Seasonal Warming Center Coordinator & Supervisor - Hamden

Columbus House, Inc; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Columbus House, Inc. is seeking a Hamden Warming Center Coordinator to oversee the warming center operations at Keefe Community Center in Hamden, CT.

This seasonal, part-time role provides supervision to residential staff and ensures a safe, supportive environment for adults experiencing homelessness. The coordinator will train staff, maintain records, and collaborate with social service providers to connect clients with needed services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human services preferred with 2+ years' related experience.
• Alternatively, 5 years’ experience as a case manager in human services.
• Strong written and oral communication in English.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and related desk-top applications.

Responsibilities

• Create strength-based person-centered approaches.
• Provide linkages to clients for social, mental health, educational, vocational, recreational, transportation, spiritual and/or substance use supports.
• Coordinate and collaborate with other agencies and social service providers.
• Enforce program rules and supervise resident chores and bi-weekly house meetings.
• Train and empower supervisees to complete tasks effectively.
• Attend weekly and monthly agency, program and network meetings.
• Maintain and update all required charting and notes; support Family triage operations.
• Hire, train, and supervise residential program staff; model best practices.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

HMIS navigation

Crisis intervention

Education

Bachelor's degree in human services

Tools

Relias Training

Job description

Columbus House, Inc. is seeking a Hamden Warming Center Coordinator to oversee the warming center operations at Keefe Community Center in Hamden, CT.

This seasonal, part-time role provides supervision to residential staff and ensures a safe, supportive environment for adults experiencing homelessness. The coordinator will train staff, maintain records, and collaborate with social service providers to connect clients with needed services.