Senior Manager Southwest Safehouse

Description

WHO WE ARE

Volunteers of America Colorado is a nonprofit, faith-based organization dedicated to helping those in-need transform their lives. Through more than 50 distinct human service programs, Volunteers of America changes the lives of more than 140,000 vulnerable Coloradoans each year. VOA services include housing and emergency shelters, hunger and nutrition services, and many other community support programs. Our work touches the mind, body, heart and ultimately the spirit of those we serve. VOA integrates compassion with highly effective programs that build and strengthen communities.

** The Southwest Safehouse Senior Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Safehouse and the

supervision of staff and volunteers; responsible for the coordination of all program services to clients; responsible

for community relations; develops and monitors annual budget in conjunction with the Senior Director; prepares

grant requests and reports for funding agencies as required; performs a variety of administrative duties in

conjunction with the Senior Director.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

· Ensures that the participant’s voice plays an integral role in programming strategies and implementation.

· Develops, implements and monitors program operations and daily activities of the Southwest Safehouse.

· Evaluates overall program effectiveness and ensures that the program guidelines are met.

· Recruits, hires, trains, and supervises staff and student interns. Performs all scheduling functions for staff

and volunteers, ensuring adequate coverage for the program at all times.

· Supervises the provision of case management services for Safehouse residents, ensuring adequate

information and referral resources.

· Fosters and maintains meaningful communication among all program personnel, volunteers, and

residents; clarifies concepts and goals of the program to residents, volunteers and staff.

· Coordinates services of other community agencies to respond to the needs of and benefit the residents of

the Safehouse.

· Seeks out and develops fund raising opportunities, including grant writing, special events and donor

solicitation.

· Performs duties in a professional manner adhering to the Social Work Code of Ethics.

· Develops, implements and monitors goal planning for the Extended Stay Program Safehouse residents, in

conjunction with counseling staff

· Develops program budget in conjunction with Senior Director and oversees control of expenditures.

· Serves as acting Southwest Colorado Supervisor when the Senior Director is not available.

· Monitors the volunteer program to include recruitment, training, and the supervision of volunteers, either

directly or through a coordinator. Keeps supervisor and counseling staff informed regarding volunteer

issues.

· Coordinates networking and acts as a community liaison for the project, maintaining cooperative working

relations. Serves on boards, councils, and attends meetings and community functions relative to the

program.

· Ensures staff provide service through a trauma-informed care practice.

· Performs a variety of administrative duties in conjunction with the Division Director.

· Performs other duties as assigned.

POSITION TYPE AND EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK · Full-time, at least 40 hours per week during business hours 8am-5pm Monday through Friday. Occasional weekends and travel are required. On-call responsibilities are required.

SALARY: $65062.40/annually

LOCATION · Southwest Safehouse – Durango, CO

Benefit eligibility is based on job type/status:

Vacation Time

Separate Sick Time

Paid Holidays

Floating Holidays

Personal Days

Volunteer/Wellness Day

Tuition Assistance

Pension Plan

403b Retirement Plan with Agency Match

Health, Dental, Vision, Pet Insurances

Life Insurance

Accident Insurance

Employee Assistance/Work Life Balance Program

Employee Discount Program

LifeLock with Norton

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Volunteers of America is an EEO/AA Employer

Position will remain open until filled

VISA SPONSORSHIP IS NOT OFFERED FOR THIS ROLE

Veterans are strongly encouraged to apply

Requirements

COMPETENCIES

· Models core culture attributes of VOAC that include “AIRS” (Accountability, Integrity, Respect and Service).

· Models and pursues with vigor VOAC’s three strate