Program Supervisor (Learning Center Coordinator)

Regular Full Time

Good Shepherd Shelter – Catholic Charities

Requisition ID: 1887

Good Shepherd Shelter is a program of Catholic Charities of Los Angeles, Inc., which is a transitional shelter for women and children who are escaping domestic violence. The shelter provides shelter in individual apartment units at no cost, case management, trauma-informed therapy for mothers and children, an on-site elementary school, an adult learning center, food, and legal resources.

Good Shepherd Shelter is seeking a dependable, caring individual who has experience working with a transitional shelter or has a passion for helping those in need. Professional experience in working with domestic violence survivors is strongly preferred. This position develops individual educational plans with specific, measurable goals to help each client meet these goals in a timely manner. The Coordinator creates curriculum that covers the life skills each mother needs to develop as a person, parent and provider for her children. These classes include self-care, cooking and nutrition, yoga/exercise, DV, parenting, budgeting, home health care, tenants’ rights and responsibilities, stress management, ESL, computer skills, how to write a resume and interview for a job, GED prep, etc. The coordinator must also be able to work with volunteers and professionals who will teach a class, tutor and/or mentor an individual woman in a particular subject.

The duties also include coordinating with the elementary school teachers and youth program students to develop, implement, and manage after-school activities including tutoring programs, youth sports programs, etc. This position will foster relationships with community-based organizations designed to support the needs of children who have experienced trauma and offer related mentoring programs.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement educational plans in the adult Learning Center

Orient new residents to Learning Center

Plan/implement curriculum for all Learning Center classes

Ensure program is compliant with GAIN guidelines

Evaluate clients upon arrival and prior to exit to measure progress toward specific goals

Empower clients to be involved in all aspects of Shelter life, including their involvement with their child's school

Develop and implement a savings and budgeting plan for each resident and problem solve barriers related to budgeting

Assist clients in developing skills in areas including budgeting, career planning, job interviewing, computer skills, English as a Second Language (ESL) and GED Prep

Maintain Learning Center yearly and daily calendar – birthdays, Mom of the Month, outings and holidays

Develop special Learning Center event planning for holidays, special school days, and outings

Attend weekly meetings with Family Services Director

Develop and teach skills to prepare residents for independent living

Meet with Case Manager with updates weekly or as needed

Track client's attendance and enforce policy as needed

Maintain daily written & oral communication

Coordinate with Good Shepherd Elementary School to plan after-school activities including tutoring and mentoring

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Requires a bachelor's degree preferred with two years of related experience

Must have strong communication and interpersonal skills

Professional experience working with survivors of domestic violence

Ability to work independently and with a team

Experience with MS Word, Excel and Outlook is required

Experience with Publisher and web design programs is a plus

Bilingual in English and Spanish is required

Benefits

Retirement Plan to include 401a/employer contribution only and 403(b)

Supplemental Insurance (life, Accident, disability insurance, etc.)

Health Care Spending Account Reimbursement accounts (HAS)

Vacation days – 12 days per year

Sick time – 10 days per year

Short and Long Term Disability

13 holidays per year for regular f/t & p/t employees

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Cell Phones for those working in Shelters or with Clients outside of the office

Employee Recognition - Annual Staff Appreciation Day Event

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