Shelter Support Coordinator

Shelter Support Coordinator

Job Description

Purpose and Responsibilities

Reporting to the Shelter Manager, the Shelter Support Coordinator will collaborate with the entire Shelter Team to manage daily shelter operations, maintain the properties, and support clients.

Job Duties

• Maintain a presentable and welcoming house: clean common areas, make minor repairs, conduct safety checks, maintain the grounds and playgrounds, and clean and prepare rooms when clients vacate.
• Collect, organize, maintain, and distribute donations as needed from various locations.
• Shop for groceries on a weekly basis.
• Manage the house budget, list of contractors, and logs of appliance purchases and maintenance schedules.
• Coordinate and facilitate appointments with outside vendors for household upkeep, maintenance and improvement projects.
• Collaborate in creating a culture of empowerment with clients and maintain ongoing communication of important incidents involving residents to shelter staff.
• Participate and assist with scheduling of house meetings and reinforcing boundaries with clients in relation to the shelter agreements.
• Assist with clients entries and exits, as well as provide shelter tours to clients and staff.
• Provide client transportation.
• Provide child care for clients when participating in various Lumina Alliance services.
• Be available to assist with shelter clients crisis counseling and crisis line coverage during business hours.
• Participate in regular all-staff meetings and other Lumina Alliance meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED
• Fluency in English is required; additional fluency in Spanish highly preferred.
• Experience working in an environment that prioritizes trauma informed interaction and the empowerment model
• Experience with MS Office and GSuite.
• Ability to stand/walk for long periods of time; ability to climb stairs and to lift, pull, push, carry furniture; ability to lift at least 50 lbs frequently.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and sensitivity to client needs.

Key Characteristics

• Must be flexible, compassionate and a team player.
• Must be able to work independently with little direct supervision and have excellent problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse groups of people.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships.
• Willingness to work flexible hours.

Requirements

• Must satisfactorily pass a Live Scan background check, paid for by employer.
• Completion of Lumina Alliance’s 65-hr California State Certified Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Crisis Counselor Training (provided as on-the-job training).
• Must have reliable transportation.

Position Title: Shelter Coordinator

Reports to: Shelter Manager

Hours: 40/week

Location: San Luis Obispo County

Salary: $19.00/hr, bilingual differential if applicable

Benefits

• Generous health insurance benefits paid for by employer
• Premium dental and vision insurance paid for by employer
• Life insurance
• IRA retirement plan with employer matching contributions
• Paid Time Off, including 16 paid holidays
• Generous paid-time-off accruals, with opportunities for more
• Various engaging internal committees on paid time, such as the Fun Committee, Workplace Culture Hour, and others
• Opportunities for professional growth and promotion within the agency
• Generous pet accommodations
• Family friendly workplace and culture

To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume, position is open until filled.

ABOUT LUMINA ALLIANCE

Lumina Alliance is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization created by the merging of RISE and Stand Strong in July 2021. Their mission is to empower those impacted by sexual and intimate partner violence through innovative advocacy, healing, prevention programs. Services include 24/7 crisis and information line, case management, restraining order assistance, legal assistance, accompaniment and advocacy, emergency shelters, transitional housing, individual and group therapy, and robust prevention education. For more information, please visit www.LuminaAlliance.org

Lumina Alliance is an at-will and an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, religion, national origin, veteran status, or on the basis of disability.

Lumina Alliance is a Drug Free Workplace.

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