SAFEHOUSE OPERATIONS COORDINATOR

Job Description

The Safehouse Operations Coordinator is responsible for ensuring the operational integrity of the confidential emergency shelter, including facilities, donation management, and enrichment programming. This position plays a key role in maintaining safety, functionality, and consistency in day-to-day shelter operations. The Safehouse Operations Coordinator also supports animal sheltering procedures and collaborates on technology and security needs in partnership with the Safehouse Supervisor. While this position has no formal supervisory responsibilities, it includes leadership duties related to facility maintenance, programming coordination, and staff training.

The Safehouse requires coverage (24) hours per day, (7) days per week.

This position is considered Essential Personnel. This means that staff in this position will be required to be onsite during a Weather Emergency or other Federal and / or State Mandated Emergency.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.   Other duties may be assigned.

• Answer Helpline calls, conduct shelter screenings, and perform all advocate duties.
• Function as back-up for Point of Contact coverage rotation (nights, weekends, holidays), if critical staff shortage.
• Ensure shelter facility cleanliness, safety, and maintenance, including light janitorial tasks and biweekly kitchen / laundry resets.
• Manage and organize the receipt, storage, and distribution of donations (e.g., food, clothing, goods).
• Biweekly,  review Safehouse kitchens’ shopping lists for appropriateness, request gift cards for payment, perform shopping, submit receipts with grant funding clearly noted, and label food items with the appropriate grant allocation.
• Coordinate and monitor shelter pet kennel operations in alignment with SARC procedures.
• Collaborate with the Safehouse Supervisor on shelter technology, building security systems, and resident tech safety.
• Develop and lead enrichment activities for shelter guests (e.g., yoga, cooking / nutrition classes, arts programming).
• Oversee Helpline operations to ensure 24 / 7 / 365 operations and ensure that staff are appropriately trained to provide Helpline support and documentation.
• Manage unexpected advocate-level staff absences and coordinate staff and self to provide uninterrupted 24-hour coverage every day.
• Assist the Safehouse Supervisor with scheduling, coverage, and shift coordination by providing accurate information regarding advocate staff.
• Provide transportation for shelter residents as appropriate.
• Participate in weekly supervision meetings with the Safehouse Supervisor.
• Act as the on-site lead during the Safehouse Supervisor’s absence, handling urgent issues such as those involving first responders or facility safety or operations.

Leadership, Training & Advocate Task Management

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITES

This position has no formal supervisory responsibilities but provides peer training and operational guidance to Safehouse Advocates and other shelter team members, under the direction of the Safehouse Supervisor.   Provides accurate information regarding advocate schedules to the Shelter Supervisor and manages advocate coverage in the shelter but does not approve time off.   Provides input to the Safehouse Supervisor for advocate performance evaluations based on observed work quality and adherence to policies. This role does not have authority to hire, terminate, or conduct formal evaluations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those required to perform essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made. Must be able to stand, walk, bend, kneel, lift up to 25 pounds, and operate standard office equipment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position operates in a professional office and residential shelter setting. Exposure to emotionally intense situations is possible. Noise level is generally low to moderate.

OTHER DUTIES

This job description is not exhaustive and may evolve based on organizational needs. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to carry out each essential duty satisfactorily. The qualifications

below represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with

disabilities.

EDUCATION and / or EXPERIENCE

LANGUAGE SKILLS

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

REASONING ABILITY

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Requirements

Necessary Skills : Knowledge of intensive psychosocial services, such as casework, group work, and individual and family therapy. Ability to work under pressure within time constraints. Knowledge of and adherence to laws, policies, procedures, and ethical standards of the counseling profession. Willing and able to attend ongoing Trauma Informed Care trainings and webinars to stay current with trends in intervention. Excellent speaking and listening skills. Requirements for Consideration : Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree is required, preferably within Human Services. Previous experience managing people. Valid driver’s license and a clean driving record within the provisions of the agency’s policy. The ability to complete SARC’s 30-hour Basic Crisis Response training within 3 months of the date of hire. Preferred Experience : Experience working with vulnerable populations and victims / survivors of domestic violence, sexual abuse, and stalking.