Employment

Provides program support for agency staff in all county and services locations regarding program supply needs, facility, and equipment issues. Sorts and distributes donated items as needed for client distribution. Assures inventory of food, household goods, cleaning supplies, and other basic needs are adequate for client use. Assists with picking up donated items throughout Leon County, and assists the Maintenance Technician with various tasks, including picking up donated furniture, scheduling outside vendors contracted for on-site work, and preparing for state and local contract monitoring. The Services Coordinator also provides clerical support as needed for all operations. This position requires a caring, patient, good-humored, and flexible individual with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to deal with individuals in a crisis. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter who can work independently and as part of a team.

Provides leadership in the development and direction of the agency training program, community education program, and volunteer recruitment and coordination. Creates, implements, and evaluates strategic goals identified in collaboration with the Assistant Director. Delegates assignments to key staff for the completion of strategic objectives, and contract or grant compliance. This position will be called upon to make decisions of “great weight” including hiring and terminating employees. Must have a strong understanding of the dynamics surrounding domestic and sexual violence, prostitution, and human trafficking within the context of intersectional feminism. Some evening and weekend work required. Excellent benefits. Must pass a Level 2 background screening prior to official hire. This position requires a caring, patient, good-humored, and flexible individual with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to deal with individuals in a crisis. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter who can work independently and as part of a team.

Manages grant and contract solicitation, performance, and compliance procedures to assure excellence in Refuge House contracting process and support for agency programs. Assures that agency maintains accurate program statistics and reports to funders. Works closely with staff to assure timely and accurately completion of reports. Assists in the preparation for contract monitoring. Provide administrative support for the Refuge House Board of Directors and the Executive Director. This position also assist in the facilitation of the Refuge House Volunteer Program by collecting and reviewing volunteer applications, scheduling interviews, speaking with interested candidates about the program, and log in hours. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter who can work independently and as a member of a team. Must have experience working as an Executive Assistant and/or in a high level administrative capacity. This position requires a caring, patient, good-humored, and flexible individual with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to deal with individuals in a crisis. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter who can work independently and as part of a team.

We are seeking candidates for full-time employment, which will include weekends.  The Hotline/Shelter Advocate responds to incoming calls on the hotline from victims, advocates, service providers and the general public.  The Hotline/Shelter Advocate provides crisis, supportive counseling, service management, referrals, information, maintain cleanliness of the shelter, shelter screenings and safety planning to all callers.  Candidates must have a strong understanding about the dynamics of domestic and sexual violence.  Bachelor’s degree preferred.  We are also seeking a full-time overnight advocate, which will include weekends. Bilingual preferred.