Description
Churches United for the Homeless (CUFH) provides shelter, support, and case management services for men, women, and families. Embracing “Housing First” principles, we strive to move residents from the shelter to stable housing as quickly as possible. CUFH works to address the root cause of homelessness by increasing incomes and connecting residents to community services with a goal of increasing housing stability and preventing a return to shelter.
Essential Functions Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Manages programs related to the front desk/Advocate position
Assigns duties
Confers with staff to assist them with analyzing case problems
Address grievances
Analyzes needs to develop innovative programs and enhance current programs
Assists staff through individual and group meetings to analyze specific programs, understand program development, and increase use of individual skills
Works closely with the Support Services Director and case managers
Collate HMIS, Apricot, CARES, West Central Continuum of Care, and Office of Economic Opportunity
Scheduling and maintaining up-to-date trainings
Create advocate schedule, approving time off, and overseeing timesheets
Creating and maintaining relationships with security company
Point of contact for security company
Competencies
Excellent interpersonal and team skills; outstanding communications skills, written and oral
Proficient in Microsoft Office products
Demonstrated resourcefulness and good judgement
Leads by example
Values diversity of thought, background, and perspective
Sensitivity to individual/family struggles with homelessness, poverty, substance abuse, mental illness, and criminal records
Vigilant attention to details with multi-task ability
Integrity and ethics beyond reproach
Connection to Churches United for the Homeless mission and core values
Supervisory Responsibility This position supervises advocates, Case Managers and Contracted Shelter Nurses.
Work Environment This job operates in a professional office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.
Physical Demands This is largely a sedentary role and may require the ability to lift 20 pounds, open filing cabinets, and bend or stand as necessary.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work This is a full-time position. Evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.
Required/Recommended Education and Experience Bachelor's degree in business, social services public administration or related field. At least three (3) years of strong operational experience.
EEO Statement Churches United provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Churches United complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Churches United expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Churches United employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
Churches United is looking for a qualified candidate who is mission driven, professional and dedicated to being a part of the solution to homelessness!
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Essential Functions Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Manages programs related to the front desk/Advocate position
Assigns duties
Confers with staff to assist them with analyzing case problems
Address grievances
Analyzes needs to develop innovative programs and enhance current programs
Assists staff through individual and group meetings to analyze specific programs, understand program development, and increase use of individual skills
Works closely with the Support Services Director and case managers
Collate HMIS, Apricot, CARES, West Central Continuum of Care, and Office of Economic Opportunity
Scheduling and maintaining up-to-date trainings
Create advocate schedule, approving time off, and overseeing timesheets
Creating and maintaining relationships with security company
Point of contact for security company
Competencies
Excellent interpersonal and team skills; outstanding communications skills, written and oral
Proficient in Microsoft Office products
Demonstrated resourcefulness and good judgement
Leads by example
Values diversity of thought, background, and perspective
Sensitivity to individual/family struggles with homelessness, poverty, substance abuse, mental illness, and criminal records
Vigilant attention to details with multi-task ability
Integrity and ethics beyond reproach
Connection to Churches United for the Homeless mission and core values
Supervisory Responsibility This position supervises advocates, Case Managers and Contracted Shelter Nurses.
Work Environment This job operates in a professional office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.
Physical Demands This is largely a sedentary role and may require the ability to lift 20 pounds, open filing cabinets, and bend or stand as necessary.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work This is a full-time position. Evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.
Required/Recommended Education and Experience Bachelor's degree in business, social services public administration or related field. At least three (3) years of strong operational experience.
EEO Statement Churches United provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Churches United complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Churches United expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Churches United employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
Churches United is looking for a qualified candidate who is mission driven, professional and dedicated to being a part of the solution to homelessness!
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