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Family Promise of Waukesha County, Inc. is starting a new Shelter Diversion Program in Waukesha County. This is an exciting moment to join our team and help plan, develop and implement a program from the ground up. We will work collaboratively with the Wisconsin Balance of State in creating the program. You have the opportunity to work with an excellent team, in a small but growing agency, who are focused on caring for those we serve.
Summary of Role
The Diversion Coordinator is responsible for the development, implementation and coordination of all aspects of the Shelter Diversion program. This program will focus on assisting families to find temporary and permanent housing so that they are able to avoid the shelter system. They work as a partner with the Shelter Diversion Family Advocate, collaboratively with the Program Team and receive direct supervision from the Family Services Director. The Diversion Coordinator should have a trauma informed approach to all families and focus on creative problem solving.
Qualifications and Competencies
The Shelter Diversion Coordinator will possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or comparable degree. The successful candidate will possess:
The following competencies will allow the Shelter Diversion Coordinator to function to the highest degree:
Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Supervisory Responsibility
None.
Work Environment
This job operates in an office environment within a day center shelter for homeless families. It involves regular interaction with and distraction from day center guests along with drop-in/call-in donors, volunteers, vendors and clients. Home visits are required. This role routinely uses standard office systems such as computers, phones, photocopiers and filing cabinets.
Physical Demands
The employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Should be able to lift and move up to 25 lbs.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time, exempt position. Some hours are scheduled to ensure coverage of the Family Resource and Day Center. General hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Evening and weekend hours are regularly required.
Travel
Local travel by automobile during the business day occurs regularly and should be expected. There is some evening and weekend travel. Out-of-the-area and overnight travel is rare.
Must have a valid driver’s license.
Other Duties
Please note that this Job Description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Benefits:
Please apply electronically by emailing a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references to Joe Nettesheim, Executive Director joe@familypromisewaukeshawi.org
Full Time
$69k-95k (estimate)
05/03/2024
06/01/2024
familypromisewaukesha.org
Wales, WI
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