Domestic Violence Advocate (Safe House Facilities Manager)

JOB SUMMARY:  The Safe House Facilities Manager is responsible for the overall administrative and operational management of the Safe House.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Oversee operational aspects of the Safe House facility to ensure safety and cleanliness.
• Review and produce statistical program reports monthly, quarterly or annually as required.
• Coordinate purchase of services and/or new items as needed.
• Schedule household repairs utilizing volunteers, community service workers, or maintenance.
• Ensure proper maintenance and upkeep of agency vehicles.
• Review shopping list and shop for groceries as needed.
• Submit monthly report to supervisor.
• Ensure monthly fire drill is conducted and documented.
• Keep file of warranties and instruction manuals for all appliances/equipment.
• Maintain file of invoices of all purchases and log all expenditures.
• Monitor Safe House food budgets & bills
• Manage donations to the Safe House
• Approve purchases and sign receipts
• Hotline coverage as needed
• Provide direct services to residential clients when appropriate.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of client interactions.
• Hold weekly house meetings with clients.
• Additional tasks as needed

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES: 

• Basic computer and software skills and experience
• Complete work with accuracy and meet deadlines
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing; understand and follow directions
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, families, caregivers, service providers and staff
• Knowledge of community resources is highly desirable