Part Time Warming Center Supervisor

The Salvation Army; City of Cortland (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

14 paid holidays

Vacation time

Sick time

Pension Plan (403B)

Tax Deferred Annuity (403B)

Short Term Disability

Voluntary Term Life

Christmas Bonus

Job summary

The Salvation Army Cortland Corps is seeking a Part Time Warming Center Supervisor to oversee overnight and weekend operations at the Cortland Warming Center. The role focuses on safety, dignity, and trauma‑informed service for guests, coordinating staff and enforcing center policies.

Responsibilities include hiring and training, independent decision‑making, timely reporting, and maintaining a secure, welcoming environment in alignment with agency policies.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required; two years in human services.
• Associate degree with one year of experience preferred.
• Experience with homelessness or as a team lead preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and knowledge of local social services.
• Office environment experience; clerical skills required.

Responsibilities

• Hire staff and prepare training schedules.
• Think critically and make decisions independently.
• Be available for overnight emergencies.
• Provide timely, concise reporting.
• Create and enforce Warming Center rules with staff.
• Ensure each guest is treated with dignity and respect.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate degree

Job description

Overview

Seeking a Part Time Warming Center Supervisor to join our Cortland Corps

Our Part Time opportunities offer:

• Generous time off every year including 14 paid holidays, vacation time and sick time
• Employer funded Pension Plan (company contributions begin after 1 year of continuous employment)
• Tax Deferred Annuity (403B)
• Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans including Short Term Disability, AFLAC, and Voluntary Term Life
• Christmas Bonus

SCOPE AND PURPOSE OF POSITION:

Manage operations of the assigned shifts in accordance with mission, philosophy, policies and regulations. Provide services to guests using trauma informed principles. Coordinate, delegate and authorize staff duties to ensure effective operation of program services to guests. Make field decisions - Read, interpret and implement policies - independent of direct supervision. Provide day, evening, or overnight coverage including weekends and holidays at Cortland Corps Warming Center. Responsible for the supervision of guests and the general management and upkeep of the program. Insure a safe, secure, comfortable, and supportive environment in a manner consistent with the philosophy, policies, and procedures of the program and agency.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Overview:

• The Supervisor, in coordination with the C.O., is responsible for hiring the staff, and preparing the training schedule.
• The Supervisor must be able to think critically and make decisions independent of direct supervision.
• The Supervisor will be available for overnight emergencies.
• The Supervisor is responsible for timely, concise reporting.
• The Supervisor, in coordination with the C.O. will create the rules for the Warming Center and ensure that staff and guests follow them.
• The Supervisor will ensure that each guest is treated with dignity and respect.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

SPECIAL SKILLS, CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS.

• High School diploma or GED required and two years of experience working in human services required. Associated degree with one year of experience preferred.
• Prior experience working with individuals experiencing homelessness, and/or working in a team lead role is preferred.
• Valid driver’s license that meets The Salvation Army insurance requirements.
• Knowledge of social service resources in the local community
• At least one year experience working in office environment; clerical skills including phone etiquette, filing, computer skills required, ability to manage several tasks and projects.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.