Safe Dwelling Coordinator
About The Position
BHSN, one of the fastest growing organizations providing whole person care in the region, is in search of passionate individuals to join our rapidly growing team! Your role at BHSN: The Safe Dwelling Coordinator is charged with the primary tasks of coordinating services for clients in all safe dwellings operated by the program, maintaining the facilities, and providing direct services for victims of domestic and sexual violence. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm, Approximately 6-8 weeks of on-call coverage per year What’s in it for you? Generous benefits, including personalized health coverage, paid time off, and holiday pay Working within our community, making a real impact, working alongside passionate colleagues Accessible leadership team, coaching for your growth, and ample training opportunities As a rapidly growing organization, there are endless opportunities to grow within the organization Community discounts, loan forgiveness & more What your day might look like: Provide ongoing services to individuals in safe dwellings as deemed appropriate Act as liaison with DSS and community housing agencies Maintain safe dwelling per OCFS and program standards regarding safety, organization, and cleanliness Provide on-going services to victims of domestic and sexual violence including, but not limited to, supportive counseling, transportation, advocacy, safety planning, safe housing, child-care, assistance filing court petitions as well as compensation claims with the Office of Victim Services, and follow-up to clients as deemed appropriate Update, maintain, and complete program records on the schedule set forth by STOP DSV Participate in back-up coverage to volunteers on the hotline during non-business hours Provide outreach to the community and participate in community events Your skills and qualifications: High School Graduate or equivalent. Associate Degree in Human Services related field preferred. One year experience in social services setting preferred; working as an employee or volunteer in domestic violence and/or sexual assault victim services Valid NYS or other State driver’s license, Reliable transportation for travel required BHSN is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and supports Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in its hiring and employment practices so that every team member can feel like they belong and be their authentic self to thrive in their personal and professional lives. In order to do that, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race (including traits historically associated with race, including but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles), creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital status, arrest record or status as a victim of domestic violence, familial status, gender/gender expression, reproductive health decisions, citizenship or immigration status or any other factor prohibited by law.
Requirements
- High School Graduate or equivalent.
- One year experience in social services setting preferred; working as an employee or volunteer in domestic violence and/or sexual assault victim services
- Valid NYS or other State driver’s license, Reliable transportation for travel required
Nice To Haves
- Associate Degree in Human Services related field preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide ongoing services to individuals in safe dwellings as deemed appropriate
- Act as liaison with DSS and community housing agencies
- Maintain safe dwelling per OCFS and program standards regarding safety, organization, and cleanliness
- Provide on-going services to victims of domestic and sexual violence including, but not limited to, supportive counseling, transportation, advocacy, safety planning, safe housing, child-care, assistance filing court petitions as well as compensation claims with the Office of Victim Services, and follow-up to clients as deemed appropriate
- Update, maintain, and complete program records on the schedule set forth by STOP DSV
- Participate in back-up coverage to volunteers on the hotline during non-business hours
- Provide outreach to the community and participate in community events
Benefits
- Generous benefits, including personalized health coverage, paid time off, and holiday pay
- Working within our community, making a real impact, working alongside passionate colleagues
- Accessible leadership team, coaching for your growth, and ample training opportunities
- As a rapidly growing organization, there are endless opportunities to grow within the organization
- Community discounts, loan forgiveness & more
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
