Children's Legacy Center
The Sierra Center Director is responsible for the overall direction, vision, coordination and evaluation of the Sierra Center Shelter, Client Services, Transitional Housing, and legal services, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for survivors and their children. This role involves program development, grants and fiscal oversight, staff management, community outreach, and advocacy efforts.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Oversee daily operations of the shelter, client services, transitional housing, crisis hotline, and legal services, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations, standards, policies and procedures Provide direct supervision to assigned staff including evaluating team members on an annual basis relating to their performance internally and externally, including successful implementation of work plans with strategic goals Develop and implement policies and procedures that enhance the safety and well-being of clients, residents, and their children Recruit, train, and supervise assigned staff and oversee program volunteers Ensure clients receive comprehensive support services, including counseling, legal advocacy, and safety planning Build and maintain partnerships with local organizations, law enforcement, and community resources Conduct outreach and educational programs to raise awareness about domestic violence, sexual assault, elder abuse, and human trafficking Work with leadership to develop and manage the Sierra Center's budget, ensuring sustainable funding sources by pursuing grant opportunities and organizing fundraising events to support Sierra Center programs Stay informed about trends and best practices in the field of domestic violence, sexual assault, elder abuse, and human trafficking services Provides oversight of all program records including client records, statistical data, grant reports, and other program-related documents to all Sierra Center programs to provide information for board meetings, internal tracking fidelity, and audits Evaluate program effectiveness and implement improvements based on feedback and outcomes Responsible for the successful operation of the 24-hour Crisis Hotline and staffing Provides support and training to assigned staff. This includes, but is not limited to, orientation to services, service delivery procedures, managing records, crisis intervention, de-escalation, and problem resolution In coordination with executive management, design and implement professional development activities for program staff and provide oversight of staff and volunteer training and development opportunities Facilitates regular meetings with program staff to share and gather information on program success Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Excellent communication skills, capable to lead initiatives, meetings, and program deliverables Must value collaboration and networking Ability to bring sustainable innovation and problem solving to areas of need Written and verbal communication skills Strategic decision-making skills Well-developed analytical skills Adaptability Creativity Interpersonal skills Ability to multi-task Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, public health, or a related field required Master's degree in social work, psychology, public health, or a related field preferred Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in human services setting, including supervisory roles Valid CA driver's license and current auto insurance Must be able to pass a livescan and background clearance Physical Requirements:
Must be able to assist with varying tasks that may involve lifting up to 25 lbs. Ability to move within office environment including navigating stairs Ability to communicate clearly by speech and hearing continuously Ability to sit for extended periods of time
Who We Are:
One SAFE Place and Children's Legacy Center are separate legal entities. Arch Collaborative is a fictitious business name (DBA) of Children's Legacy Center. Under the DBA Arch Collaborative, and a signed management services agreement, Children's Legacy Center assist's One SAFE Place with operations and enhances OSP's impact. Through One SAFE Place's participation in Arch Collaborative, we have created a network of organizations that respond effectively to trauma, violence, and exploitation in our community while maintaining the legal status of each organization.
Children's Legacy Center and One Safe Place are At-Will Employer
Children's Legacy Center and One Safe Place are Equal Opportunity Employers
Duties and Responsibilities:
Oversee daily operations of the shelter, client services, transitional housing, crisis hotline, and legal services, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations, standards, policies and procedures Provide direct supervision to assigned staff including evaluating team members on an annual basis relating to their performance internally and externally, including successful implementation of work plans with strategic goals Develop and implement policies and procedures that enhance the safety and well-being of clients, residents, and their children Recruit, train, and supervise assigned staff and oversee program volunteers Ensure clients receive comprehensive support services, including counseling, legal advocacy, and safety planning Build and maintain partnerships with local organizations, law enforcement, and community resources Conduct outreach and educational programs to raise awareness about domestic violence, sexual assault, elder abuse, and human trafficking Work with leadership to develop and manage the Sierra Center's budget, ensuring sustainable funding sources by pursuing grant opportunities and organizing fundraising events to support Sierra Center programs Stay informed about trends and best practices in the field of domestic violence, sexual assault, elder abuse, and human trafficking services Provides oversight of all program records including client records, statistical data, grant reports, and other program-related documents to all Sierra Center programs to provide information for board meetings, internal tracking fidelity, and audits Evaluate program effectiveness and implement improvements based on feedback and outcomes Responsible for the successful operation of the 24-hour Crisis Hotline and staffing Provides support and training to assigned staff. This includes, but is not limited to, orientation to services, service delivery procedures, managing records, crisis intervention, de-escalation, and problem resolution In coordination with executive management, design and implement professional development activities for program staff and provide oversight of staff and volunteer training and development opportunities Facilitates regular meetings with program staff to share and gather information on program success Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Excellent communication skills, capable to lead initiatives, meetings, and program deliverables Must value collaboration and networking Ability to bring sustainable innovation and problem solving to areas of need Written and verbal communication skills Strategic decision-making skills Well-developed analytical skills Adaptability Creativity Interpersonal skills Ability to multi-task Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, public health, or a related field required Master's degree in social work, psychology, public health, or a related field preferred Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in human services setting, including supervisory roles Valid CA driver's license and current auto insurance Must be able to pass a livescan and background clearance Physical Requirements:
Must be able to assist with varying tasks that may involve lifting up to 25 lbs. Ability to move within office environment including navigating stairs Ability to communicate clearly by speech and hearing continuously Ability to sit for extended periods of time
Who We Are:
One SAFE Place and Children's Legacy Center are separate legal entities. Arch Collaborative is a fictitious business name (DBA) of Children's Legacy Center. Under the DBA Arch Collaborative, and a signed management services agreement, Children's Legacy Center assist's One SAFE Place with operations and enhances OSP's impact. Through One SAFE Place's participation in Arch Collaborative, we have created a network of organizations that respond effectively to trauma, violence, and exploitation in our community while maintaining the legal status of each organization.
Children's Legacy Center and One Safe Place are At-Will Employer
Children's Legacy Center and One Safe Place are Equal Opportunity Employers