Job Description

Under the supervision of the Shelter Operations Manager, the Shelter Shift Leader will assure that the day to day functions of the shelters are met. Responsible to maintain cleanliness and order of Shelter building and grounds during the shift.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

CLIENT SERVICES

• Responsible for overall supervision of the other shelter monitors
• Ensure that adequate and appropriate intakes/screening are performed
• Guests are On -boarded properly
• Responsible for meals being served
• laundry and showers are working and available during assigned hours
• Outside service providers are facilitated in their meetings with guests
• Responsible for all documentation on shifts, population statistics, incident reports and staff log
• Responsible for coordination of monitors and orientation of new monitors on shift
• Responsible for the cleaning and sanitizing of all dorms, bathrooms, kitchens and sleeping areas
• Assist driving in town for shelter assignments

JANITORIAL DUTIES

• Supervise and or participate in the cleaning and sanitation of all office, bathroom, kitchen, and sleeping areas
• Supervise and participate in the cleaning and general maintenance of the day room, laundry room, storage room, bathrooms, office spaces, classrooms, utility storage, and mop room areas during the shift
• Assist Kitchen or Property Supervisor as needed
• Other related duties as required

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or equivalent (required)
• CA driver’s license (preferred)
• Education and /or experience in social services/substance abuse (preferred)
• Experience in informal mental health/ substance abuse evaluation
• Experience with disadvantaged populations (preferred)
• Experience in leading a team (preferred)

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to lead
• Ability to coordinate and manage multiple duties
• Ability to prioritize work
• Ability to de-escalate
• Ability to communicate effectively and accurately
• Great interaction skills

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

EQUIPMENT USED:

• Modern Office Equipment and Relevant Software
• Relevant janitorial and maintenance equipment

ADA Statement:

Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests if the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.

Acknowledgment of Religious Purposes of The Salvation Army:

Please note that The Salvation Army has a religious purpose and status as a church. We ask our employees that they do nothing to their relationship with The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission. Employees must agree and understand that their services are a necessary part of The Army’s religious purposes and their work-related conduct must not conflict with, interfere with, or undermine such religious programs or The Army’s religious purposes.

At-Will:

Any employment relationship with this organization is of an “at-will” nature, which means that an Employee may resign at any time and the Employer may discharge an Employee at any time with or without cause. It is further understood that this “at will” employment relationship may not be changed by any written document or by conduct unless such change is specifically acknowledged in writing by an authorized executive of this organization.