Shelter Operations Coordinator I — Safety & Compliance

Samaritan Daytop Village, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Samaritan Daytop Village, Inc. is seeking an Operations Coordinator I to ensure the safe and efficient operations of a shelter site, overseeing administrative, fiscal, food services, safety, and transportation systems in New York.

The role requires FDNY F-80 certification and a strong background in shelter management. The candidate should hold a High School diploma or equivalent and have at least three years of related management experience, preferably with DHS or similar city-operated

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ years of related management experience supervising staff in shelter/transitional or permanent supportive housing and working with DHS or similar city-operated organizations.
• FDNY F-80 Certificate of Fitness for Coordinator of Fire Safety and Alarm Systems
• Ability to implement and monitor policy and procedure in accordance with agency guidelines.
• Knowledge of DHS regulations for physical plant, food services, and fire safety management

Responsibilities

• Ensures program adherence to Federal, State, and NYC DHS guidelines governing physical plant and fire/safety management.
• Manages program environment to ensure compliance with safety and security policies and positive relationships.
• Oversees daily operations, transportation systems, metro-card distribution, fire drills, school attendance, front desk activities; supervises security guards and visiting providers.
• Ensures shelter units meet DHS/OTDA standards upon admission and during stay; manages and updates critical files.
• Maintains program census and shelter unit status; monitors attendance, sign-in/out, nightly roster; supports budget dept. with monthly reconciliation.
• Reviews and approves staff time cards and vacation requests by deadlines.
• Maintains adequate staff coverage at the assigned facility.

Skills

Operations coordination

Shelter management

Fire safety

Budget reconciliation

Staff supervision

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Samaritan Daytop Village, Inc. is seeking an Operations Coordinator I to ensure the safe and efficient operations of a shelter site, overseeing administrative, fiscal, food services, safety, and transportation systems in New York.

The role requires FDNY F-80 certification and a strong background in shelter management. The candidate should hold a High School diploma or equivalent and have at least three years of related management experience, preferably with DHS or similar city-operated