Site Coordinator: Part-Time in New Haven, Connecticut at NEW REACH INC

About Us:

Since 1990, New Reach has been a dedicated leader in providing shelter, housing, stabilization, and support for children, families, and individuals experiencing homelessness or at risk for homelessness in the Greater New Haven and Fairfield County areas. We believe in empowering those affected by homelessness and poverty to achieve lasting independence.

Why Work with Us?

At New Reach, you will be part of a compassionate, innovative, and inclusive team that uses the most progressive approaches to inspire independence. You'll play a key role in a transformative movement to end homelessness and food insecurity through prevention, support, and housing solutions that create long-term stability for those we serve.

Primary Purpose: The Site Coordinator (SC) is responsible for monitoring the activities of the agency property which include ensuring compliance with program policies and procedures, maintaining the safety of the residents and the security and cleanliness of the facility. The SC will work collaboratively with the other SCs, Case Managers, and Management to promote a safe and nurturing community environment. The SC is an essential position, which means that the job functions are necessary to conduct agency business even when the agency is not operating normally.

This position is open for 4:00PM-12:00AM every other weekend.

This position is open for 12:00AM- 8:00AM every other weekend.

Essential Functions:

• Monitor the activities of residents to ensure the safety of residents, staff, and guest(s).
• Provide on-going support to residents when necessary.
• Maintain written and oral communication of incidents in accordance with agency policies in shift turnover log.
• Supervise and assist residents with daily cleanup.
• Enforce New Reach policies and follows staff policies and procedures.
• Monitor supplies and communicate needs to Program Manager(s).
• Communicate with other staff and maintain the turnover log.
• This position is considered essential which means that the job functions are necessary to conduct agency business even when the agency is not operating normally. Employees designated as essential are expected to report to or remain at work when the agency has a delayed opening, early release, or closure.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalency required.
• Ability to establish and maintain professional boundaries in working with clients.
• Assertiveness, creativity and ability to work independently or with a team.
• Knowledge of community resources and systems.
• Demonstrated initiative, good judgment and self-direction.
• Access to reliable transportation.
• Basic computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Bilingual (Spanish and English) preferred.
• Experience with homelessness preferred.
• Knowledge of and sensitivity to women's issues (domestic violence, sexual abuse etc.).

If you are looking for something new and exciting and want to join a fast growing and innovative organization, we'd love to work with you!