Housing Manager I

The Salvation Army; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

PTO and Holidays

Life Insurance

Retirement Plans and More

Job summary

The Salvation Army in Baton Rouge, LA seeks a Lodge/ Shelter Supervisor to manage day-to-day operations, assist residents with housing and services, and ensure compliance with policies. The role involves documentation, intake records, and coordinating referrals to community agencies.

Responsibilities include supervising maintenance, ensuring safety, and providing support for residents while upholding the organization’s mission and rules.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of household management techniques.
• Ability to supervise resident activities to ensure facility is properly maintained.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Ability to meet attendance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and participates in day-to-day lodge/shelter operations including housing, food, transportation, counseling, and education assistance.
• Ensures paperwork is completed and lodge rules are followed by all clients; ensures compliance with policies and regulations.
• Orients new residents to the program and prepares intake records for case management; records daily statistics; processes service payments.
• Assists residents with locating affordable housing and provides referrals to community agencies.
• Maintains facilities and equipment; conducts routine inspections to meet standards.

Skills

Household management

Supervision

English literacy

Mathematics

Attendance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

This position is responsible for:Supervises and participates in performing the day-to-day activities necessary for the smooth operation of a lodge/shelter/house providing housing, food, transportation, counseling, and educational assistance; ensures that paperwork is completed and lodge rules are followed by all clients; ensures compliance with The Salvation Army policies and procedures as well as local, state, and federal regulations.Key Responsibilities:Orients new residents to the program and prepares intake records to facilitate case management; records daily statistics; collects, receipts and processes service fee payments.Assists residents with locating affordable housing; provides appropriate referrals to other social service agencies in the community as needed.Supervises and participates in the cleaning and maintenance of facilities, supplies and equipment; inspects facility on a routine basis to ensure compliance with established standards.Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:Knowledge of household management techniquesAbility to prepare and process records and statistics in an accurate and complete manner.Ability to supervise resident activities to ensure facility is properly maintained and secured in accordance with established policies and procedures.Ability to meet attendance requirements.Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language.Ability to perform mathematical calculations.Limited amount of physical effort required associated with walking, standing, lifting and carrying light objects (less than 25 lbs.).Work is performed in a normal lodging environment where there are little of no physical discomforts associated with changes in weather or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt, and the like.All employees recognize the The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religous mission.Employee Benefits:Medical, Dental, and Vision InsurancePaid Time Off (PTO) and Holiday PayLife InsuranceRetirement Plans and More!EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:High school diploma or G.E.D.,andTwo years experience working in a social or public service environment with experience assisting the public,orany equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:Valid Driver's LicenseEqual Opportunity Employer: Veterans | Disabled