Team Lead

The mission of the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless is to work collaboratively toward the prevention of homelessness and the creation of lasting solutions for homeless and at-risk families, children, and individuals throughout Colorado. The Coalition advocates for and provides a continuum of housing and a variety of services to improve the health, well-being, and stability of those it serves.

The Team Lead provides direct services to and advocacy for victims of domestic violence within Colorado Coalition for the Homeless (CCH).  The coordinator will provide assessments of adult victims of domestic violence and assess the impact of domestic violence on children and the family unit, as well as provide direct case management for a limited caseload.  The position will also coordinate services for adults and children and make referrals to both internal FSS staff, and external Partner Organizations.  The position will serve the team lead for crime victim services and early intervention and will provide leadership support to the supervisor. Will also collect and maintain data for project reporting and provide training and consultation to other CCH staff. 

• Choice of HMO or PPO health insurance coverage options: full-time employees contribute only 1% of their earnings for their own HMO health coverage and no more than 4% of their earnings for coverage of eligible dependents. We’re proud to offer same-and opposite-sex domestic partner coverage. 
• Choice of dental insurance or discount plan. 
• Vision insurance.  
• Flexible spending accounts for health care / dependent care / parking expenses. 
• Free basic life and AD&D insurance coverage. 
• Employee Assistance Program, a problem-solving resource available to you and your household members. 
• Dollar-for-dollar retirement plan matching contributions up to 5% of earnings with 3-year vesting. 
• Extensive paid time-off, including 9 holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and three weeks of vacation for new full-time employees in their first year. 

• Serves as a liaison on projects between CCH and Partner Organizations.
• Schedules meetings with partner organizations at least twice a year to evaluate the progress of the project and make any necessary adjustments.
• Collects and maintains data for project reporting.
• Provides case management services to a limited caseload of clients experiencing domestic violence. Delivers services to the required number of adults and children in accordance with grant requirements.
• Provides direct services for victims of domestic violence participating in CCH housing to include safety planning, assessments, and counseling.
• Provides assessments of adult victims of domestic violence and assesses the impact of domestic violence on children and the family unit.
• Refers and coordinates services for adults and children to both internal FSS staff and external Partner Organizations.
• Provides both in-home and on-site direct services related to domestic violence issues.
• During normal business hours, provides emergency intervention for clients suffering domestic violence-related issues.
• Assists Supervisor with hiring process and provides training and onboarding support to new staff.
• Leada and/or supports with specialty services projects
• Provides administrative support for specialty program needs, including following up on non-client-related program questions.
• Monitor referrals for EI/SS in EHR and ensuring referrals are followed up within a timely manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Ability to prioritize multiple job responsibilities, work independently, and exercise professional judgment.
• Ability to function as a part of an interdisciplinary team and function effectively with collaborating agencies.
• Ability to train and consult other staff members.
• Must have a Colorado driver’s license and meet the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless insurance requirements to drive and transport clients in company vehicles.

• Bachelor’s Degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or equivalent field is preferred.
• At least two years of experience working with victims of domestic violence strongly preferred.
• Bi-lingual Spanish preferred.
• Previous experience and sensitivity working with low-income or homeless families preferred.

Employee must be able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to safety or health of self or others. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Employee will perform job according to applied laws. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The Colorado Coalition for the Homeless is committed to delivering services, making employment-related decisions, selecting volunteers, and selecting vendors without regard to age over 40, race, sex, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, military status, or any other applicable status protected by law.