Assists in facilitating daily operations of the Betty Ann Krahnke Center and promotes the health, safety and well-being of women and children who are domestic violence survivors in a trauma informed care setting. Under the direction of the Program Director, assists with hiring new staff, implements training and shift supervision of staff and coordinates with Lead Residential Advocates to assure full 24/7 shift coverage. Assists with daily operations of the food service and childcare center. This position and all other residential advocate staff are considered ‘essential employees’ and are expected to report to work during weather emergencies and other unusual events.
Principal Responsibilities and Duties: Coordinates daily operations of residential facility, including hiring, training supervision and evaluation of residential staff, in compliance with the FSI policies, procedures and organizational values. Provides direct oversight to Residential Advocates. Provides orientation and ongoing training to residential staff on BAK center procedures, regulations, domestic violence issues and the staff role in ensuring a safe and healthy living environment for residents. Ensures that safety drills, info notes, log notes and incident reports are timely and accurate, assuring that they are reported to the Program Director in a timely manner. Schedules staff to ensure coverage for all shifts, and may cover shifts if there are no other alternatives. Reviews and approves residential staff time Assists PD and Therapist with 24-hour on call coverage for residential emergencies. Coordinates requests to Montgomery County Facility Maintenance (DGS). Ensures that health and safety issues are addressed in a timely Coordinates residential facility cleaning and repairs and ensures that BAK vehicles are properly maintained. Completes weekly maintenance facility documentation and submits weekly to PD. Conducts and coordinates monthly fire and safety drills. Assures daily communication and documentation is completed daily and reported to PD. Complete other duties as assigned to meet the needs of the residents and facility. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required: Bachelor’s degree in social work, counseling, psychology or closely related field, with a minimum of one year of relevant residential facility experience. In lieu of degree, equivalent relevant experience will be considered. Must have some supervisory experience. Must be able to work a flexible schedule with some evenings and weekends. Driving SP vehicles will be required at Must possess a valid state driver's license and must meet Sheppard Pratt requirements to operate a company vehicle. Experience working with trauma survivors preferred. Must be able to lift 30 pounds, stand, stoop, sit, bend at waist and knees and possess overall body flexibility. Conversational fluency in Spanish is a plus but not required.What you'll get from us.
At Sheppard Pratt, you will work alongside a multi-disciplined team led by a bold vision to change lives. We offer:
A commitment to professional development, including a comprehensive tuition reimbursement program to support ongoing education and licensure and/or certification preparation Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits for benefit eligible positions 403b retirement match Generous paid-time-off for benefit eligible positions Complimentary Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Generous mileage reimbursement programThe pay range for this position is $57,636.80 minimum to $61,786.82 maximum. Pay for this position is determined on a number of factors, including but not limited to, years and level of related experience.