Position Title:

Code Blue Intake Specialist / Safety Facilitator Location: Trinity Church, Asbury Park, New Jersey Job Type: Part-Time Position, Fixed-Term (Approximately November – April) Workweek: Variable overnight shifts, including weekends; available shifts are 6:30 PM – 12:30 AM, 12:30 AM – 7:00 AM, and 6:30 PM – 7:00 AM (full overnight shift) Hourly Rate: $23 per hour

Background and Position Overview:

Trinity Church is a Monmouth County Code Blue Warming Center. Monmouth County calls a Code Blue emergency when temperatures drop below 32 degrees. When this happens, Trinity Church opens its gym up from 7pm-6:30am to anyone in the county that needs a warm space to stay. We provide warmth, safety, and hospitality to a diverse group of individuals who are unable to shelter themselves elsewhere. Trinity Church is seeking a Code Blue Intake Specialist/Safety Facilitator to set up and clean up the Code Blue space (depending on shift), greet and check in community members, and ensure a safe, healthy, welcoming environment for all throughout the night.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Work with staff and volunteers to provide a safe space for community members experiencing homelessness to stay warm and safe.

Code Blue space management (depending on the shift): set-up the space for use, prepare and/or make available food and refreshments, regularly monitor space for safety and security (including restrooms and unused areas), clean-up facilities, secure space for daytime use

Code Blue participant management: welcome participants, check-in, store belongings, explain policies and procedures, monitor participant interactions for safety and comfort and address needs as they arise, check-out

Maintain proper paperwork for Trinity Church and for each participant.

Use de-escalation techniques as needed to address any behaviors/actions that may disrupt a calm, welcoming environment

Remain awake, alert, and responsive at all times

Work with a diverse group of individuals of all age groups including youth

Perform other related duties as required.

Preferred Qualifications & Requirements:

We are seeking a caring, compassionate, energetic, self-starting and exceedingly well-organized individual with demonstrated expertise in communications and excellent interpersonal skills.

Mature, nonviolent de-escalation skills

Excellent verbal communication skills

Available to work most nights of the week

Spanish language skills are a plus

Experience:

The Intake Specialist / Safety Facilitator must have experience working in security, community safety, shelters, or other community setting with those experiencing homelessness. Must have knowledge of, and experience with, non-violent de-escalation techniques.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

Attention to detail.

Ability to administer Narcan as needed

Ability to work with a diverse population.

Ability to work as a positive team member.

Ability to understand the dynamics of poverty.

Ability to deal with conflicting priorities and to work under pressure with minimum supervision.

Ability to maintain records, reports, files.

Comfort in working for a faith-based organization.

Strong problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.

Ability to set up and break down tables, chairs, and loungers

Ability to lift 50lbs.

Hours

The Code Blue Intake Specialist / Safety Facilitator will work up to 40 overnight hours per week. Hours worked will depend on the number of nights that a Code Blue Emergency is called. There are three shifts available: 6:30 PM – 12:30 AM, 12:30 AM – 7:00 AM, and 6:30 PM – 7:00 AM (full overnight shift)

The Intake Specialist / Safety Facilitator must have availability on weekends. Hours/availability and time off are to be determined in consultation with position supervisors. This position is for a fixed term of November – April, although it may be renewable the following year for the winter months.

Proposed Salary

The Code Blue Intake Specialist / Safety Facilitator shall be paid $23 per hour. There are no benefits offered with this position.

Non-Discrimination and Diversity Policy

Trinity Church does not permit discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, ancestry, national origin, religious creed, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, color, physical or mental disability, marital status, military or veteran status, or medical condition, under any program or activity under its control. Clergy and staff leading religious programs, however, are expected to be practicing Christians. In a continuing effort to enrich its spiritual and community environment and to provide employment opportunities, Trinity Church actively encourages applications from members of all groups that are underrepresented in the Episcopal Church and at Trinity Church.

Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Counselor Full-Time, Exempt

Salary Range: $60,000-$65,000

Work Hours: Monday– Friday 40 hours work week

DEPARTMENT: Family Resource Center 1108 Main Street, Asbury Park, NJ 07712

REPORT TO: Director of Family Services

Organization Overview: Mercy Center is a non-profit social services agency, guided by the traditions of the Sisters of Mercy. Mercy Center provides services, programs, and education in a culturally sensitive manner to Empower, Enrich and Educate the vulnerable, economically challenged and underserved communities of the greater Asbury Park and Monmouth County.

Job Summary: Responsible for assessing and implementing trauma-informed counseling services for child, adolescent, and adult survivors.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide appropriate trauma informed counseling modalities for survivors of domestic violence sexual violence and their non-offending family members.

Create a safety plan and offer educational support about domestic and sexual violence.

Provide healthy emotional support to victims and survivors to aid in their healing and transformation.

Offer crisis intervention services, short-term individual counseling, and ongoing group counseling for individuals who have experienced domestic violence and sexual violence.

Consult with a victim’s advocate to assist clients in navigating available services and resources.

Consult with a victim advocate to help clients navigate the available services and resources.

Prepare and present oral or written progress reports to your direct supervisor as requested.

Apply a holistic (mind and body) approach to emotional health care.

Maintain all case files and other records in strict compliance with policy, regulation, and procedure.

Maintain ongoing contact with providers for continuing care of clients.

Reporting:

Manage program data and information through in house data management system.

Organizational:

Participate/lead in organization team meetings as directed.

Participate in organizational outreach and fundraising events as directed.

Other duties as required for continuity of the organization’s services.

Experience/Qualifications:

Master’s degree in mental health counseling or social work. LAC, LPC, or LMFT, LSW, related licensure required; pending licensure considered if within 60 days of hire.

Experience in domestic violence, sexual assault or crisis intervention preferred.

Sexual violence and Domestic violence 60 hr. training certificate a plus.

Ability to work well with a diverse/cross-section of clients.

Experience in domestic violence, sexual assault or crisis intervention preferred.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 Suite, database navigation, remote communication, and virtual work technology.

Benefits Summary:

Commensurate with experience and qualifications. The benefits package includes medical, dental, life insurance, accidental death, long-term disability, 401 K and 13 paid holidays/year.

Email resume to: hr@mercycenternj.org

Nondiscrimination Statement:

Commitment to Equity in Hiring: Mercy Center is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. It is firmly committed to diversity and inclusion. It encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation or identification, age, marital status, disability or veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws.