Careers & Opportunities
Join a team dedicated to making a difference in the lives of survivors and communities affected by domestic violence. At the Women’s Resource Center (WRC), we seek passionate individuals who are committed to advocacy, education, and direct support services. Whether you’re looking for a role in counseling, outreach, advocacy, or administration, have a desire to serve as a board member, or have a service that meets our current project needs, we want to hear from you.
WRC Careers & Opportunities
- Mission-driven organization, deeply engaged in our work together.
- Opportunities in advocacy, outreach, counseling, and administration.
- Full-time, part-time, and volunteer positions available.
- Commitment to investing in our staff – our greatest asset.
- Ongoing professional development and topical training.
- Safe, supportive, and stimulating work environment.
- Driven to work with partners equally passionate about our mission.
Current Openings
Member of the Board of Directors
Organization: Women’s Resource Center of Newport and Bristol Counties (WRC)
Mission and Values: The Women’s Resource Center (WRC) empowers survivors by providing traumainformed services with equity and compassion while working collaboratively with the community to eliminate the root causes of interpersonal abuse.
The Board of Directors exemplifies the WRC’s core values:
- Equity and Justice: Ending interpersonal abuse requires addressing the underlying systems and inequities that contribute to oppression. These systems are a root cause of domestic violence and must be eliminated to create thriving communities.
- Dignity, Empathy, and Compassion: We provide trauma-informed services with dignity, empathy, and compassion for our clients and community.
- Authenticity and Integrity: We serve with authenticity, fulfilling our duties in an ethical, transparent, and accountable manner.
- Innovation: We are committed to providing innovative and transformative services addressing the needs of the whole person.
Overview: The Board of Directors provides mission-based leadership and strategic governance of the WRC. The Board operates as a collective to ensure public trust in the organization’s mission. The Board is accountable for the organizational health and effectiveness of the WRC and ensures the organization pursues its mission in a prudent and ethical manner. The Board-Executive Director relationship is a partnership, with the Executive Director handling day-to-day operations and the Board focusing on governance
Counseling Program Manager
Location: Newport and Warren Offices Hybrid
Employment Classification: Exempt
Hourly Rate or Salary: $62,000-$65,000
Manages a team of fee for service clinicians providing outpatient counseling services to adults, adolescents, and children affected by domestic violence. Manages counseling caseload. Conducts screenings for potential clients for both counseling and support group. Provides support and supervision to fee for service clinicians and support group facilitators. Manages any crisis situations with clients.
Essential Job Functions
- Provides clinical supervision, training, support, and leadership to fee for service clinicians.
- Manages program billing and coordinates with third party billers.
- Manages programmatic budgets.
- Fosters a culture of collaboration and interdependence across departments.
- Adheres to agency policies and work rules, including strict adherence to WRC confidentiality policies and code of ethics.
Career Opportunities with the Rhode Island Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Member Agencies.