Job Openings

Community Outreach Coordinator
General Summary of Duties: The Community Outreach Coordinator (COC) acts a community resource liaison with other organizations and assists with community education efforts including first responders, schools, and other organizations. The position also acts as a service coordinator for services provided to clients not receiving residential shelter services including legal advocacy and social service-related activities on behalf of the client.

Supervision:Reports to Director of Domestic Violence Services

Status: Full-Time Non-Exempt

Essential Functions:

• Acts as community resource liaison with other agencies and coordinate community awareness events
• Seeks and participates in speaking engagements regarding SAFE Shelter services
• Assist in facilitating trainings for local law enforcement officers and other community organizations
• Serves as lead contact for distribution of awareness posters
• Assists with agency events and special projects, as needed
• Maintain record of awareness events throughout the year including pictures and brief descriptions of events and compile information for the CEO’s end of year report
• Maintains complete confidential client files, utilizing the database.  Compiles necessary reports

Job Requirements

The Community Outreach Coordinator must have:

• Advanced knowledge of the dynamics of domestic violence
• Knowledge of the criminal justice system and community resources
• Understands trauma informed care and how to use it in crisis situations while providing emotional support
• Proven ability to work effectively with diverse staff, clients and volunteers
• Proven ability to think strategically and problem-solve creatively
• Ability to organize time and workload
• Demonstrate empathy and empowerment with all individuals being served
• Demonstrated flexibility, agility, adaptability and ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment
• Maintain confidentiality, neutrality, and professionalism in the role
• Ability to communicate effectively orally, in writing and be able to present in front of groups and individuals
• Must have valid driver’s license

Education and Experience Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, with concentration in criminal justice, social work or a related field preferred.
• Minimum three years’ experience in a related field.
• Basic computer skills required for data entry and report generation.
• Graphic design and social media skills preferred.

Legal Advocate
General Summary of Duties: The Legal Advocate assists victims of domestic violence and their children in seeking relief from abuse through the criminal justice system and social services. Works closely with law enforcement and court personnel on behalf of the victims.

Supervision: Reports to the Outreach Coordinator

Status: Full-Time Non-Exempt

Essential Functions:

• Assists clients with Temporary Protective Orders
• Provides courtroom advocacy
• Provides trauma-informed emotional support
• Coordinates with partners, including Georgia Legal Services and members of the Savannah Bar Association, to obtain legal representation for all victims served
• Creates safety plans for all clients
• Links victims with other service providers as needed for groceries, utility and rent assistance
• Acts as liaison between victim and police officer, judges, attorneys, shelter staff, and other agencies
• Provides one-on-one support for victims and serves as liaison between the victim and any organization the client is seeking assistance from
• Provides emergency response to crisis calls when needed
• Completes child abuse reports, when necessary, in a timely manner according to mandatory reporting laws
• Provides community outreach and education through presentations throughout the county
• Maintains complete client files, including standard forms and progress notes
• Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

The Legal Advocate must have:

• Working knowledge of the dynamics of domestic violence
• Knowledge of the criminal justice system and community resources
• Understands trauma informed care and how to use it in crisis situations while providing emotional support
• Proven ability to work effectively with diverse staff, clients and volunteers;
• Demonstrated ability to work comfortably as a team member and contribute positively to the workplace
• Demonstrated problem-solving approach to concerns and challenges
• Ability to organize time and workload
• Demonstrate empathy and empowerment with all individuals being served;
• Demonstrated flexibility, agility, adaptability and ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment
• Maintain confidentiality, neutrality, and professionalism in the role
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Must have valid driver’s license

Education and Experience Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, with concentration in criminal justice, social work, or a related field
• Minimum one year victim advocacy experience
• Basic computer skills are required for data entry and client file documentation

P/T Accounts Payable Clerk (10-20 hours/week)
General Summary of Duties: The A/P Clerk performs a variety of accounting clerical tasks related to the maintenance/processing of payable account records/ invoices for SAFE Shelter’s various clients and vendors. Performs payroll functions for the Finance Director to ensure employees are paid in an accurate and timely manner.

Supervision: Reports to the Director of Finance
Status: Part-Time Non-Exempt

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Processing daily Accounts Payable (A/P) statements/reports with computer programs
• Receiving and verifying invoices and requisitions for goods and services
• Data-entering invoices for payment
• Processing backup reports after data entry
• Preparing vendor checks for mailing and listing all vendor checks in a log tracking book
• Preparing manual checks as and when required
• Processing specific financial forms (e.g., tax forms, inventory/supplies order forms, etc.)
• Verifying coding and obtaining signatures for specific forms and records
• Maintaining inventory files and financial documents using an organized filing system as instructed electronically or non-electronically
• Recording administrative and office expenses in computerized programs
• Producing and preparing daily, weekly, monthly financial statements/reports for Director of Finance
• Verifying transactions comply with financial policies and procedures established by the organization
• Upholding professionalism by providing courteous customer service to visitors, clients, and vendors
• Performing other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent required
• Two or more years of Accounts Payable (A/P) and/or payroll experience required
• Two or more years’ of experience using QuickBooks to pay bills
• Nonprofit experience preferred
• Must have working knowledge of Word, Excel, QuickBooks and other finance-related computer programs
• Equivalent combination of education and/or experience will be considered
• General understanding of accounting practices and principles
• Experience with automated accounting programs and systems
• Proven ability to think strategically and problem-solve creatively
• Proven ability to work effectively with diverse staff, clients, and volunteers
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, computer, and communication skills
• Ability to organize time and workload
• Maintain confidentiality, neutrality, and professionalism in the role
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Must have valid driver’s license