Shelter Relief Manager

The Salvation Army; Montclair (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army seeks a Shelter Relief Manager to oversee daily operations at Cornerstone House Emergency Shelter, ensuring resident safety and property maintenance. You will open/close the shelter, supervise overnight shifts, enforce protocols, and coordinate with the Business Manager and Caseworker to respond to emergencies.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or higher, strong organizational skills, and First Aid Certification.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or higher education.
• Organizational skills are required.
• Ability to interact with residents at point of need.
• First Aid Certification is required.
• Must understand and support The Salvation Army mission.

Responsibilities

• Open & Close Cornerstone House shelter at assigned hours and follow procedures.
• Remain on-site for entire shift; regular hours 6:00 pm–8:30 am; sleep time midnight–7:00 am; on-call for emergencies.
• Enforce COVID-related protocols.
• Keep facility clean and sanitary; oversee residents to ensure duties are performed.
• Communicate with Business Manager, Caseworker, and Corps Officer; notify of special situations.
• Notify Business Manager of repairs, supplies, and daily operation items.
• Work with Caseworker to stay informed of resident activities and room availability.
• Uphold Regulations and Standards; communicate rules to residents; report violations.
• Conduct monthly fire drills as scheduled.
• Be available to cover shifts on holidays and during inclement weather.
• Uphold The Salvation Army mission and ministry.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

First Aid

Organizational Skills

Client Interaction

Education

High School Diploma or higher

Job description

The Shelter Relief Manager will perform all daily operational duties at Cornerstone House Emergency Shelter, ensuring the safety of the residents and maintaining the property.

The duties listed below are the primary duties of this position but are not all the duties that may be required. The Salvation Army reserves the right to change, reduce or expand the duties of this position at any time. Specifically, the primary duties are

Responsibilities

• Open & Close Cornerstone House shelter at assigned hours and follow all established procedures.


• Remain on-site for entire duration of shift. Regular operating hours are 600 pm - 830 am. Sleep time is allowed between the hours of midnight and 700 a.m., and "on call" for emergencies.


• Adhere to and enforce all COVID-related protocols


• Keep facility clean and sanitary (as outlined in operations manual). Oversee residents to ensure they are performing duties assigned.


• Keep lines of communication open with Business Manager, Caseworker, and Corps Officer, notifying of all special situations.


• Notify Business Manager of all necessary repairs, needed supplies, and other items pertaining to daily operations.


• Work closely with Caseworker to keep informed of resident activities. Provide updates on status of available rooms and usage.


• Uphold Regulation and Standards of Operations for Shelter. Communicate Rules and Regulations to all living at the shelter. Report all violations to supervisors.


• Conduct monthly fire drills as scheduled by Business Manager.


• Be available to cover shifts on specified holidays and during times of inclement weather.


• Uphold the standards and principles of The Salvation Army mission and ministry.


• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or higher education


• Possess Organizational Skills


• Possess skills, experience and/or training to interact with clients at point of need


• First Aid Certification


• Must understand and appreciate the mission of The Salvation Army