General description of duties

Responsible for maintain the shelter facility and for providing direct outreach services to adults and children who have been the victims of domestic violence or sexual assault.

Hours

This position is paid on an hourly basis. Full-time position hours are typically weekdays (Monday-Friday) from 9 am - 5 pm, but these hours are flexible.

A rotating on-call schedule to cover nights, weekends and holidays outside of normal office hours will also be included.

Supervision

This position reports directly to the Wholeness Center’s Executive Director or the Board of Directors if there is no Executive Director.

Duties

Specific Shelter Coordinator duties include:

• Managing the shelter facility and grounds overall
• Coordinating with outside vendors regarding deliveries, repairs and maintenance
• Preparing and cleaning rooms for new clients
• Inventories and manages shelter supplies
• Coordinate donation efforts, storage and distribution
• Preparing facility for annual inspections
• Make recommendations to the Executive Director regarding budgeting for shelter needs, etc.

Other/Advocate duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

· Maintaining confidentiality at all times;

· Providing supervision and support to shelter residents;

· Working with drop-in and scheduled clients;

· Maintaining and providing outreach services outside the shelter environment;

· Collaborating with other agencies to provide services to individuals in crisis;

· Providing support groups/empowerment groups to individuals of all ages;

· Providing crisis intervention services off-site as needed (hospital, police station, etc.);

· Providing personal and legal advocacy;

· Attending court proceedings, supporting protection orders as needed;

· Assisting clients with action plans, safety plans, etc.;

· Coverage of the 24-hour crisis line;

· Transporting clients when appropriate;

· Making appropriate referrals to clients;

· Attending staff meetings;

· Participating in fundraising activities and events;

· Maintaining positive working relationships with other agencies and local law enforcement;

· Maintaining all required paperwork, client files and data;

· Working closely with other staff to ensure delivery of services;

· Housekeeping and secretarial duties as needed;

· Any other duties as instructed by the Executive Director

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

• At least 2 years experience in Human Services Field
• Experience in working with victims of domestic violence and sexual assault
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Knowledge of day to day operations of a non-profit shelter
• Experience working with people of all ages, backgrounds, and cultures
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• The ability to manage flexibility in scheduling
• The ability to handle multiple tasks

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• Do you have DV/SA advocacy experience or a related degree?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Work Location: In person