What are the responsibilities and job description for the Shelter Coordinator position at DAIS (Domestic Abuse Intervention Services)?
JOB REQUIREMENTS: The Shelter Coordinator is responsible for ensuring
that our day-to-day residential shelter operations run smoothly and that
our residents have a safe, dignified and empowered experience during
their stays. The Shelter Coordinator ensures shift coverage needs are
met, hires staff and provides extensive and consistent onboarding,
orientation, training, staff supervision and support. The Shelter
Coordinator must remain actively and professionally engaged with staff
and volunteers to ensure success, must maintain a physical presence in
our shelter while working, and must perform direct service work with
clients as needed. In addition, this position participates in an on-call
rotation to support staff. If you can problem solve and remain calm in a
crisis and are a positive, organized, energetic and effective leader, we
want to hear from you. Provide supervision for shelter staff while
fostering a productive work environment and positive community housing
atmosphere Coordinate and determine staffing needs for our emergency
domestic violence shelter; prepare staff schedules Participate in hiring
of staff and ensure effective onboarding and on-going training of
shelter staff; communicate performance expectations and ensure
accountability Provide residents with support and resources in a
trauma-informed manner Provide crisis management, consultation and
direction in response to client needs Oversee Shelter inventory ensuring
adequate supplies, including food and other daily living supplies Ensure
a safe and clean environment for residents and staff through the
establishment of protocols and procedures Assist the Manager of Shelter
and Family Services with administrative needs Provide trauma informed
direct services to shelter residents and their children, providing
back-up support on weekdays, evenings, weekends, or overnight as needed.
\*\*\*\*\* OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: A bachelor\'s degree is
preferred though relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of a
degree. Minimum of three years of experience supervising a team of at
least fifteen employees or volunteers required. Experience working in a
Residential Setting With Individuals In Crisis Required. Experience
providing supervision to direct service human services staff preferred.
Experience with both child and adult trauma survivors is required,
knowledge of domestic violence issues preferred. Excellent,
organizational, written, and verbal communication, and computer skills
(including Microsoft Office) Skills Required. Excellent Problem Solving,
judgement, and time management skills required. Ability to maintain
highly confidential information. Bilingual preferred \*\*\*\*\*
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Mail a Rsum: ALL applications (regardless of
submission method) should have the following: Cover letter, resume and
DAIS application (found on our website) Application materials may be
mailed to 2102 Fordem Ave., Madison, WI 53704 Attn: Human Resources
E-Mail a Rsum: daisemployment@abuseintervention.org Apply Online:
https://abuseintervention.org/jobs/ Fax a Rsum: Fax cover letter, resume
& DAIS application to 608-284-2134 Other: All applications must include
a cover letter, resume & DAIS application to be considered by our hiring
team.
that our day-to-day residential shelter operations run smoothly and that
our residents have a safe, dignified and empowered experience during
their stays. The Shelter Coordinator ensures shift coverage needs are
met, hires staff and provides extensive and consistent onboarding,
orientation, training, staff supervision and support. The Shelter
Coordinator must remain actively and professionally engaged with staff
and volunteers to ensure success, must maintain a physical presence in
our shelter while working, and must perform direct service work with
clients as needed. In addition, this position participates in an on-call
rotation to support staff. If you can problem solve and remain calm in a
crisis and are a positive, organized, energetic and effective leader, we
want to hear from you. Provide supervision for shelter staff while
fostering a productive work environment and positive community housing
atmosphere Coordinate and determine staffing needs for our emergency
domestic violence shelter; prepare staff schedules Participate in hiring
of staff and ensure effective onboarding and on-going training of
shelter staff; communicate performance expectations and ensure
accountability Provide residents with support and resources in a
trauma-informed manner Provide crisis management, consultation and
direction in response to client needs Oversee Shelter inventory ensuring
adequate supplies, including food and other daily living supplies Ensure
a safe and clean environment for residents and staff through the
establishment of protocols and procedures Assist the Manager of Shelter
and Family Services with administrative needs Provide trauma informed
direct services to shelter residents and their children, providing
back-up support on weekdays, evenings, weekends, or overnight as needed.
\*\*\*\*\* OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: A bachelor\'s degree is
preferred though relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of a
degree. Minimum of three years of experience supervising a team of at
least fifteen employees or volunteers required. Experience working in a
Residential Setting With Individuals In Crisis Required. Experience
providing supervision to direct service human services staff preferred.
Experience with both child and adult trauma survivors is required,
knowledge of domestic violence issues preferred. Excellent,
organizational, written, and verbal communication, and computer skills
(including Microsoft Office) Skills Required. Excellent Problem Solving,
judgement, and time management skills required. Ability to maintain
highly confidential information. Bilingual preferred \*\*\*\*\*
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Mail a Rsum: ALL applications (regardless of
submission method) should have the following: Cover letter, resume and
DAIS application (found on our website) Application materials may be
mailed to 2102 Fordem Ave., Madison, WI 53704 Attn: Human Resources
E-Mail a Rsum: daisemployment@abuseintervention.org Apply Online:
https://abuseintervention.org/jobs/ Fax a Rsum: Fax cover letter, resume
& DAIS application to 608-284-2134 Other: All applications must include
a cover letter, resume & DAIS application to be considered by our hiring
team.