REPORTS TO:                      

Director of Shelter and Hotline Services

CLASSIFICATION:              

Full Time Non-Exempt

GENERAL DESCRIPTION & QUALIFICATIONS:

The Survivor Empowerment Manager partners with shelter residents to provide information support, referrals, follow-up, and advocacy to assist residents with meeting their individualized service goals. The Survivor Empowerment Manager will work directly with program participants to develop individualized plans of service and goals for securing/retaining housing, employment and other objectives. Additionally, the Survivor Empowerment Manager is responsible for providing crisis intervention with families in shelter.

The Survivor Empowerment Manager must have knowledge of survivor-centered, trauma-informed, and advocacy-based interventions with survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault that are rooted in anti-oppression values and the empowerment model. Specific knowledge in crisis intervention, trauma- informed practices, lethality assessments and safety planning are desired as are demonstrated success

building teams, collaborating with peers, and solving problems.  Candidates must also have knowledge of advocacy with survivors in various systems including healthcare, criminal justice, family court, child

welfare, education, and human services.  As we serve survivors of all gender identities, sexual

orientations, and backgrounds, candidates must demonstrate the ability to work with all survivors and understand the unique barriers that survivors with intersecting oppressed identities will encounter.

A Bachelor’s Degree in a human services field or 5 - 8 years of experience working with survivors of domestic violence or sexual assault is required. Must be able to flex schedule to work weekend and midnight shifts as needed. Must have the ability to work with diverse populations. Must have reliable transportation, insurance, a valid Michigan Driver’s License, and a good driving record. Must pass a criminal background check as a condition of employment. Salary range: $34,000-$44,000.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Partner with assigned residents to develop individualized goals, assess needs, and offer resources.
• Meet with all assigned residents 2-3 times per week, to follow-up on progress with established goals and modify safety assessment or safety plans of residents as needed.
• Conduct weekly housing and employment search trips with current residents as needed.
• Provide advocacy as needed for residents with community organizations.
• Conduct weekly resident council meetings for survivors to share resources, updates, and shelter events.
• Create, plan and implement a basic computer skills competency curriculum that will assist residents to meet their housing, employment, and plan-related goals.
• Address communal living issues with residents.
• Develop and maintain updated referral list of local service agencies and resources.
• Complete accurate and timely daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly documentation and other reports as required by the program and funding sources.
• May be required to transport residents in personal vehicle as needed.
• Implement agency and program mission, vision and anti-oppression and empowerment philosophies.