What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transitions Team Lead - Shoreline position at Vision House?
Description
Position Summary: The Shoreline Transitions Team Lead manages and supports three Diversion Specialists at our new Shoreline Diversion Center. This position works in tandem with the Family Transitions Director to support team and clients served in North King County
REPORTS TO: Family Transitions Director
HOURS: 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday based on program needs, Non-exempt position
LOCATIONS: Shoreline WA (Training in Renton)
Our new Team Lead will enjoy the following pay and benefits:
- $25-$28 per hour DOE
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Retirement plan with up to a 3% matching employer contribution
- 10 days of vacation (increases with time)
- 2 days PTO/floating holidays (increases with time)
- 13 days of paid holidays
- Generous sick-leave
- Employee Assistance Program
- Childcare Tuition Assistance
As a Transitions Team Lead your responsibilities will be divided between the following areas:
- Provide supervision for a team of three Diversion Specialists in Shoreline: clear direction, help problem solve, set parameters for workflow, provide alternative solutions
- Supervision with Family Transition Director on bi-weekly
- Partners with Director to support improvements of services and programming
- Attend and can Co-Lead a Transitions Team Meetings
- Use Apricot database to provide information on current client lists
- Actively engage in Client Care by managing a small case load and covering gaps in client care:
- Assist clients with community resources and potential housing referrals.
- Provide ongoing information around Landlord Tenant law and relational support.
- Utilize a harm reduction/housing first model when working with clients.
- Address potential barriers to positive landlord communication when needed.
- Assist with tenant engagement with community resources.
- Proactively address compliance and safety issues by helping to identify underlying barriers and work towards solutions at centers.
- Assume other responsibilities as assigned or required.
Requirements
Transitions Team Lead candidates should have the following qualifications:
- B.A. Degree in Social Service field, A.A. degree may be combined with exceptional experience.
- Experience supervising a team and a working knowledge of Christ-centered servant leadership.
- Three (3) years of experience working with diverse and/or special needs population.
- Must have a good working knowledge of the “homeless to housing” process in the greater King County area; ability to network and collaborate with other agencies.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Working knowledge of alcohol/drug addiction and recovery.
- Demonstrate good listening and interactive communication skills.
- Experience in guiding, directing, or teaching people.
- Experience in crisis intervention and resources.
- Personal characteristics: approachable, empathetic, flexible, discerning.
- Computer Skills: Word, Access and Excel.
- Must be willing to work a flexible schedule depending on program needs.
- Ability to pass background check.
- Active Christian faith and the ability to sign our Statement of Faith.
- Ability to work well as part of a team as well as independently.
Salary : $25 - $28
