Safe Alliance - Part-Time Client Care Specialist (Shelter)

Smartstartofmeck; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 27,552,000 - 34,440,000; Part time

Job summary

Safe Alliance is seeking a Part-Time Client Care Specialist to provide administrative support and crisis assistance for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and related trauma. The role includes weekend and overnight hours as part of a rotating schedule.

Responsibilities include answering calls, intake support, maintaining client records, and assisting staff with office tasks while upholding trauma-informed, client-centered care. Must be willing to work nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; 1 year admin or customer service experience.

Responsibilities

• Answer agency phone calls, screen and direct callers, provide service descriptions.
• Provide crisis intervention services by telephone or in person as needed.
• Maintain client information and files; assist with intake and document management.
• Support office functions: mail, supplies, and form management.
• Assist in meetings, trainings, and agency events as assigned by supervisor.
• Collaborate with staff and community partners to support clients.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal komunik

Microsoft Office proficiency

Willing to work nights and weekends

Strong interpersonal skills

Reliable transportation

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Administrative or customer service experience (1 year)

Bachelor's or Associate's Degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

JOB PURPOSE

The Client Care Specialist is a Part-Time position (Saturday-Sunday 7am- 5p.m. working around 20 hours biweekly, One weekend a month overnight 9pm-7am). This candidate at the Shelter supports the agency by providing hope and healing to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, and emotional trauma by providing administrative support to direct service and leadership staff.

RESPONSIBILITIES / ACCOUNTABILITIES

Using trauma-informed, client-centered approach:

• Answer agency phone calls, screen and direct callers as appropriate, provide accurate description of services, and refer to external services as necessary
• Act with clients in mind and work to meet client needs and expectations to the extent possible
• Gather initial intake information, connect with appropriate staff member
• Provide crisis intervention services by telephone or in person as necessary including responding to hotline calls
• Manage behavior within shelter by enforcing structure keeping clients in mind
• Respond to area hospitals to provide rape crisis support as necessary
• Maintain accurate database information by entering required client information
• Partner with direct care staff to maintain up-to-date client files (may include electronic/physical files)
• Support office function by handling mail and maintaining supply of current forms
• Keep client and staff work spaces clean and functioning
• Maintain up-to-date inventory of needed supplies for staff and clients
• Adhere to agency procedures concerning Documentation, Critical Incident Reports and Client Satisfaction surveys and participate in Quality Assurance process
• Support agency mission by participating in at least one agency event or outreach activity assigned by monthly performance plan
• Support agency mission by participating in agency meetings and committees as requested by supervisor
• Promotes and maintains professional relationships with agency staff, volunteers, and community partners
• Maintain and develop skills and knowledge by attending training and ensuring licensure and certifications are up-to-date for the job
• Perform other agency duties as assigned by supervisor

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High School diploma or equivalent required and one (1) year administrative or customer service; Bachelor's or Associate's Degree preferred

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

• Experience working with victims
• Experience in human services field
• Must be willing and able to work nights and weekends.
• Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products.
• Valid driver's license and insurance required.
• Reliable transportation required.
• Pre-employment background checks and drug test required.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned this job classification. They are not to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all duties, skills, and responsibilities of people so assigned.

To apply, please submit a cover letter that states why you want to work at Safe Alliance and your salary requirements along with your resume.