Center for the Pacific Asian Family (CPAF) is a non-profit organization recognized nationally for its pioneering work in domestic violence and sexual assault. CPAF’s multi-lingual and multi-cultural services include a 24-hour hotline, short term and long term shelters, counseling, case management, and supportive services. CPAF also provides violence prevention programs, outreach, education and advocacy on the issues of family violence and violence against women, focusing on the Asian and Pacific Islander community.

CPAF is a community based organization that draws from multiple disciplines to holistically serve individuals and families of many different sizes and cultural backgrounds. Staff work in environments where children are present and may be called upon to provide support as needed.

Summary Statement:

Program Coordinator position is a non-exempt position working 37.5 hours a week with and for domestic violence and sexual assault survivors and reporting to the Transitional Program Manager. The Program Coordinator (PC) works collaboratively with the Transitional Shelter (TS) team to lead, coordinate, implement, and evaluate program activities and services directly to the shelter residents. The PC will have administrative tasks, such as grant reporting, grant tracking and facilities management. In addition, the PC will work closely to engage and coordinate volunteers to support the TS program and generate new resources and options to improve relocation and employment prospects for residents.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Program Development and Implementation: Develop, implement, coordinate, and evaluate in-shelter and post-shelter workshops & activities with and for TS residents and graduates; engage and develop volunteers, community partners, and interns to support program activities, including taking the lead on TS volunteer coordination and engagement; communicate and collaborate with teammates and cross-team to create activities that meet the residents interests and programmatic needs.

Site Maintenance & Program Administration: Prepare regular internal progress reports to communicate site updates cross-team and to track grant reports; work with Transitional Program Manager to provide necessary programmatic information by established grant deadlines; work with teammates to ensure relevant forms and files pertaining to TS residents and Transitional Shelter are up to date; work collaboratively cross-team to lead the TS efforts in coordination and execution of shelter and office repair, maintenance, and cleanliness.

Direct Services: In lieu of Transitional Program Manager, can provide good consult and decision-making with the TS team; work with Family Advocates to coordinate supportive services ranging from intake to exit – including assessment, intake and orientation of families into shelter program, providing occasional case management and emotional support, and works with survivors to establish and maintain budgets through financial literacy, personal finance discussions, and workshops. With Family Advocates, coordinates move out needs and transports survivors and their belongings to permanent housing. Maintains up-to-date files on clients and program activities

Travel requirements: Driving is an essential job function for this position in order to implement program activities, address site maintenance issues, and for some direct service needs. Therefore the employee must have valid driver’s license and use own vehicle or agency vehicle to perform duties.

Teamwork: Works with TS team to provide a stable and supportive environment for survivors at TS. As needed, responds to crisis situations/emergencies; participates in organizational development activities and provides support to other program and agency needs as they arise.

Outreach: Represent CPAF and TS in network meetings, public forums, presentations, trainings, etc.; provide public education; build community partnerships with Transitional Program Manager that enhance survivor’s employment & housing options; establish and maintain resource and referral network of domestic violence, sexual assault, and child abuse services and programs.

Qualifications: The qualified candidate must possess demonstrated knowledge, skill, abilities and experience in the following areas:

General

Committed to eliminating intimate partner violence, sexual abuse, and family violence; practices non-violence including non-corporal child discipline.
Understands and is aligned with CPAF’s organizational values.
Understands and appreciates Asian/Pacific Islander cultures; is able to work with diverse communities (race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age, gender identity, class, etc.). Bilingual in an Asian or Pacific Islander language preferred.
Must submit to DOJ level Live Scan and subsequent arrest notification, annual TB test and annual driving record search.

Job Execution

Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
Strong work ethic, self-directed and able to coordinate multiple tasks, and highly motivated.
Able to effectively and efficiently address crises and problem-solve with open communication
Able to plan work schedule respective to program needs, including working evenings or weekends if needed.
Demonstrate excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
Able to work well independently and as a member of a team; able to work collaboratively and thrive in a flexible, evolving environment, adapt to situations and manage change effectively.
Must complete 65-hour domestic violence/sexual assault certification training within six months of employment

How to apply

Interested parties please submit cover letter and resume to hr@cpaf.info. Please state which position you are applying for and where you saw our posting. No phone calls please.

Center for the Pacific Asian Family (CPAF) is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, age, sex, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, marital status, disability, political affiliation or belief, veteran’s status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. CPAF is committed to fostering a diverse and safe work environment where employees respect one another and share a commitment to our organization’s mission, values, and strategies.