Tuesday, May 6, 2008

Transitional Shelter Program Coordinator

Job Summary: The TSP Coordinator will be responsible for enhancing the quality and breadth of the transitional shelter program. Through program development, team management, administrative activities, direct services provision and outreach, the TSP Coordinator will generate and oversee services provided to transitional shelter residential and non-residential women survivors.

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Leadership: Lead transitional shelter team to ensure provision of efficient and effective services; coordinate and facilitate team meetings; provide support to program staff; coordinate daily shelter/program operations; participate in agency wide leadership.
• Program Development and Implementation: Develop supportive programs (i.e. workshops, support groups, activities) for transitional shelter residents; recruit volunteers and interns; implement, coordinate and evaluate programs; participate in regular program meetings.
• Program Administration: Prepare regular internal progress reports; work with Grants and Data Manager to provide necessary programmatic information by established deadlines; ensure that relevant forms and files pertaining to the TSP are up to date.
• Direct Services: Coordinate assessment, intake and orientation of women into shelter program; develop goal-oriented case plans for women; provide case management and emotional support/counseling services; maintain up-to-date files on clients and program activities; work with Family Advocates to coordinate supportive services ranging from intake to exit.
• Outreach: Represent CPAF and TSP in network meetings, public forums, presentations, trainings, etc; build community partnerships; provide public education; establish and maintain resource and referral network of domestic violence, sexual assault, and child abuse services and programs.
• Teamwork: Provide general support asked of all staff, including answering crisis calls, responding to emergencies, covering the shelter, providing transportation and maintaining a functioning office and shelter. Participate in organizational development.