• DV Safe House Shelter Director

    The Salvation Army (Elmira, NY)


    Overview

     

    Seeking aFull Time Safe House Shelter Director on our Elmira Corps Safe House Team

    Our Full Time opportunities offer:

    • Generous time off every year including 14 paid holidays, up to 3 personal days, vacation time, and sick time

    • Employer funded Pension Plan (company contributions begin after 1 year of continuous employment)

    • Comprehensive Health Care Coverage with low cost employee premiums, co-pays, and deductibles

    • Company Paid Basic Term Life Insurance for Employee

    • Long Term Disability Insurance

    • Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans including Short Term Disability, AFLAC, and Voluntary Term Life

    • Flexible Spending Account

    • Eligibility for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program

    • Tax Deferred Annuity (403B)

    • Christmas Bonus

    • Wireless discount for Sprint or Verizon customers

    • Free parking

     

    SCOPE AND PURPOSE OF POSITION:To oversee all aspects of the Safehouse Program which provides comprehensive services to victims of domestic violence. The Director of Safehouse is directly responsible to the Commanding Officer of The Salvation Army, Elmira.

    Responsibilities

    ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

     

    • Oversee general operation of the Safehouse shelter and program assuring that all aspects of the program are fulfilled and the program is in regulatory status.• Supervise staff and volunteers; evaluate performance and recommend hiring and termination of staff members; maintain schedules for 24-hours coverage; keep employee files up to date.• Oversee the provision of the following comprehensive victim services assuring that all victims served are treated with dignity and respect to include:o Assisting victims with setting and accomplishing short and long term goalso Counselingo Follow up contact through in-person contacts, telephone contacts or written communicationso Personal advocacy services to assist victims in securing rights, remedies and services with other agencies or systemso Criminal Justice support and accompanimento Crisis Hotline counselingo Provide information and referralso Facilitating to weekly support groupo Assist with the filing of NYS Crime Victim Board compensation claims including making victims aware of the availability of the program• Prepare and maintain reports, records and statistics.• Fulfilling the mandated NYS requirement of reporting suspected child abuse and neglect.• Represent and promote The Salvation Army, Safehouse at community presentations and seminars.• Assist with budget preparation and review for the program.• Oversee the program to ensure the projected budget is maintained.• Accept any other duties as assigned by the Corps Officer.

    Qualifications

    SPECIAL SKILLS, CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:• Bachelor’s degree with three to five years of related experience. Master's degree preferred.• Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills;• Exhibit excellent organizational and time management skills;• Supervisory skills a must;• Valid Driver’s license that meets The Salvation Army insurance requirements

     

    We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

     

    Job LocationsUS-NY-Elmira

     

    Job ID 2025-13962

     

    Category Social Work

     

    Compensation Total compensation exceeds the stated base annual salary range

     

    Compensation Min USD $61,000.00/Yr.

     

    Compensation Max USD $61,000.00/Yr.

     

    Type Regular Full-Time