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General Summary of Duties: The Administrative Community Liaison serves a very important role as the initial contact to most people in the community who are calling the shelter. This includes donors, board members, volunteers/interns and other constituents. This is a forward-facing position that will manage the administrative office, guide the in-kind donation process, manage the volunteer program, and represent the organization at some community events.

Supervision: Reports to Administrative Operations Manager. Supervises assigned administrative interns and volunteers.

Status: Full Time Non-Exempt

Essential Functions:

• Accepts and arranges for in-kind donations and distributes to appropriate staff and/or processes them where they need to go. This may require driving the company vehicle at times
• Oversees the volunteers, inventory and organization of the shelter clients’ clothes closet
• Creates thank you/tax letters and correspondence to sponsors and donors
• Coordinates training for new volunteers and interns
• Schedules volunteer placement and assures volunteer hours are tracked
• Answers the administrative phone lines as the backup to shelter staff
• Ensures that the front office is maintained in a clean and orderly manner; free of donations
• Provides community outreach and education through presentations throughout the county and may participate in speaking engagements regarding SAFE Shelter services
• Maintain record of awareness events throughout the year including pictures and brief descriptions of events and compile information for the Program Director’s end of year report
• Assist with agency events and special projects, as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements:

The Admin Community Liaison must have the ability to:

• Be a forward-facing representative of the organization
• Demonstrate strong written and oral communication skills
• Multitask and work in a fast-paced environment
• Work effectively with persons who have diverse styles, abilities, motivations, and backgrounds, providing dignity to all
• Maintain appropriate boundaries when working with volunteers and staff
• Maintain confidentiality, neutrality, and professionalism in the role
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
• Demonstrate excellent organizational skills, time management and follow through

Education and Experience Minimum Qualifications:

• High School graduate or GED equivalent
• Minimum two year’s experience in an administrative support role is required, preferably in a nonprofit organization
• Must possess proficient computer skills to include Microsoft and utilization of database
• Must have valid driver’s license
• Must be able to lift at least 20lbs 

If you are interested in this position, please email a copy of your resume to Tamaress Schwartzfisher at [email protected]

Post offer, pre-employment screening requires successful completion of criminal background check, valid driver’s license, and vehicle insurance.

SAFE Shelter is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

General Summary of Duties: The Children’s Advocate is responsible for developing and implementing trauma-informed children’s programming, services, and advocacy for children at SAFE Shelter. The Children’s Advocate assists children of the shelter residents adjust to shelter life, assists them in acquiring needed services, and helps them develop self-reliance and resiliency skills.

Supervision: Reports to Director of Domestic Violence Services

Status: Full Time Exempt

Essential Functions:

• Provides advocacy, support, and coordination of services to children, youth and families who have experienced Intimate Partner Violence, based in developmentally appropriate and trauma-informed practice
• Conducts separate shelter intake with the children and assesses their physical and emotional well-being
• Provide structured age-appropriate activities for children on a regular weekly basis
• Assists in school enrollment and coordinates with schools to assure successful educational opportunities while residing in the shelter
• Assists mothers in obtaining necessary documents for children
• Conducts monthly contact with parents and school visits for children in the Follow-Up/After Care Program
• Conducts a children’s support group for In-Shelter and Follow-Up/After Care Program
• Supervises, trains and coordinates volunteers/interns working with children in the shelter
• Conducts a variety of programs for children, including but not limited to anger management, self-esteem, hygiene, and age appropriate information about domestic violence
• Conducts separate sessions with parents/guardians to address concerns with the child
• Maintains play areas and inventories of supplies for children’s’ groups and activities
• Coordinates holiday and special events for the children
• Completes child abuse reports, when necessary, in a timely manner according to mandatory reporting laws
• Maintains complete client files, including standard forms and progress notes
• Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements:

The Child 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 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

Experience Minimum Qualifications and Education:

• Bachelor’s degree, with concentration in childhood education, social work, psychology or human services
• Minimum one-year experience in a related field
• Basic computer skills required for data entry
• Must be able to lift 20lbs
• Ability to function harmoniously in a small but busy workplace as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Willingness to accommodate limited travel and work evenings and on-call as necessary, including training as required for national standards
• Must be able to climb one flight of stairs without difficulty
• Must be available to work after hours and weekends when needed
• Demonstration of cultural humility toward children with mental/developmental disabilities
• Valid driver’s license and vehicle insurance
• Satisfactory criminal background investigation as a condition of employment

If you are interested in this position, please email a copy of your resume to Tamaress Schwartzfisher at [email protected]

Post offer, pre-employment screening requires successful completion of criminal background check, valid driver’s license, and vehicle insurance.

SAFE Shelter is an Equal Opportunity Employer.