ROOTS SHELTER OVERNIGHT SUPERVISOR- WORK STUDY OR UNPAID INTERNSHIP- **SPRING QUARTER 2008**
This position
consists of one or two 8pm-8:30am shifts per week (and you do get to
sleep!) and two 1.5 hour staff meetings per month (total hours
flexible).
DUTIES
Help oversee shelter
set-up, delegate tasks to volunteers, complete intake paperwork with
new guests, provide back-up support to Shelter Manager/Program
Coordinator by enforcing rules, interacting with guests, and providing
guidance to volunteers, act as lead staff person throughout the night
and morning.
REQUIREMENTS
* 18 years or older
* Excellent communication skills
* Self-motivated
PREFERENCES
* Experience with homeless and/or young adult populations
* Related field of study
* Supervisory experience
This
is a great opportunity for people pursuing human services or social
work degrees. Also, great volunteer experience for folks planning to
apply to Med school. It is perfect for students who like to study
during the night!
UW students can walk across the street to school after their shift :)
Please contact Heather Anderson, Shelter Manager if interested!!
206/632-1635
volunteer@rootsinfo.org
Compensation: $10.00/hr (for work-study only)
This is a part-time job.
There are 4 work-study positions available.
There are 4 internship positions available.
ROOTS is an equal
opportunity employer. LGBTQ, persons of
color, and bilingual candidates encouraged to apply.
JOB TITLE:
Program
Director
REPORTS TO: ROOTS Executive Director
START DATE: Available Immediately. Open until filled.
COMPENSATION: Competitive salary and benefits
THE ORGANIZATION
Rising Out of the Shadows (ROOTS),
a regionally recognized nonprofit organization providing critical services and advocacy
for homeless young adults and other low-income persons, seeks a Program
Director, a key new position that will be part of ROOTS’ senior leadership.
ROOTS currently operates two
direct services programs: the Friday Feast meal program, recognized by Real Change as “the best of all soup
kitchens,” serving over 8000 meals per year to all ages, and the ROOTS Young
Adult Shelter, the only emergency shelter in Seattle specifically serving
homeless persons between the ages of 18 and 25.
We offer these services in an atmosphere of welcoming hospitality. The shelter operates 365 days a year,
employing a small paid staff and large volunteer base.
QUALIFICATIONS AND QUALITIES
The Program Director will supervise ROOTS program staff and volunteers, ensure outstanding services to our guests, and effectively coordinate with other service agencies in the community to develop and support a comprehensive network of care.
- Minimum of three years professional experience providing services for homeless youth and/or adults, or other marginalized populations
- Minimum BA or BS Degree required; Master Degree in Nonprofit Management, Social Work or related field preferred
- Demonstrated excellence in management and supervision
- Excellent verbal, writing, editing, and interpersonal skills, exceptional attention to detail
- Seeks and readily incorporates direct feedback to ensure continuous improvement
- Strong commitment to ROOTS’ mission
RESPONSIBILITIES
Program Implementation and Evaluation
The Program Director is responsible for ROOTS direct
service programs. This includes developing and directing programs in accordance
with relevant federal/state/local guidelines and regulations.
The Program Director will be present in ROOTS direct
service programs on a regular basis.
The Program Director will oversee data management system(s)
for all aspects of ROOTS programs, and ensure the timely completion of
necessary forms, reports, etc. for submission to the ROOTS Board, service
partners and funders as appropriate.
The Program Director will develop and maintain a program
evaluation strategy and measurement of program effectiveness including guest
feedback.
The Program Director will oversee facilities and be the liaison
with University Temple Building Supervisor in ensuring smooth operation of
program space, repairs and maintenance
Staff and Volunteer Management
The Program Director is responsible for hiring, training
and mentoring program staff and volunteers
(including work study and national service workers), and developing/implementing
a sustainable staffing plan. Duties
include regular supervisory meetings, wage/salary administration, and
performance appraisals. The Program
Director will strive to create a compassionate but disciplined environment in
the workplace.
The Program Director will research desirable professional
development and team building opportunities for staff and volunteers and make
recommendations to the Board.
Execution of Strategic Growth Objectives
The Program Director must have exceptional leadership,
organizational, and management skills and experience. His/her primary responsibility is to enable the
program to achieve its operating objectives within the framework of the
organization’s mission.
The Program Director will prepare a monthly programs report
for the Board of Directors and will attend the monthly board meeting to
participate in ongoing organizational conversations.
The Program Director will represent program needs and
assist with preparing annual budget for ROOTS Board approval.
Community Engagement
Represent ROOTS in the broader community and with service
partners and funders, and be effective as a facilitator of collaborative
development.
ACCOUNTABILITY
The Program Director will adhere to ROOTS Policies and Procedures and manage
ROOTS programs within Board approved annual budget limitations. The Programs Director reports to the Executive
Director and will frequently interact with the Board.
Send resume and cover letter to:
Sinan Demirel, Executive Director
ROOTS
c/o UTUMC
1415 NE 43rd Street
Seattle, WA 98105
sinan@rootsinfo.org
for questions please call:
206-979-5621
ROOTS is an equal
opportunity employer. LGBTQ, persons of
color, and bilingual candidates encouraged to apply.