FVC Shelter Coordinator

YWCA Central Alabama • Birmingham, AL

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About The Position

YWCA Central Alabama is a non-profit organization dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. YWCA Central Alabama’s vision is to create a more caring community. We work every day to make a positive change in the lives of individuals and the community. TITLE: Family Violence Center Shelter Coordinator REPORTS TO: Family Violence Center Shelter Manager CLASSIFICATION: Exempt Salaried POSITION SUMMARY The Shelter Coordinator will work under the guidance of the Shelter Manager to develop programs, assist with day-to-day program operations. Shelter Coordinator will provide direct and indirect services to clients and serve as liaison to clients and staff.

Requirements

• Knowledge and skills at a level typically acquired through obtaining a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology or closely related field or four or more years’ related experience is required.
• One-year related experience in the human services field with administrative responsibilities.
• Complete ACADV Certification training within specified timeframe.
• Must be able to successfully complete a criminal background check including a CA/N clearance through Alabama Department of Human Resources.
• Must have valid driver’s license, safe driving record, and personal vehicle insurance.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to the Shelter Manager to ensure consistency and compliance of program’s policies and certification.
• Assist the Shelter Manager with grant reporting, data input, time records and other documentation as needed.
• Provide support to Shelter Manager to represent the program and agency at staff meetings and in-service trainings as needed.
• Provide support to case manager specifically administrative duties and supportive services to in-shelter clients.
• Conduct client intake procedures and shelter policy orientation for new clients.
• Provide appropriate referrals to clients who are not eligible for shelter or seeking other assistance.
• Provide crisis intervention and manage on-call responsibilities for in-shelter clients and crisis line callers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time