Crisis Center for South Suburbia

Crisis Center for South Suburbia is a non-profit organization within the Individual and Family Services industry. The organization is committed to providing emergency shelter and essential services to individuals and families impacted by domestic violence in the south suburban Chicago area. With a team of 51-200 employees, the Crisis Center for South Suburbia is currently hiring for three open positions. The Crisis Center for South Suburbia has three open positions: * **Grants & Records Specialist:** This on-site role reports to the Impact & Innovation Director and is responsible for supporting and maintaining the center's grants portfolio. Key duties include administrative support, assisting in grant administration, and data entry and coordination. Education required is a Bachelor's Degree. Experience requirements are exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills, the ability to manage multiple priorities without losing accuracy, excellent written and oral communication skills, and the ability to type 45+ WPM. Proficiency in using Email, Google docs, Microsoft Office Suite specifically Excel and Word is required. Experience with Microsoft Access is preferred but not required. The benefits include 403(B) Match, 403(B), a competitive salary, dental insurance, health insurance, paid time off, training & development, and vision insurance. The schedule is a business work week. * **Court Advocate:** This on-site position provides court advocacy to the agency's clients. The Court Advocate serves as a liaison between domestic violence court and police. This role provides crisis intervention, safety planning, and emotional support. Spanish-speaking candidates are strongly preferred. A Bachelor's Degree is required, and the experience required is 1-3 years of experience working with courts, domestic violence survivors, or in social work. The schedule is Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. The benefits include a competitive salary, dental insurance, health insurance, opportunity for advancement, paid time off, training & development, vision insurance, and wellness resources. * **Shift Supervisor - 2nd Shift:** This on-site position is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the 24-hour Emergency Shelter program. This role supervises staff and ensures programs utilize a strengths-based, trauma-informed approach. A Bachelor's Degree is required. The experience required is 1-3 years. The schedule is Monday-Friday, 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM. The benefits include a competitive salary, dental insurance, health insurance, paid time off, training & development, and vision insurance. The positions at Crisis Center for South Suburbia utilize a variety of technologies and skills. The Grants & Records Specialist role requires proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word, and Google Docs. The roles also utilize skills such as Attention To Detail, Organizational Skills, Written Communication, Oral Communication, Data Entry, Confidentiality, and Team Collaboration. Additional technology and skill sets used include Court Advocacy, Crisis Intervention, Safety Planning, Emotional Support, Information Referral, Training Facilitation, Legal Knowledge, Professionalism, Networking, and Case Management. The Crisis Center for South Suburbia has on-site work arrangements for the available positions. Here are some frequently asked questions about working at Crisis Center for South Suburbia and the available positions: 1. **What benefits are offered to employees?** Benefits vary by position, but include a competitive salary, dental insurance, health insurance, paid time off, training & development, and vision insurance. Some positions also include a 403(B) match. 2. **What are the key responsibilities of a Grants & Records Specialist?** The Grants & Records Specialist supports the Impact & Innovation Director, manages the center's grants portfolio, provides administrative support, and assists with data entry. 3. **What are the required qualifications for a Court Advocate?** A Court Advocate must have a Bachelor's Degree and 1-3 years of experience working with courts, domestic violence survivors, or in social work. 4. **What is the schedule for the Shift Supervisor - 2nd Shift position?** The Shift Supervisor works Monday through Friday from 4:00 PM to 12:00 AM. 5. **What skills are essential for the Grants & Records Specialist position?** Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills, the ability to manage multiple priorities without losing accuracy, excellent written and oral communication skills, and the ability to type 45+ WPM. Proficiency in Email, Google docs, Microsoft Office Suite specifically Excel and Word is required. 6. **Are Spanish-speaking candidates encouraged to apply?** Yes, Spanish-speaking candidates are strongly preferred for the Court Advocate position.