee. We live this mission every day in six counties, bringing lifesaving and life-changing services and transforming our communities. Our values, rooted in an intersectional mission of antiracism, promote peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all. YWCA leads initiatives for women who would otherwise be homeless, survivors of domestic violence, families, and young people across the region. Our dynamic workplace promotes excellence and balance and places high value on innovation, collaboration, and growth. Join us!

The FTAP Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the development, implementation, coordination, and operation of the Firearms Technical Assistance Project through the Office on Violence Against Women. The coordinator will facilitate communication, collaboration, and cooperation among project partners serving on the multi-disciplinary team. The coordinator will work closely with national technical assistants to research and implement best practices for court-ordered firearms dispossession to increase victim and community safety. The preferred candidate will have experience working cooperatively with diverse groups of partners and have strong organizational and leadership skills.

Responsibilities:

• Using knowledge of YWCA programs and policies, promotes YWCA Knoxville and the Tennessee Valley’s Mission Statement in the community and interacts with other YWCA personnel, volunteers, and staff to meet the goals of the program. Participates in YWCA activities as required.
• Recruits, develops, and maintains positive relationships with culturally specific community partners and government agencies. Ensures successful execution of programming in alignment with program design.
• Organizes meetings and discussions among project partners. Keeps required documentation of meetings for grant reporting.
• Researches best practices and works closely with Technical Assistance team to examine other firearm dispossession programs to determine implementation strategies for Knox County.
• Develops or participates in data collection, meeting documents, and information sharing among project partners.
• Leads the multi-disciplinary team and provides updates and progress on project goals with partners.
• Oversees MOU requirements and seeks out additional potential project partners for implementation.
• Attends all required monthly and annually TA and FTAP cohort meetings and provides status updates regarding project challenges and successes for each goal, objective, and activity proposed in the project application.
• Nurtures existing relationships and cultivates new partnerships within the community including external stakeholders such as judges, court personnel, public and private organizations, faith-based communities, educational institutions, and individuals to achieve program goals and objectives.
• Assesses program success and makes recommendations for implementation strategies.
• Attends scheduled staff and agency wide meetings and weekly supervision with direct supervisor.
• Assists the Director of Victim Services in special projects as requested and understands flexibility is a key component of the position.
• Assures that confidentiality is maintained regarding all client information and agency proprietary information, including but not limited to record storage, organization, and maintenance in compliance with VAWA, HIPAA, and other confidentiality policies, laws, and requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Passion about working in an organization that values and promotes antiracism, diversity, equity, and inclusion. Embraces and actively promotes an inclusive and equitable work environment for all.
• Strong attention to detail, excellent judgment, and the ability to work without close supervision.
• Minimum education for this position is a bachelor’s degree in social work, criminal justice, public policy or a related field of study.
• Experience leading grant-funded projects and working with partners within the criminal justice system and culturally specific organizations.
• Excellent research and organizational skills.
• Strong writing and communication skills.
• Understanding of current firearm dispossession procedures and the importance of updating procedures and collaboration among service providers and criminal justice personnel.
• Requires skills and life experiences that indicate sensitivity to domestic and sexual violence and individuals with significant barriers.
• Must be able to maintain a flexible schedule.
• Requires possession of organizational, numerical, communication, computer, interpersonal, leadership, and supervisory skills.

Pay Information:

• $42,000-45,000/year, depending upon experience

Schedule:

• 37.5 hours weekly
• Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:00pm, 30-minute unpaid break during shift

Work Location:

• Hybrid Remote
• 420 W Clinch Ave Knoxville, TN 37902

Benefits:

• Health Insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Short-term Disability, Long-term Disability and Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Eligible Participant in Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Competitive Retirement Plan
• Generous PTO including 12 holidays (plus the week between Christmas and New Years Day), Sick Leave, Mental Health Days, and Vacation Time

YWCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and United Way Community Partner. In line with our mission, YWCA is a safe and welcoming environment for clients, partners, and employees. We actively pursue diversity in our team members and are committed to personal and professional growth in areas of racial and social justice, including racial equity, justice, and healing; gender identity and sexual orientation; religion; immigration; and intersectionality. Women, historically excluded populations, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

TO APPLY: Please apply online here or send a cover letter and resume (including references) to:

HR Department

YWCA Knoxville

420 West Clinch Avenue

Knoxville, TN 37902

Email: nstair@ywcaknox.com