BASIC FUNCTION

Provide shelter security and management, perform household and office duties, administer direct services to program clients and contribute to program administration. Hours Sunday-Thursday from 11:45pm to 7:45am.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Participate in the development of services to victims of domestic violence which conform to program design and meet contractual standards. 2. Assemble service information and generate necessary reports for contractual and internal program purposes. 3. Assist Program Manager to implement a coordinated Groundwork Program in compliance with all contractual, legal, and Guardian Angel Community Services standards. 4. Monitor and maintain the shelter office, communal living areas, and other program space in a safe, orderly and professional manner. 5. Maintain confidentiality of client and agency information. 6. Answer the Hotline and provide assessment, crisis intervention, information and referral, advocacy or other appropriate service. Document all calls. 7. Provide assessment, supportive and beneficial direct services for walk-in and residential clients. 8. Provide assessment, safety planning and service planning for shelter and walk-in clients. 9. Render supportive counseling, case management, information and referral, advocacy and other services as needed for shelter residents. 10. Complete documentation and file maintenance on all client interactions and services provided. 11. Complete documentation and reports required for contractual and internal program purposes. 12. Complete data entry and documentation of all work related activities. 13. Work collaboratively with other agency staff and community agencies. 14. Communicate problems and issues of concern to the Program Supervisor. 15. Assist GACS administration in any investigation against conduct that is illegal. 16. On call duties as assigned. 17. Other duties as assigned.

NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES

1. Attend individual supervision sessions as scheduled. 2. Attend weekly staff meetings. 3. Complete all job specific training as required. 4. Contribute to team cohesion and program organization and development as appropriate.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work plus related field. 2. Interest in gender-based issues, family dynamics and the legal and social service delivery system. 3. ICADV certified Domestic Violence Training (can be obtained upon hire). 4. Excellent verbal and written communications skills. 5. Demonstrate sensitivity to the cultural and socioeconomic characteristics of persons served. 6. Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment. 7. Ability to handle sensitive and confidential materials. 8. Ability to work flexible hours. 9. Bi-lingual Spanish speaking preferred.

Pay:

$50,000.00 - $50,148.80 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person