Employment
Last updated: May 14, 2013
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Behavioral Health Program Supervisor
Case Management Services Supervisor
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Summary of Principle Duties:
The Accounting Manager is responsible for executing the agency’s accounting, financial transaction, and financial reporting functions in accordance with established accounting principles, practices and procedures and funder requirements. Responsibilities will include supervising the day to day accounting functions; preparing monthly reports; overseeing the payroll activities and records payroll related journal entries; assisting with the annual audit and budget preparations; ensuring all records and reports are complete in accordance with WAA standards; managing and updating finance forms, policies and procedures; and working collaboratively and communicating with other departments to ensure smooth operations. The Accounting Manager will directly supervise a Senior Accountant and an Accounts Payable Accountant. All responsibilities are implemented according to our mission and vision and according to Agency standards.
Qualifications:
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Business Administration
• A minimum of five (5) years of accounting experience required. Grants/contracts management in a nonprofit experience strongly preferred.
• A minimum of one (1) year Supervisory experience required. May consider other experience in lieu of supervisory experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft office with advanced skills with Excel.
• At least three (3) years’ experience with Accounting Software required, Microsoft GP Dynamics preferred
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a diverse population is required.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a team member is required.
• Demonstrated commitment to service of others is required.
• Completion of the 40-hour Domestic Training Class is required (pre or post hire). Satisfactory criminal record, FBI and child abuse clearances and a TB Test required pre hire (all expenses paid by WAA).
Schedule: 9.00 am – 5.00 pm
Salary & Benefits: Commensurate w/experience & generous benefits package.
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Summary of Principle Duties:
The Behavioral Health (BH) Program Supervisor will organize services and the administrative needs of the behavioral health program. They will supervise the Therapists and BH MSW Interns within all the programs (Shelter/Safe Haven 1, Shelter/Safe Haven 2, St. Elizabeth’s Wellness Center, and Sojourner House). Responsibilities will include but are not limited to: Providing direct supervision, evaluation and scheduling of the BH team; working with Case Management Supervisors, Hotline & Intake Manager, St. Elizabeth’s Wellness Center Staff, and other residential staff to ensure a coordinated Sanctuary and Trauma informed experience; ensuring all records and reports are complete in accordance with WAA standards; Monitor and coordinate procedures and standards (within regulations) for CBH billing of behavioral health services; and working collaboratively and communicating with other departments to ensure smooth operations. All responsibilities are implemented according to our mission and vision and according to Agency standards.
Qualifications:
• A Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology or other social science related field with a minimum of one year of therapy experience.
• At least two years of therapy experience providing therapeutic services to adults.
• Supervisory experience strongly preferred.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.
• Knowledge of the Sanctuary Model is a plus.
• Able to work extended and flex hours when necessary.
• Experience in a residential setting is strongly preferred.
• Knowledge regarding behavioral health issues and the impact it has on domestic violence survivors is preferred.
• Knowledge of the dynamics of trauma is preferred.
• Knowledge of the dynamics of addiction, co-dependency, recovery and relapse prevention is preferred.
• Ability to work with clients dealing with mental health, drug & alcohol and domestic violence issues.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Prior experience using client database is preferred.
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office software, Outlook, Word, & Excel.
• Ability to work under pressure and handle crisis situations.
• Knowledge of CBH billing procedure preferred
• Completion of the 40-hour DV Training required (post hire). Satisfactory criminal record, FBI and child abuse clearances and a TB Test required pre hire (all expenses paid by WAA).
Schedule: 40 hours Mon – Fri
Salary: Commensurate with experience w/ full comprehensive benefits
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Summary of Principle Duties:
Provides supervision, planning, and overall coordination of case management services for the residents at the Shelter/Safe Haven according to the philosophy and mission of the Agency. Until the operation of the new Shelter/Safe Haven, the Case Manager Supervisor will be coordinating the hotel voucher process, training with the current Case Manager Supervisor, becoming oriented with procedures, processes, operations, and trauma informed practice; and assisting with the staffing of the new Shelter/ Safe Haven. Responsibilities will include but are not limited to: Providing direct supervision, evaluation and scheduling of Case Manager Team; working with case management team and other staff to ensure a coordinated Sanctuary and Trauma informed experience; ensuring all records and reports are complete in accordance with WAA standards; and working collaboratively and communicating with other departments to ensure smooth operations. All responsibilities are implemented according to our mission and vision and according to Agency standards.
Qualifications:
• An MSW is required.
• A minimum of 1 year of supervisory experience or program/project coordination required. This experience in a social services, domestic violence and/or residential setting is preferred.*may consider internal candidates w/out supervisory experience.
• A minimum of 2 years case management experience required, working with families strongly preferred.
• Experience working/supporting victims of DV, strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of and experience with Trauma Informed and/or Sanctuary Model service delivery, preferred.
• Experience working in a residential setting preferred.
• Demonstrated effectiveness in individual and group counseling is required; experience in leading focused and unstructured groups required.
• Demonstrated excellent written, oral and interpersonal skills are required.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively represent an advocacy agency or function is required.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a diverse population is required.
• Demonstrated ability to ability to work as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated commitment to service of others is required.
• Bilingualism is strongly preferred.
• Prior experience using client database is preferred.
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office software, Outlook, Word, & Excel.
• Completion of the 40-hour Domestic Training Class is required (pre or post hire).
• Satisfactory criminal record, FBI and child abuse clearances and a TB Test required pre hire (all expenses paid by WAA).
Schedule: 9.00 am – 5.00 pm as needed and will share on-call responsibilities.
Salary: Commensurate with experience and generous benefits package.
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Job Description:
Provides crisis intervention and ongoing support to residents; answers the Hotline as required, providing information and referrals, options counseling, and support to battered women, and their children.
Qualifications:
• An Associate’s Degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• Some crisis counseling experience is required.
• Experience with victims of domestic violence is preferred.
• Demonstrated effectiveness in crisis intervention is required.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a diverse population is required.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a team member is required.
• Demonstrated commitment to service of others is required.
• Demonstrated proficiency in communication, both verbal and in writing, is required.
• Proficiency in Spanish is strongly preferred.
• Completion of the 40-hour Domestic Training Class is required (pre or post hire).
• Satisfactorily pass criminal record, FBI, and child abuse clearances.
Hours: Saturday and Sunday 11pm – 7am.
Salary: Commensurate with education and experience and we provide paid time off (no other benefits available due to schedule).
Location: Emergency Shelter
Summary of Principle Duties:
Provides executive and administrative support to the Executive Director. Responsibilities will include but are not limited to providing administrative support to the Executive Director; answering general calls and greeting visitors to the Administrative office; assisting with the coordinating/tracking of progress of our organizational strategic plan; coordinating our document retention efforts and managing relationship with archive vendor; tracking supplier diversity; coordination of office supplies, copiers, postage meters and the management of the vendors; providing Board support by being a liaison to Board of Directors; and other support as needed to the Administrative Team. All responsibilities are implemented according to our mission and values and according to Agency standards.
Qualifications:
• Associate Degree required; a Bachelor’s Degree a plus.
• A minimum of two years executive level administrative experience is required.
• Demonstrated proficient skills with Microsoft Office Suite software, including Word, Excel, Outlook, Adobe, PowerPoint, etc..
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, are required.
• Demonstrated ability to organize time and detail, including keeping of records.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a diverse population is required.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a team member is required.
• Will be required to attend 40 hours of Domestic Violence Training, post hire.
• Employment offer and continued employment are contingent upon satisfactory child abuse, criminal, FBI clearances and TB Test required (all related fees will be paid by WAA).
Hours: Monday – Friday, 40 hours per week (specific schedule TBD)
Salary: Commensurate with experience as well as a generous, comprehensive benefit package.
Location: Center City, Philadelphia
Summary of Principle Duties:
The Housing Specialist will assist clients in locating/obtaining, transitional and permanent housing options. Housing options include supportive housing, low cost rental, fair market rental, and low cost homeownership or fair market homeownership programs. Clients receiving housing specialist services are all clients who have self-disclosed domestic violence and need assistance to locate and obtain housing. Clients will consist of WAA residential clients and other clients that have been referred as “fast track” will come from WAA Case Managers, the WAA Legal Center, OSH Intake, and other partner domestic violence Agencies. The Housing Specialist must also participate in citywide advocacy efforts and networks related to housing and homelessness. All responsibilities are implemented according to our mission and vision and according to Agency standards.
Qualifications:
• A Bachelor’s Degree in social services or related field
• A minimum of 1 year direct service and/or housing advocacy is required; experience in a housing and/or residential setting is strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with the local housing market, and supportive housing required.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a diverse population is required.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a team member is required.
• Demonstrated proficiency in communication, both verbal and in writing is required.
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office software, Outlook, Word, Excel, required
• Prior experience using client database is preferred.
• Some experience in working on domestic violence issues is strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in Spanish is strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of and experience with Trauma Informed and/or Sanctuary Model service delivery, preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License strongly preferred
• Completion of the 40-hour DV Training required (post hire). Satisfactory criminal record, FBI and child abuse clearances and a TB Test required pre hire (all expenses paid by WAA).
Schedule: 40 hours Mon – Fri
Salary: commensurate with experience w/full comprehensive benefits
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Summary of Principle Duties:
On an as needed basis, provide general support and assistance to residents and their children and overall monitoring of the shelter. Responsibilities will include but are not limited to: assisting residents in getting settled in their rooms and orienting them to the shelter, monitoring the dining room during meals, assisting with the resolving issues involving women and their children, conducting regular safety rounds, assisting with scheduled fire drills. All responsibilities are expected to be delivered satisfactorily, with a customer service focus and are implemented according to our mission and vision and according to Agency standards.
Qualifications:
• A High School Diploma or the equivalent is required.
• At least one (1) year experience in an advocacy, crisis or shelter support position is required.
• The ability to read, write and comprehend English is required.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a diverse population is required.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a team member is required.
• Demonstrated commitment to service of others is required.
• Demonstrated proficiency in communication, both verbal and in writing is required.
• Bilingualism is strongly preferred.
• Completion of the 40-hour Domestic Training Class is required (pre or post hire). Satisfactory criminal record, FBI and child abuse clearances and a TB Test required pre hire (all expenses paid by WAA).
Schedule: Hours are as needed. We are giving a preference to those available to work relief coverage during the week, Monday – Friday on the 7am-3pm and the 3pm-11pm shifts.
Salary: Commensurate with experience.
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Summary of Principle Duties:
The Therapist will provide clinical intervention to residents of the shelter/safe haven who have been effected by domestic violence and related stressors. The Therapist will work with residents to process their experiences of abuse and violence, in order to mitigate the long-term effects of trauma. The Therapist will maintain a caseload of clients, providing direct therapy, which can include individual, group, and family work. They will also actively participate in training and education regarding the Sanctuary Model. All responsibilities are implemented according to our mission and vision and according to Agency standards.
Qualifications:
• A Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology or other social science related field.
• At least one year of experience providing therapeutic services to adults.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.
• Knowledge of and experience with Trauma Informed and/or Sanctuary Model service delivery, preferred.
• Able to work extended and flex hours when necessary.
• Experience in a residential setting is strongly preferred.
• Knowledge regarding behavioral health issues and the impact it has on domestic violence survivors is preferred.
• Knowledge of the dynamics of trauma is preferred.
• Knowledge of the dynamics of addiction, co-dependency, recovery and relapse prevention is preferred.
• Ability to work with clients dealing with mental health, drug & alcohol and domestic violence issues.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and handle crisis situations.
• Completion of the 40-hour Domestic Training Class is required (pre or post hire).
• Satisfactory criminal record, FBI and child abuse clearances and a TB Test required pre hire (all expenses paid by WAA).
Schedule: 32 hours per week some flexibility.
Salary: Commensurate with experience and a comprehensive benefits package available
Location: Philadelphia, PA
