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Team Members fulfilling the role of Bilingual Counselor are critical to the success of the Safe Harbor mission. This position requires a strong desire to serve and empower others. This is an excellent position for someone seeking to use their counseling/social work skills to  walk alongside victims of domestic violence in a trauma-informed manner.

Safe Harbor provides an extensive training and shadowing program to best prepare the Bilingual Counselor for their responsibilities.

Essential Duties Include:

• Provide individual and group counseling with victims of domestic violence
• Provide counseling services include crisis intervention, trauma and recovery counseling, safety planning, case management, legal and community advocacy
• Facilitate psycho-educational and therapeutic group counseling sessions for clients.
• Develop collaborative relationship with local community agencies, providing information about Safe Harbor and trainings about domestic violence

Qualifications:

• Completed or working towards completion of Master’s degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work or related field. 
• Bilingual language skills (English and Spanish) required
• Possess insight and self-awareness to be confident in the role, with knowledge of personal capabilities and limitations.
• Must work well in a team setting
• Knowledge of the dynamics of domestic violence is preferable.
• Ability to pass contingent screening of criminal background check and drug test

Hours:

40 hours per week, Monday thru Friday, 8:30am – 4:30pm.

 

Highly qualified and motivated candidates may apply by providing a resume and a cover letter to employment@safeharborsc.org.

Harbor is a private, 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to providing services for and empowering victims of domestic violence in the upstate of South Carolina. We offer a continuum of services, providing safe emergency shelter, counseling, assistance with orders of protection, and transitional housing, as well as teen dating violence education and community outreach in Greenville, Pickens, Anderson, and Oconee counties.

At Safe Harbor, we strive to create a culture of inclusivity and empowerment. Approaching our work with different ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds cultivates collective strength and creativity. This brings us closer to the communities we serve and embodies our fundamental vision that all people feel safe and valued.

Job description for Client Support Staff

This position is responsible for following day-to-day policies/protocols to maintain the well-being and safety of clients and their children in a domestic violence shelter. The client support staff works independently during evenings and weekends, but is part of the overall shelter operations team.

The responsibility of this staff person is to assure that clients and their children have basic necessities and to ease the stress of community living for clients and their children. They are tasked with assuring clients are oriented to the shelter environment and that they understand and follow client shelter guidelines.

The client support staff person must be able to work calmly and independently while managing multiple priorities in an intermittently challenging environment.

The client support staff must display interpersonal skills to be able to provide emotional support for victims of domestic violence. Examples of tasks are: answering the Safe Harbor crisis line and working with shelter clients on managing the day-day stressors of living in community living shelter. The client support staff must effectively manage crises that arise from clients who have experienced trauma, including de-escalation and conflict resolution.

The client support staff, along with the community living team, provides opportunities for shelter clients to enjoy their shelter stay by organizing and facilitating opportunities for fun activities, such as movie nights and birthday celebrations.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Passion for serving others
• Experience in working in a high stress environment
• Ability to pass contingent screening of criminal background check and drug test

The candidates for Client Support Staff must possess:

• Capacity and willingness to follow agency/shelter processes and procedures.
• Basic computer skills
• Strong customer service and problem-solving skills
• The ability to be self-directed and to work independently within a shelter setting as well as supporting and participating in the shelter operations team
• Excellent verbal and written communication among a diverse group of individuals
• Flexibility
• The ability to work well with individuals in crisis, as well as, to calmly and objectively address clients who are experiencing trauma effects, including substance use, mental health concerns and/or disruptive behaviors: to use compassionate accountability to assure the overall well-being and safety of all shelter clients

Hours:

40 hours per week: days vary; hours during the week are 2nd or 3rd shift. Weekend hours vary to include 8a to 4p, 4p to 12a or 12a to 8am

COVID-19 Precaution(s):

• Remote interview process
• Personal protective equipment provided or required
• Plastic shield at workstations
• Social distancing guidelines in place
• Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place
• Reduced number of clients in shelter program

Highly qualified and motivated candidates may apply by providing a resume and a cover letter to: employment@safeharborsc.org.

Harbor is a private, 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to providing services for and empowering victims of domestic violence in the upstate of South Carolina. We offer a continuum of services, providing safe emergency shelter, counseling, assistance with orders of protection, and transitional housing, as well as teen dating violence education and community outreach in Greenville, Pickens, Anderson, and Oconee counties.

At Safe Harbor, we strive to create a culture of inclusivity and empowerment. Approaching our work with different ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds cultivates collective strength and creativity. This brings us closer to the communities we serve and embodies our fundamental vision that all people feel safe and valued.

Job description for Client Support Staff

This position is responsible for following day-to-day policies/protocols to maintain the well-being and safety of clients and their children in a domestic violence shelter. The client support staff works independently during evenings and weekends, but is part of the overall shelter operations team.

The responsibility of this staff person is to assure that clients and their children have basic necessities and to ease the stress of community living for clients and their children. They are tasked with assuring clients are oriented to the shelter environment and that they understand and follow client shelter guidelines.

The client support staff person must be able to work calmly and independently while managing multiple priorities in an intermittently challenging environment.

The client support staff must display interpersonal skills to be able to provide emotional support for victims of domestic violence. Examples of tasks are: answering the Safe Harbor crisis line and working with shelter clients on managing the day-day stressors of living in community living shelter. The client support staff must effectively manage crises that arise from clients who have experienced trauma, including de-escalation and conflict resolution.

The client support staff, along with the community living team, provides opportunities for shelter clients to enjoy their shelter stay by organizing and facilitating opportunities for fun activities, such as movie nights and birthday celebrations.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Passion for serving others
• Experience in working in a high stress environment
• Ability to pass contingent screening of criminal background check and drug test

The candidates for Client Support Staff must possess:

• Capacity and willingness to follow agency/shelter processes and procedures.
• Basic computer skills
• Strong customer service and problem-solving skills
• The ability to be self-directed and to work independently within a shelter setting as well as supporting and participating in the shelter operations team
• Excellent verbal and written communication among a diverse group of individuals
• Flexibility
• The ability to work well with individuals in crisis, as well as, to calmly and objectively address clients who are experiencing trauma effects, including substance use, mental health concerns and/or disruptive behaviors: to use compassionate accountability to assure the overall well-being and safety of all shelter clients

Hours:

40 hours per week: days vary; hours during the week are 2nd or 3rd shift. Weekend hours vary to include 8a to 4p, 4p to 12a or 12a to 8am

COVID-19 Precaution(s):

• Remote interview process
• Personal protective equipment provided or required
• Plastic shield at workstations
• Social distancing guidelines in place
• Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place
• Reduced number of clients in shelter program

Highly qualified and motivated candidates may apply by providing a resume and a cover letter to: employment@safeharborsc.org.

Harbor is a private, 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to providing services for and empowering victims of domestic violence in the upstate of South Carolina. We offer a continuum of services, providing safe emergency shelter, counseling, assistance with orders of protection, and transitional housing, as well as teen dating violence education and community outreach in Greenville, Pickens, Anderson, and Oconee counties.

At Safe Harbor, we strive to create a culture of inclusivity and empowerment. Approaching our work with different ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds cultivates collective strength and creativity. This brings us closer to the communities we serve and embodies our fundamental vision that all people feel safe and valued.

Job description for Client Support Staff

This position is responsible for following day-to-day policies/protocols to maintain the well-being and safety of clients and their children in a domestic violence shelter. The client support staff works independently during evenings and weekends, but is part of the overall shelter operations team.

The responsibility of this staff person is to assure that clients and their children have basic necessities and to ease the stress of community living for clients and their children. They are tasked with assuring clients are oriented to the shelter environment and that they understand and follow client shelter guidelines.

The client support staff person must be able to work calmly and independently while managing multiple priorities in an intermittently challenging environment.

The client support staff must display interpersonal skills to be able to provide emotional support for victims of domestic violence. Examples of tasks are: answering the Safe Harbor crisis line and working with shelter clients on managing the day-day stressors of living in community living shelter. The client support staff must effectively manage crises that arise from clients who have experienced trauma, including de-escalation and conflict resolution.

The client support staff, along with the community living team, provides opportunities for shelter clients to enjoy their shelter stay by organizing and facilitating opportunities for fun activities, such as movie nights and birthday celebrations.

Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED

Passion for serving others

Experience in working in a high stress environment

Ability to pass contingent screening of criminal background check and drug test

The candidates for Client Support Staff must possess:

Capacity and willingness to follow agency/shelter processes and procedures.

Basic computer skills

Strong customer service and problem-solving skills

The ability to be self-directed and to work independently within a shelter setting as well as supporting and participating in the shelter operations team

Excellent verbal and written communication among a diverse group of individuals

Flexibility

The ability to work well with individuals in crisis, as well as, to calmly and objectively address clients who are experiencing trauma effects, including substance use, mental health concerns and/or disruptive behaviors: to use compassionate accountability to assure the overall well-being and safety of all shelter clients

Hours:

40 hours per week: days vary; hours during the week are 2nd or 3rd shift. Weekend hours vary to include 8a to 4p, 4p to 12a or 12a to 8am

COVID-19 Precaution(s):

Remote interview process

Personal protective equipment provided or required

Plastic shield at workstations

Social distancing guidelines in place

Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place

Reduced number of clients in shelter program

Highly qualified and motivated candidates may apply by providing a resume and a cover letter to: employment@safeharborsc.org.

Safe Harbor is a private, 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to helping victims of domestic violence in Greenville, Pickens, Anderson, and Oconee counties, South Carolina. We offer a continuum of services for families affected by domestic violence, including safe emergency shelter, counseling, assistance with orders of protection, and transitional housing. Beyond direct service, we offer domestic violence outreach and education for adults and youth in our community.

Safe Harbor is seeking a Data Manager who understands and believes in the power of data to move our mission forward. Statistics undoubtedly tell a story – about WHO we’re reaching, and who we need to reach harder toward; about HOW we’re serving, and where our programs can grow. The Data Manager will maintain all Safe Harbor service data, and in doing so, will help quantify our successes and tell our organization’s story.

The Data Manager is a member of Safe Harbor’s Development Team and reports to the Grants Director. The Development team is responsible for all Safe Harbor fundraising and is critical to the work of Safe Harbor. The Data Manager position is specifically responsible for: 1) the collection of all client/service data; 2) the aggregation of data for reporting to grant funders, staff, and board; 3) and the analysis of collected data, to derive meaningful patterns, trends, gaps, or other stories living within it. The position will regularly collaborate with development and program staff to apply data in ways that “make a difference”.

Essential Duties Include:

• Managing all data entry processes as well as the structure, content, and accuracy of Safe Harbor’s client database (Apricot);
• Identifying and overseeing additional data collection methods, such as client surveys, interviews, or other approaches;
• Collecting and aggregating all statistics from staff, and maintaining year-to-date service information for easy reference by all leadership staff;
• Culling data for monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual grant reports;
• Using external research/data to further analyze/inform Safe Harbor’s internal service data (example: police call reports, health care reports, housing reports, etc.);
• Staying current on general domestic violence statistics and research;
• Identifying patterns, trends, and gaps in service data, and translating these into powerful stories that elevate our collective work.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university preferred but not required.
• 1-3 years of relevant experience.
• An appreciation for the power of data as a tool that informs meaningful change.
• Demonstrated experience in database usage/management – knowledge of Apricot a plus.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Excel.
• An ability to communicate complex information in a clear, concise way.
• Strong relationship-building skills.
• Highly detail-orientated, to ensure “clean” data collection.
• Analytical thinker, for data aggregation and analysis.
• Proficiency in research capabilities.
• High degree of integrity and work ethic.

Hours: 40 hours/week

At Safe Harbor, we strive to create a culture of inclusivity and empowerment. Approaching our work with different ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds cultivates collective strength and creativity. This brings us closer to the communities we serve and embodies our fundamental vision that all people feel safe and valued.

To Apply: Interested candidates are invited to send a cover letter and resume to employment@safeharborsc.org.