Full-time Safe House Shelter Director

Overview

We are seeking a full-time Safe House Shelter Director in Elmira, NY.

Our Full-Time opportunities offer:

• Generous time off every year including 14 paid holidays, up to 3 personal days, vacation time, and sick time
• Employer funded Pension Plan (company contributions begin after 1 year of continuous employment)
• Comprehensive Health Care Coverage with low-cost employee premiums, co-pays, and deductibles
• Company Paid Basic Term Life Insurance for Employee
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans including Short Term Disability, AFLAC, and Voluntary Term Life
• Flexible Spending Account
• Eligibility for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• Tax Deferred Annuity (403B)
• Christmas Bonus

SCOPE AND PURPOSE OF POSITION:

To oversee all aspects of the Safehouse Program which provides comprehensive services to victims of domestic

violence. The Director of Safehouse is directly responsible to the Commanding Officer of The Salvation Army,

Elmira, New York.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· Oversee general operation of the Safehouse shelter and program assuring that all aspects of the program are fulfilled and the program is in regulatory status.

· Supervise staff and volunteers; evaluate performance and recommend hiring and termination of staff members; maintain schedules for 24-hours coverage; keep employee files up to date.

· Oversee the provision of the following comprehensive victim services assuring that all victims served are treated with dignity and respect to include:

o Assisting victims with setting and accomplishing short and long term goals

o Counseling

o Follow up contact through in-person contacts, telephone contacts or written communications

o Personal advocacy services to assist victims in securing rights, remedies and services with other agencies or systems

o Criminal Justice support and accompaniment

o Crisis Hotline counseling

o Provide information and referrals

o Facilitating to weekly support group

o Assist with the filing of NYS Crime Victim Board compensation claims including making victims aware of the availability of the program

· Prepare and maintain reports, records and statistics.

· Fulfilling the mandated NYS requirement of reporting suspected child abuse and neglect.

· Represent and promote The Salvation Army, Safehouse at community presentations and seminars.

· Assist with budget preparation and review for the program.

· Oversee the program to ensure the projected budget is maintained.

· Accept any other duties as assigned by the Corps Officer.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· Oversee general operation of the Safehouse shelter and program assuring that all aspects of the program are fulfilled and the program is in regulatory status.

· Supervise staff and volunteers; evaluate performance and recommend hiring and termination of staff members; maintain schedules for 24-hours coverage; keep employee files up to date.

· Oversee the provision of the following comprehensive victim services assuring that all victims served are treated with dignity and respect to include:

o Assisting victims with setting and accomplishing short and long term goals

o Counseling

o Follow up contact through in-person contacts, telephone contacts or written communications

o Personal advocacy services to assist victims in securing rights, remedies and services with other agencies or systems

o Criminal Justice support and accompaniment

o Crisis Hotline counseling

o Provide information and referrals

o Facilitating to weekly support group

o Assist with the filing of NYS Crime Victim Board compensation claims including making victims aware of the availability of the program

· Prepare and maintain reports, records and statistics.

· Fulfilling the mandated NYS requirement of reporting suspected child abuse and neglect.

· Represent and promote The Salvation Army, Safehouse at community presentations and seminars.

· Assist with budget preparation and review for the program.

· Oversee the program to ensure the projected budget is maintained.

· Accept any other duties as assigned by the Corps Officer.

Qualifications

SPECIAL SKILLS, CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

· Bachelor’s degree with three to five years of related experience.

· Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills.

· Exhibit excellent organizational and time management skills

· Supervisory skills a must

· Valid Driver’s license that meets The Salvation Army insurance requirements

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.