Safe house program coordin

LifeWay Network is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that joins the global movement againsthuman trafficking by providing safe housing for women who have been trafficked, andoffering education about trafficking to the general public. LifeWay Network (LWN) envisions aworld in which human trafficking is abolished and every survivor is strong, connected, andfree. LWN is one of only two organizations in the New York Metro area specifically providingsafe housing for women survivors of human trafficking, and the only organization providingsafe housing to survivors of labor, sex, and organ trafficking who are either foreign-born ordomestic. What sets LWN’s Safe Housing Program apart is its community living model. Itoffers a safe home by welcoming each woman into a supportive, caring community ofpermanent residents. This host community helps her recover from her trauma, regain hersense of self-worth, and enables her to move from isolation towards reclaiming her independece. 

The Program Coordinator leads the organization’s safe housing efforts for women survivors who have been trafficked. She reports to the Executive Director. As a member of the Leadership Team, the Coordinator works in collaboration with the Executive Director, Fundraising Manager, Director of Education & Advocacy, and Director of Finance & Technology and participates in the ongoing development of LifeWay Network programs and activities. 

LifeWay Network Inc. is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Program Coordinator for our Safe Housing Program. The Program Coordinator will oversee all aspects of the program, including program management, development, and evaluation. As the Program Coordinator, you will be responsible for ensuring the program continues to uphold the principles of trauma informed care by providing a range of support, including counseling, in-house case management, economic empowerment, life -skills support, and advocacy to survivors of human trafficking.

Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership for the safe housing program, including program management, development, and evaluation

• Develop and maintain program policies and procedures

• Develop and deliver staff training on program policies and procedures

• Hire and supervise staff, interns and volunteers

• Coordinate with partner organizations to offer comprehensive services to survivors

• Develop and maintain relationships with community partners

• Participate in grant writing and fundraising activities

• Maintain accurate program-related records and outcomes/measurements

• Ensure program compliance with local, state, and federal regulations

Qualifications:

• Masters Degree in social work or an LMSW with 5 years of program management, development, and evaluation experience required

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Experience providing counseling and case management services to survivors of human trafficking or related fields

• Knowledge of human trafficking issues and best practices in survivor services

• Experience managing staff and volunteers

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Demonstrated empathy, cultural sensitivity, and a positive attitude

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and work with sensitive information

LifeWay Network Inc. is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, physical or mental ability, or veteran status.

If you meet the qualifications for this position and are committed to supporting survivors of human trafficking, we encourage you to apply.