Program Support Specialist, Safe House (Monday-Friday, with 1-2 evenings a week as needed)

AGENCY

 

JBWS is a private, nonprofit agency that provides safety, support, and solutions for abuse for anyone who faces the issues of intimate partner abuse regardless of severity of the abuse, marital status, income, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, or ethnicity. The vision of JBWS is to create a community-wide culture that refuses to tolerate the presence of any form of intimate partner violence. Empowerment of its victims and advocacy for social reform are at the heart of our mission and we are committed to advocating for the change necessary to achieve justice, equity, and inclusivity within our organization, our community and the systems with which we work on behalf of our clients. More than 75 paid staff and nearly 200 volunteers work together with the help of the community to fulfill the agency mission. JBWS recognized the impact of the work done in our space and we are committed to staff wellness. Our W.I.S.H. (Wellness Initiative Supporting Health) initiative focuses on the 8 dimensions of wellness, including physical, emotional, mental, etc. to support and educate our staff. JBWS is an equal opportunity employer. JBWS values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome and encourage people from all backgrounds to apply for a position at JBWS.

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITON OVERVIEW

We are seeking a dynamic, organized and detail-oriented Program Support Specialist with experience providing a high level of professional support and a proven ability to engage clients. This position assists with administrative needs of services provided within our Safe House to staff and clients.

JOB DESCRIPTION includes but not limited to:

  •  Administrative tasks include retrieval, opening, and distribution of mail for agency and clients.
  • Posting financial receipts daily.
  • Assist clients with in-house needs, including welcome procedures, room readiness, food needs.
  • Answer agency phone calls including helpline and respond to prospective clients.
  • Support Director, manager and advocates with clerical and housing tasks as needed.
  • Identify, address and/or report facilities-related needs.
  • Interact with current and potential clients to provide support and resources as assigned.
  • Participate in and contribute to a healthy working environment and positive agency morale.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Associates degree and/or related education/experience.
  •  Bilingual Spanish speaking, a plus.
  • Strong organizational and interpersonal skills, with close attention to detail, required.
  • Ability to effectively and independently make decisions based on sound judgment.
  • Valid New Jersey Driver’s license.
  • Candidates with 40-hour domestic violence training certification preferred or required completion of 40-hours of domestic violence training upon hire.

 

SCHEDULE

Full time 35 per week, two evenings as needed.

 

BENEFITS

At JBWS we offer medical, dental, vision, life insurance, LTD, 403B, wellness program and generous paid time off package.

 

COMPENSATION

Full-time exempt position, salary range between $45K and $48K based on experience.

 

SUBMISSION PROCEDURE

All candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to [email protected] with the job title in the subject line. JBWS values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome and encourage people from all backgrounds to apply for a position at JBWS.

SUBMISSION PROCEDURE

All candidates should submit a cover letter outlining your interest in the position and a resume, along with the job title to [email protected].