Overnight Shelter Supervisor

Salvation Army; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army in Fort Smith, AR seeks an overnight lodge supervisor to manage day-to-day housing operations, oversee resident safety, and ensure adherence to house rules and all regulations. This role involves data entry, intake processing, and coordinating daily chores for residents, with emphasis on emergency response and secure facility management.

Candidates should have a High School diploma or GED and at least two years in a social or public service environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED with two years’ social/public service experience.
• Follows Salvation Army policies and local, state, and federal regulations.
• Overnight supervision and basic case management support.

Responsibilities

• Oversees daily lodge operations and ensures resident safety and compliance with house rules.
• Records daily statistics, prepares intake paperwork, and inputs data for client lists.
• Distributes towels, linens, and personal hygiene items; secures and distributes client medications as required.
• Assigns housekeeping tasks to residents and monitors proper completion of duties.
• Responds calmly to emergencies and initiates corrective actions per established policies.
• Opens and closes lodge doors at designated hours; conducts rounds to ensure security.
• Maintains inventory levels of food and supplies and assists with meal preparation for residents.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

The Salvation Army in Fort Smith, AR seeks an overnight lodge supervisor to manage day-to-day housing operations, oversee resident safety, and ensure adherence to house rules and all regulations. This role involves data entry, intake processing, and coordinating daily chores for residents, with emphasis on emergency response and secure facility management.

Candidates should have a High School diploma or GED and at least two years in a social or public service environment.