MM Shelter DirectorMM-1

CHURCHES UNITED FOR THE HOMELESS•Moorhead, MN

4d•$62,000 - $62,000•Onsite

About The Position

Churches United for the Homeless (CUFH) provides shelter, support, and case management services for men, women, and families. Embracing “Housing First” principles, we strive to move residents from the shelter to stable housing as quickly as possible. CUFH works to address the root cause of homelessness by increasing incomes and connecting residents to community services with a goal of increasing housing stability and preventing a return to shelter. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

Excellent interpersonal and team skills; outstanding communications skills, written and oral
Proficient in Microsoft Office products
Demonstrated resourcefulness and good judgement
Leads by example
Values diversity of thought, background, and perspective
Sensitivity to individual/family struggles with homelessness, poverty, substance abuse, mental illness, and criminal records
Vigilant attention to details with multi-task ability
Integrity and ethics beyond reproach
Connection to Churches United for the Homeless mission and core values
Bachelor's degree in business, social services public administration or related field.
At least three (3) years of strong operational experience

Responsibilities

Manages programs related to the front desk/Advocate position
Assigns duties
Confers with staff to assist them with analyzing case problems
Address grievances
Analyzes needs to develop innovative programs and enhance current programs
Assists staff through individual and group meetings to analyze specific programs, understand program development, and increase use of individual skills
Works closely with the Support Services Director and case managers
Collate HMIS, Apricot, CARES, West Central Continuum of Care, and Office of Economic Opportunity
Scheduling and maintaining up-to-date trainings
Create advocate schedule, approving time off, and overseeing timesheets
Creating and maintaining relationships with security company
Point of contact for security company