Overnight Shelter Shift Supervisor - Safety & Impact

BRC - Bowery Residents' Committee, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid sick time start day one

Vacation time (3+ weeks)

Holidays (12)

403(b) plan

Employer match

Tuition assistance

Career advancement

Mission-driven team

Job summary

Bowery Residents' Committee, Inc. in Manhattan, NY, is seeking a Shift Supervisor for East Harlem Safe Haven. This full-time role (37.5 hrs/week) leads frontline staff, maintains shelter operations, and enforces safety, documentation, and agency policies.

Responsibilities include incident response, records maintenance, and participation in leadership meetings. The position requires a High School Diploma or GED, supervisory experience, and First Aid/CPR certifications (or willingness to obtain).

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience in homeless shelters or similar settings preferred.
• At least 1 year of supervisory or lead experience preferred.
• Knowledge of addiction and recovery processes.
• Strong computer literacy and documentation skills.
• First Aid and Fire Safety certifications required (or willingness to obtain).
• CPR certification required (or willingness to obtain).

Responsibilities

• Supervise Community Technicians and operations support staff.
• Oversee daily shelter operations, ensuring safety, security, and fire safety compliance.
• Ensure staff follow all agency policies, procedures, and documentation standards.
• Review and maintain accurate records, reports, and clinical notes.
• Respond to incidents and provide guidance to staff as needed.
• Participate in weekly program and leadership meetings.
• Provide emergency First Aid/CPR assistance when required.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Documentation skills

First Aid certification

CPR certification

Fire Safety certification

Computer literacy

Addiction recovery knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Bowery Residents' Committee, Inc. in Manhattan, NY, is seeking a Shift Supervisor for East Harlem Safe Haven. This full-time role (37.5 hrs/week) leads frontline staff, maintains shelter operations, and enforces safety, documentation, and agency policies.

Responsibilities include incident response, records maintenance, and participation in leadership meetings. The position requires a High School Diploma or GED, supervisory experience, and First Aid/CPR certifications (or willingness to obtain).