ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION
Opened in 1998, San Francisco SafeHouse is a 501(c)3 non-profit program that provides supportive services to homeless women surviving sexual exploitation. San Francisco SafeHouse offers both transitional housing and a drop-in center, The Hope Center. SafeHouse staff provide guidance through the women's recovery, providing a gender specific response to sexual exploitation, homelessness, and trauma. At both programs, participants are offered housing assistance, intensive case management, trauma-informed groups, and a wide array of other services.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
The Violence Prevention Housing Coordinator (VP Housing Coordinator) is located at the Hope Center and is responsible for responding to sex workers/trafficking, and domestic violence survivors, who have experienced, or at high risk for, violence; providing them emergency housing and long-term supportive services as desired. This position will work: Monday - Thursday; 2:00 pm - 12:00 am
SCOPE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Direct Services (80%)
Assist at-risk sex workers in securing emergency housing/hotel stays
Administer emergency housing vouchers
Meet with sex workers on site in temporary housing to assess for, and provide resources around, long term support
options, including services through SafeHouse and other agencies.
Assist participants in applying for permanent housing
Conduct periodic street and agency outreach in the mission district and other high trafficked areas as needed
Administrative Duties (20%)
Develop partnerships with local SROs and hotels in order to secure emergency housing for violence survivors
Maintain records of client contacts, administered housing vouchers and other relevant information
Assist with the development of outreach materials, educational materials as needed
Participate in weekly staff meetings and individual supervision at the Hope Center.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Highly preferred if candidate has worked in the sex trades, has ties to and an understanding of or has other relevant
lived experience
Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
Commitment to social justice and anti-oppression work, both personally and structurally
2 years of related community-based work experience required
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel
Ability to work independently and in a team environment
Ability to work evenings.
San Francisco SafeHouse is an equal opportunity employer. All interested individuals, including survivors, people of color, women, persons with disabilities, formerly incarcerated people and persons who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and/or intersex are encouraged to apply. Please submit cover letter and resume to Angela Montgomery at: [email protected]
SPECIAL ADA REQUIREMENTS:
San Francisco SafeHouse is in full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and does not discriminate with regard to applicants or employees with disability, and will make reasonable accommodation when necessary. Position requires both standing and sitting and working at a keyboard for extended periods of time.