Domestic Violence Coordinator

TITLE: Domestic Violence Coordinator 

DEPARTMENT: Programs

REPORTS TO: Domestic Violence Regional Coordinator

Employment Status: Full Time

Reg. Hours Worked:  40 / Week, Non-Exempt

Hourly Rate: $24.04/hr

JOB SUMMARY:  

The Domestic Violence Coordinator will build and maintain a collaborative relationship with community partners in Pasadena that can provide the full scope of supportive services and resources that homeless individuals and families need to become stably housed. The Domestic Violence Coordinator assigned to direct contracts will perform all the duties as indicated in that contract and by assigned supervisor. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS INCLUDE, but are not limited to the following:  

• Develop relationships with community partners and maintain referral networks with: domestic violence, human trafficking, crisis housing, mental health, substance abuse treatment, mainstream benefits, early childhood education, vocational training, domestic violence agencies, McKinney Vento Liaison, and elected officials.

• Manage the relationships with domestic violence community partners to ensure linkage is made for eligible individuals and families. 

• Assist DV Regional Coordination in coordinating regional case review meetings monthly within SPA 3.

• Coordinate with LA County 211 and domestic violence community partners to provide safe crisis housing options to individuals and families in need.  

• Represent CES for Families at other regionally coordinated collaborative meetings including the Pasadena COC.

• Conduct presentations on domestic violence at community partner agencies to educate the community about services and resources. 

• Assist DV Regional Coordinator in establishing a communication protocol for response on referrals made to CES.

• Facilitate the usage of a universal assessment tool to determine vulnerability, assisting individuals, TAY and families with collecting documents necessary for housing, and providing linkage to ongoing supportive services.

• Provide case management services as needed to individuals and families that are enrolled in the program. Complete housing plans, refer to other homeless agencies, and conduct housing inspections.

• Ensure the safety of all individuals as well as prioritized health, supportive service and educational needs. Provide appropriate crisis intervention in the form of support and/or problem solving as deemed necessary. 

• Determine if there is a need for Adult Protective Services or DCFS and take any action required by State Law. Complete and submit incident reports when necessary.

• Complete reports and documentation as required by Union Station Homeless Services and program funders.

• Monitor program data, documentation of services, and progress toward outcomes.

• Other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Work indoors in temperature controlled environment and occasionally exposed to outdoor weather and driving conditions.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

• Stand and sit for long periods of time; move and walk to various locations; climb stairs, stoop, kneel, reach, pull, push, bend, twist, and occasionally lift and or move objects. Use hands to finger, handle or feel.

• See, hear and speak clearly in order to give and receive information and instructions, perform administrative work, and drive motor vehicles including passenger vans.

• Ability to interact with other employees, residents, customers and members of the public.

• Ability to work effectively under time constraints, prioritize work, multi-task, and adapt to changing work demands.

• Gather, analyze, synthesize, and classify information.

• Transcribe, enter, and post data.

• Ability to respond effectively to sensitive inquiries or complaints.

• May require exposure to blood borne pathogens and infectious agents.

• Requires use of a computer keyboard for substantial periods of time.

• Able to travel to off-site meetings and evening community meetings
   

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of housing resources in Service Planning Area 3 (San Gabriel Valley) preferred. Resources can include crisis housing and permanent housing throughout Los Angeles County. 

• Knowledge of HUD guidelines and experience working with subsidized housing programs such as Section 8, Shelter Plus Care, Rapid Re-Housing and others.

• Current knowledge of best practice models, including: Housing First, Mental Health Recovery, Harm Reduction, and Critical Time Intervention. 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Excellent presentation skills 

• Proficient in use of laptop computer and Microsoft Windows, Office software programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Homeless Management Information System (HMIS).  

• Creative problem-solving skills

• Possess valid California driver's license and properly registered vehicle.

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s Degree in social work or related field preferred.

• Three years of experience in social services required.  

• 40 Hour Domestic Violence Advocate Training preferred. 

• Experience working with domestic violence population is preferred. 

• Experience assisting low and very-low income individuals access affordable housing prefered.

• Experience working with homeless individuals preferred.

• Bilingual: Desirable, but not required.

**Union Station Homeless Services (USHS) requires all new hires to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 prior to your first day of employment at USHS, unless a documented medical or religious accommodation is approved as determined on an individual case by case basis by USHS’s Human Resources Executive.**

UNION STATION HOMELESS SERVICES EMBRACES DIVERSITY

We embrace our differences and are committed to furthering our culture of inclusion and belonging. Our commitment to racial equity within the organization is crucial to who we are and the clients we serve. Committed to being an anti-racist organization and sharing the unique cultural experiences from our networks, we offer annual racial equity training, host ongoing learning experiences through our lunch n' learns, and participate in on-going mental health trainings.

We promote acceptance, respect, teamwork, and fosters diversity in the workplace. We believe every individual has a story, past, and a unique set of skills that shape who we are and through this network, we can learn from each other to become better versions of ourselves personally and professionally. Through our staff-led network focusing on diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging and accessibility, we work to communicate, educate, and express diverse cultivation through our eight Diversity Networks.  We are honored that the Diversity Network has been recognized as part of the Community Impact Awards presented by the Los Angeles Business Journal.

                    Union Station Homeless Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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