Shelter Director – Women’s & Children’s Crisis Shelter – Whittier, CA

WOME*N*’S & CHILDREN’S CRIS*IS SHELTE*R

JOB DESCRIPTION

SHELTER DIR*ECTOR*

L*o*cation: Crisis Shelter
S*u*pervisor: Executive Director

The Women’s and Children’s Crisis Shelter, Inc. (WCCS) is seeking a full-time Shelter Director to promote safety and empowerment of victims of domestic violence by overseeing 24-hour, 7 day a week programming and operations of 30-45 day emergency domestic violence shelter.

Pos*i*tion Re*s*pons*ibi*lities:

·Daily operations of the emergency shelter and available on-call to shelter emergencies/needs;

·Supervises all shelter staff; Directly supervises Case Managers and guides them through supervising Family Advocates and Family Support Workers;

·Assures that agency services are provided to clients in a trauma informed, caring and professional manner;

·Assures program operates smoothly and within agency policies, guidelines, budget and contractual obligations;

·Assures WCCS contract compliance and quality assurance;

·Maintains program fiscal and statistical reports and submits them in a timely manner;

·Assures accuracy of reports and data management;

·Maintains client records and program reports; and

·Notifies supervisor of problems in a timely manner.

·Ongoing Shelter activities include:

o Working with management & clients in reviewing & evaluating agency program to meet participants’ and community needs;

o Maintaining effective services and program for domestic violence victims;

o Maintaining effective team leadership;

o Assures & maintains documentation of agency services and client statistical data;

o Coordinates hiring, training, evaluating, disciplining, and discharging of staffing as necessary in accordance with agency policies;

o Coordinates staff meetings and staff development;

o Attends appropriate training workshops and domestic violence conferences;

o Represents the agency at assigned community meetings; and

o Assures, maintains, and demonstrates professional behavior leadership.

o Attends staff meetings and in-service trainings as needed; and

o Facilitates support groups, parenting classes, life-skills classes as needed;

o Performs additional duties as requested by supervisor.

Qual*ifications: *

· MA preferred or BA from accredited college and equivalent experience required;

· Previous supervision experience leading a team required;

· 40-hour domestic violence training preferred;

· Knowledge of family structure and community dynamics of population served;

· Cultural sensitivity; Ability to accept diverse personal and cultural behaviors;

· Experience working with domestic violence legal advocacy issues and victim rights;

· Experience in crisis intervention and working with domestic violence victims;

· Needs strong communication, writing and computer skills;

· Must be able to work without extensive supervision;

· Must exhibit flexibility, mature judgment, confidence and competence;

· Commitment to working toward the empowerment of domestic violence victims and their children;

· Ability to role model non-judgmental and non-violent behavior in conflict resolution;

· Bilingual English/Spanish preferred; and * · Must have current California Driver’s License, good driving record and current automobile insurance.

Salary: Competitive, based on experience. Annual exempt, salaried position. Medical, dental and vision insurance, vacation and holiday benefits after 90 days of employment. Sick time.

Hours: Full-time with work schedule of Monday-Friday day schedule, with flexibility for coverage. On-call as needed.

Closing Date: This position will remain open until filled.

**No phone calls, please**

Women’s and Children’s Crisis Shelter

13203 Hadley Street, Suite 103

Whittier, CA 90601

(562) 945-3937 – Phone

(562) 945-1037 – Fax

www.wccshope.org

“Women’s and Children’s Crisis Shelter is committed to provide safety, shelter and hope to victims of domestic violence.”

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 – $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Overtime

Experience:

• supervisory: 1 year (Preferred)

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Required)

License:

• Driver’s License (Preferred)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

Work Remotely: