Manager of Middlesex Emergency Services

Columbus House Inc.
Job Posting: Full Time (40 hours/week) FLSA Exempt Non-Essential
Manager of Middlesex Emergency Services

VEVRAA Federal Contractor: Priority Referrals of Protected Veterans Requested

Company Overview & Mission
Columbus House opened its doors in 1982 to provide services for men and women at least 18 years of age. Our goals quickly broadened from the mere provisionof food and shelter and simple survival to understanding and working toward overcoming the problems which cause people to become homeless.

Columbus House along with its core of loyal supporters friends and volunteers has remained committed to fulfilling its mission:To serve people experiencing homelessness or at imminent risk by providing life-saving outreach shelter and housing and by fostering their personal growth and independence. We advocate for and create affordable housing to end homelessness in our communities.

Purpose
With guidance from the Director of Veteran Services & Middlesex Emergency Services the Manager of Middlesex Emergency Services provides direct supervision and program management training and professional development to all Residential Staff at the Wallingford Seasonal Shelter Family Shelters Outreach SOAR and PSH staff.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Hire train and supervise all residential program staff providing all necessary oversight and supervision and ensuring consistency and continuity of services rendered
• Coordinate with the Middlesex Meriden and Wallingford Coordinated Access Network to accept new eligible clients
• Create and update the outreach plan for the MMW region
• Complete regular house meetings within all Residential Programs
• Complete all required reports and documentation
• Collaborate with other service agencies and work with other Columbus House internal services as appropriate
• Network and collaborate with the Middlesex Meriden and Wallingford CAN for all new Emergency Shelter admissions and discharges maintaining strict confidentiality concerning both program applicants and accepted clients at all times
• Attend regularly scheduled supervision team shelter or staff meetings as requested
• Other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree with a minimum of two years experience in an administrative or management role
• Three or more years of direct care experience
• Demonstrated ability to manage motivate teach multitask and supervise
• A complete knowledge base of all aspects of the delivery of residential services for the homeless population
• Ability to work with diverse populations independently or in groups
• General understanding of crisis intervention confidentiality boundaries universal precautions
• Able to foster a Harm Reduction philosophy within the work environment; strong empathic skills
• Ability to work with improvement teams and foster teamwork
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Strong computer skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Valid drivers license with a good driving history and daily access to an automobile

Supervised by: Director of Veteran Services and Middlesex Emergency Services
Schedule:40 hours per week; Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:00pm
Salary range:$58656- $60000

Benefits

• Medical dental and vision benefits are offered along with other additional voluntary coverages with full-time employment
• 401 K retirement plan with employer matching contribution
• Paid time off
• 10 paid holidays

Please send your resume and a cover letter to Human Resources Generalist Columbus House Inc. 586 Ella Grasso Boulevard P.O. Box 7093 New Haven CT. 06519 or fax to or email to or apply at

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer: Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities Encouraged to Apply