Shelter Intake & Support Specialist

Mykroc; La Crosse (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Casual dress environment

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The Salvation Army in La Crosse, WI is seeking a Shelter Supervisor to conduct intake interviews, supervise residents, and assist with crisis response in a community shelter setting.

Responsibilities include monitoring room assignments, distributing essentials, referring needs to case managers, and supervising volunteers. A high school diploma is required; homelessness experience is desirable. The Salvation Army promotes equal opportunity employment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience with the homeless population is desirable.
• Ability to supervise shelter and residents.

Responsibilities

• Conduct intake interviews for new shelter residents.
• Monitor room assignments and distribute basic necessities.
• Provide supervision of shelter and residents per policy.
• Refer client needs to case manager.
• Provide de-escalation and crisis response.
• Record shift documentation and inspections.
• Supervise volunteers when assigned.

Skills

Intake interviews

Crisis response

De-escalation

Volunteer supervision

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Salvation Army in La Crosse, WI is seeking a Shelter Supervisor to conduct intake interviews, supervise residents, and assist with crisis response in a community shelter setting.

Responsibilities include monitoring room assignments, distributing essentials, referring needs to case managers, and supervising volunteers. A high school diploma is required; homelessness experience is desirable. The Salvation Army promotes equal opportunity employment.