Domestic Violence Shelter Team Manager-Windham/Danielson, CT

Description:

United Services is seeking a dedicated and experienced Domestic Violence Shelter Team Manager to join our Domestic Violence Program (DVP) serving Northeastern Connecticut. This leadership position provides operational oversight and supervision within our 24/7 emergency shelters, ensuring safe, supportive, and high-quality services for adults and children fleeing domestic violence.

The Domestic Violence Program offers comprehensive services to individuals impacted by domestic abuse, including 24/7 emergency shelters, court advocacy, referral and information services, support groups, counseling, case management, community education, and professional training throughout Northeastern Connecticut.

Working in partnership with the Program Manager, the Shelter Team Manager provides day-to-day operational leadership, staff supervision, program oversight, quality assurance monitoring, and support for program development and continuous improvement initiatives.

Location: Windham/Danielson, CT

Why Join Us:

As a Domestic Violence Shelter Team Manager, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of survivors while leading a compassionate team dedicated to providing critical shelter and support services.

What Sets Us Apart:

United Services is a leading nonprofit provider of behavioral health and human services in northeastern Connecticut. Our Domestic Violence Program offers a comprehensive range of services to victims and survivors of domestic abuse, including:

  • 24/7 emergency shelter services
  • Crisis intervention and hotline support
  • Court advocacy
  • Individual and group counseling
  • Case management services
  • Information and referral services
  • Bilingual services
  • Community education and prevention programs
  • Professional training throughout Northeastern Connecticut

Our team is committed to providing trauma-informed, person-centered care that promotes safety, empowerment, and long-term well-being.

What You Will Do (Day-to-Day):

Program Oversight & Quality Management

  • Provide operational oversight for assigned domestic violence shelter services.
  • Ensure compliance with grant requirements, domestic violence program certification standards, agency policies, and quality assurance expectations.
  • Oversee collection, completion, and review of program data, reports, and funder-required documentation.

Staff Leadership & Supervision

  • Supervise assigned staff and complete work performance evaluations and reviews.
  • Orient and train new employees on agency policies, procedures, protocols, and job expectations.
  • Communicate agency updates, program information, policy changes, and procedural requirements to staff.
  • Coordinate 24/7 coverage for both shelters to ensure adequate program coverage and service delivery.

Program Development & Operations

  • Partner with the Program Manager in service planning, program development, and quality improvement initiatives.
  • Support efforts to maintain program occupancy and effective shelter operations.
  • Participate in reporting activities, staff meetings, and ongoing program evaluation.
  • Assist in resolving client and provider concerns while advocating for effective systems-level solutions.

Shelter Environment

  • Ensure shelter facilities provide a safe, healthy, and welcoming environment for residents and staff.
  • Monitor facility conditions and implement needed improvements.

Schedule:

Monday – Friday, 2nd shift hours, some flexibility available.

Salary Range:

$58,000 – $63,000 annually, based on qualifications and experience.

Minumim Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree and two (2) years of relevant experience; OR
  • Associate’s degree and four (4) years of relevant experience.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of human services, domestic violence services, shelter operations, or related fields.
  • Strong organizational, communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred

  • Previous supervisory experience.

Benefits Package:

  • Generous benefit package for medical, dental and vision coverage for the employee and their family
  • Life, AD & D, short-term and long-term disability insurance plans – 100% employer paid
  • Four weeks of paid vacation
  • 12 paid holidays
  • Paid Sick time
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care reimbursement
  • Professional Development Funds
  • 403B Thrift Plan (tax-deferred) with employer contribution and match after one year of employment
  • Employee Assistant Program
  • Mileage Reimbursement
  • United Services is a designated employer for the National Health Services Corps loan repayment and scholarship programs

*Benefits will be pro-rated for eligible part-time positions

Work Location: Because our clients rely on face-to-face-support to build trust, this position requires employees to be fully present in the community and in the office.

Important Employment Requirement:

All employees of United Services, Inc. are required to receive the influenza (flu) vaccine each year, unless a medical exemption has been submitted and approved by our Medical Director.

Company Overview

United Services is among Connecticut’s most comprehensive private, non-profit providers of behavioral health, psychosocial, chemical abuse, primary care, care coordination, wellness and prevention services to the community, and employee assistance program services for business and industry.

Our primary service area is the 21 towns in northeastern Connecticut. With more than 30 programs, 12 service locations, and a dedicated staff of over 200 professionals, we are proud to continue growing in our mission of “Creating Healthy Communities” by providing top-notch, caring mental health and social services to the children, adults, families and communities of Northeastern Connecticut.

Our offices are located in small town and rural settings throughout Connecticut’s “Quiet Corner” within easy commuting distance from New London, CT, Worcester, MA and Providence, RI. Our three main office locations are in Mansfield Center, Dayville and Wauregan. Our staff includes psychiatrists, clinicians, social workers, psychologists, prevention specialists, case managers, advocates, and administrative and support personnel.

Please consider joining our United Services team!

For more information please visit http://www.unitedservicesct.org/careers/

United Services is an Affirmative Action Employer EEO/M/F/D/V