Shelter Coordinator Position Available In Fulton, Georgia

Shelter Coordinator Covenant House Georgia – 3.5 Atlanta, GA Job Details Full-time $50,000 – $55,000 a year 6 hours ago Qualifications Master of Social Work Social work Mid-level Master’s degree Driver’s License Supervising experience Bachelor’s degree Social Work Leadership Communication skills

Full Job Description Job Title:

Shelter Coordinator Department:

Program Reports To:

Director of Residential Services Classification:

Exempt

OVERVIEW

Covenant House Georgia builds a bridge to hope for young people facing homelessness and survivors of trafficking through unconditional love, absolute respect, and relentless support. Our doors are open 24/7 and our high-quality programs are designed to empower young people to rise and overcome adversity, today and in the future.

PURPOSE OF POSITION

The Shelter Coordinator is responsible for creating a safe, healthy and structured environment for youth seeking shelter. The Shelter Coordinator also provides support services to ensure that the daily needs of youth are met as well as providing the necessary services to stabilize, assess, and make referrals to needed resources. The Shelter Coordinator provides direct supervision of Youth Empowerment Specialist Supervisors including Overnight Supervisors and plays a key role in our multidisciplinary approach to providing services. The coordinator reports to the Director of Residential Services.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Covenant House Georgia reserves the right to unilaterally modify, remove, or add to any of the following: Uphold Covenant House Georgia standards of conduct, policies and procedures at all times. Attend and participate in all scheduled or mandatory meetings, trainings and supervision sessions as requested. Oversee the monitoring of the physical condition of the facility by conducting internal and external rovers to ensure a clean, safe and hazard free environment. Serve as liaison to external entities; report all maintenance concerns to Facilities Manager Oversee the day-to-day operations of the program and management of milieu. Role model effective milieu management by being present on the shelter floor for at least 75% of scheduled shifts Develop and maintain work schedule ensuring proper coverage of every shift and maintaining ratios Train, develop and supervise program staff Maintain the kitchen in a sanitary manner and ensure the ServSafe standards are being upheld Complete performance appraisals, recommendations for corrective action and create development plans Ensure intakes are completed within 48 hours of arrival and discharges are completed within 72 hours according to the Data Integrity Plans and ensure staff is completing data entry into ETO and Client Track accurately and timely. Monitor data for program outcomes and performance and utilize data to drive service provision. Review case plans and ensure clients’ service needs are being met. Attend Case Review meetings as needed and at least once monthly. Participate in panels, Motivational Mondays, and other program meetings. Investigate critical incident reports. Orient new staff Manage department’s budget, petty cash, and other expenditures. Manage the administration of grants; ensure program is in compliance and meets all grant reporting requirements. Serve on on-call rotation. Be available for youth calls and staff emergencies at all times. Maintain and/or oversee scheduling of staff and ensuring all shifts are appropriately covered. Develop partnerships with external service providers. Run monthly team meetings. Complete and submit monthly program report Perform all other tasks as requested by Directors of Residential and Case Management Service and/or Leadership Team

KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES

Must be able to network and build collaborations with other social service agencies in Atlanta. Knowledge of external and social service systems Knowledge of social and casework skills with adolescents and their families Awareness of and sensitivity to the needs of homeless and at-risk youth Must have a thorough working knowledge of human service delivery systems and resources for our population.

Ability to:

establish and maintain an effective working relationship with co-workers, supervisors, representatives of other agencies, and the public. effectively communicate verbally with both internal and external individuals and/or businesses work flexible schedule when needed. monitor and evaluate program effectiveness and discuss observations with supervisor to maintain and enhance program functioning. respond appropriately to emergencies and crises at the facility and in the lives of the youth served, consistent with agency values and policies. respond immediately to emergencies and resolve issues with clients and/or staff. multi-task work sitting, standing, and/or walking a minimum of 8 hours per day/shift. lift and move items typically weighing 5-35pounds. drive agency vehicles to transport items and/or persons (valid Georgia Driver’s License with acceptable driving record as required by insurance company required) All other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY DUTIES

This position supervises Youth Empowerment Specialist Supervisors and the Overnight Supervisor. This position is responsible for scheduling staff, approving staff’s time, and managing overtime.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Master’s degree in social work, Psychology or related field preferred and five (5) year experience with adolescents and troubled youth preferred or a bachelor’s degree with comparable work experience in the social service industry and eight (8) year experience with adolescents and troubled youth preferred, or a combination of both and five (5) year experience with adolescents and troubled youth preferred, strong computer, communication, interpersonal, managerial and supervisory skills required.