Part Time Warming Center Supervisor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off including holidays

Pension Plan

403B

Supplemental insurance plans

Christmas Bonus

Job summary

The Salvation Army Cortland Corps is seeking a Part Time Warming Center Supervisor to oversee shifts, staff, and guest services at the Cortland Warming Center. This role emphasizes trauma-informed care, safety, and orderly operations to ensure a warm, secure environment for guests.

You will manage staffing, scheduling, reporting, and policy enforcement while maintaining dignity and respect for all guests. Evening and overnight coverage is required as needed.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required and two years of experience working in human services.
• Associate degree with one year of experience preferred.
• Experience with homelessness or team lead role preferred.
• Valid driver’s license that meets The Salvation Army insurance requirements.
• Knowledge of social service resources in the local community.
• One year experience in an office environment; clerical skills including phone etiquette, filing, and computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Hire staff and prepare training schedule with CO coordination.
• Think critically and make independent decisions.
• Available for overnight emergencies.
• Provide timely, concise reporting.
• Create center rules with CO and ensure staff/guest adherence.
• Ensure each guest is treated with dignity and respect.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

Decision making

Team leadership

Customer service

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate degree (preferred)

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.