FDNY-Certified Shelter Operations Leader

Samaritan Daytop Village; New York (NY); On-site; USD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Samaritan Daytop Village in New York City is seeking an Operations Coordinator I to oversee the safe, efficient operation of a shelter site, including administrative, financial, food service, and security functions. You will supervise the program operations team and support the social service director to deliver high-quality services.

Candidates must have a High School diploma and at least 3 years of related management experience in shelter settings, plus the FDNY F-80 Certificate of Fitness for

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• At least three years of related management experience in shelter settings.
• FDNY F-80 Certificate of Fitness for Coordinator of Fire Safety and Alarm Systems required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and NYC DHS regulations for physical plant and fire safety.
• Supervise program environment and enforce safety policies; maintain positive staff relations.
• Oversee daily operations, transportation, metro-card distribution, fire drills, attendance, front desk; supervise security.
• Ensure shelter units meet DHS/OTDA standards; update critical files.
• Track census and shelter status; monitor attendance and DHS Cares daily; assist budget with reconciliations.
• Review and approve staff time cards and vacation requests.
• Maintain adequate staff coverage at the facility.

Skills

Management experience

Shelter operations

Fire safety coordination

Staff supervision

Budget reconciliation

Policy implementation

FDNY F-80 Certificate of Fitness

Education

High School diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Samaritan Daytop Village in New York City is seeking an Operations Coordinator I to oversee the safe, efficient operation of a shelter site, including administrative, financial, food service, and security functions. You will supervise the program operations team and support the social service director to deliver high-quality services.

Candidates must have a High School diploma and at least 3 years of related management experience in shelter settings, plus the FDNY F-80 Certificate of Fitness for