DVSA Shelter & Housing Program Lead

Socket.dev; Council Bluffs (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

35-hour workweek

Vacation & sick pay

14 paid holidays

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

Long-term disability insurance

403(b) with match

Supportive environment

Job summary

Catholic Charities SW Iowa is seeking a Shelter and Housing Coordinator to oversee shelter and housing services for DVSA programs, supervising staff and ensuring compliance with contracts and grants. You will lead collaboration with state and federal agencies, housing providers, and community partners to empower survivors.

You will coordinate with program managers to set goals, monitor progress, and ensure access to housing, financial, employment, and educational resources for participants,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, Criminal Justice, or related field; 1-2 years related job experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Solid knowledge of human and social service programs and practices, specifically relating to shelter, housing, and economic resources.
• Knowledge of appropriate intervention techniques for working effectively with a variety of issues related to sexual assault and domestic abuse.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to effectively present information and respond professionally to inquiries from clients, regulatory agencies, and members of the community.
• Excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a wide variety of people having diverse social concerns and problems, while maintaining personal boundaries.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
• Good knowledge and familiarity with needs and resources in the community.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and related software.

Responsibilities

• Oversee shelter and housing services and staff to ensure compliance with contracts/standards and monitor progress towards goals/objectives and projections.
• Assist the Program Managers and Director of Programs in developing and establishing programs goals and objectives. Monitor grant goals, program contracts and/or contractor performance.
• Establish and maintain collaborative partnerships with service providers in the service area to facilitate participant access to needed services.
• Build community awareness and education of domestic violence and sexual assault throughout the service area.
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with local coalitions, task forces, human service agencies, religious and civic organizations.
• Supervise and mentor Shelter Assistants, Housing and Economic Advocates, and Shelter Advocates in the overall direction and coordination of shelter services.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Team leadership

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Catholic Charities SW Iowa is seeking a Shelter and Housing Coordinator to oversee shelter and housing services for DVSA programs, supervising staff and ensuring compliance with contracts and grants. You will lead collaboration with state and federal agencies, housing providers, and community partners to empower survivors.

You will coordinate with program managers to set goals, monitor progress, and ensure access to housing, financial, employment, and educational resources for participants,