Grant/ Crisis Call Specialist

Turning Point DV/SA Services

Job Description

POSITION: Grant/Crisis Call Specialist

STATUS: Full Time

RESPONSIBLE TO: Executive Director

Job Summary: Responsible for daytime management of crisis line, scheduling appointments for clients, serving as a receptionist for counseling services, seeking and writing new grants and assisting with existing grants, and providing resources and referral to clients and clerical support to administrative staff.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

Crisis Call Line:

Serve as primary staff person responding to crisis line.

Make appropriate referrals as needed.

Screen clients for shelter, counseling, and court advocacy services.

Consult with direct service staff on a regular basis.

Grant Writing:

Seeking new grant opportunities that align with the organization's mission and goals.

Managing new grant processes including registration, submission of required documentation, collecting data, and composing effective narratives describing history, purpose, needs, goals, etc.

Assisting in the submission of existing and extended grant proposals.

Detailed organizational skills

Reception

Serve as a receptionist for the counseling services at the administrative office.

Schedule appointments/make cancellations for counseling services.

Clerical

Serve as primary staff member in charge of item donations.

Serve as clerical staff for counselors.

Assist administrative staff with clerical duties.

Enter monthly agency data into computer system.

Run errands.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelors in social work or related field preferred.
• Must be a TEAM player who works well with others and is passionate about our mission.
• Must possess knowledge and demonstrate understanding of domestic violence and sexual assault.
• Must possess excellent communication skills.
• Must possess excellent clerical skills.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Privately owned automobile with liability insurance and willingness to utilize own vehicle in job duties.
• Ability to relate to individuals of every socio-economic level, race, religion, creed, and nationality.
• Ability to relate and work hand-in-hand with staff, volunteers, community agencies, and client population.
• Ability to handle all information in a confidential manner.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Must be calm, responsible, and self-motivated person who is professional in manner.

Work Schedule

Normal work schedule is 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, during office hours.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• If offered a position, how soon would you be able to start?

Work Location: In person