Shelter Shift Leader - ACES Shelter - (Swing Shift)

The Salvation Army Southern California; Modesto (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army Southern California is seeking a Shelter Shift Leader to oversee daily shelter operations under the Shelter Operations Manager. The role ensures appropriate intake procedures, guest welfare, and facility upkeep on shift.

Candidate should have a HS diploma, experience in support roles related to mental health or substance abuse, and be at least 21 years old. Position requires strong multitasking and people skills, with a focus on respectful guest care.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Education in social services or substance abuse is preferred.
• Experience in informal mental health/substance abuse evaluation is desirable.
• Candidate must be at least 21 years old.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the shelter monitors on the shift.
• Ensure proper intakes, space for guests, meals, lights out, and facility cleanliness.
• Maintain shift documentation including population stats and incident reports.
• Coordinate monitors and orient new staff on shift.
• Oversee cleaning and sanitizing of dorms, bathrooms, kitchens and sleeping areas.

Skills

Coordination

Prioritization

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Social services/ Substance abuse education (preferred)

Experience in informal mental health/ substance abuse evaluation

21 years old

Tools

Office Equipment

Office Software

Job description

Overview

Under the supervision of the Shelter Operations Manager, the Shelter Shift Leader will assure that the day to day functions of the shelters are met.

Under the supervision of the Shelter Operations Manager, the Shelter Shift Leader will assure that the day to day functions of the shelters are met.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Responsible for overall supervision of the other shelter monitors on his/her shift
• Insures that: adequate and appropriate intakes/screening are performed; guests have an individual space; meals are served and cleaned up; lights out are timely and respected; laundry and showers are working and available during assigned hours; outside service providers are facilitated in their meetings with guests; all guests are treated with respect and care
• Responsible for all documentation on that shift, including population statistics, incident reports and staff log
• Responsible for coordination of monitors and orientation of new monitors on that shift
• Responsible for the cleaning and sanitizing of all dorms, bathrooms, kitchens and sleeping areas
• Other related duties as required

Education And Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent (required)
• Education in social services/substance abuse (preferred)
• Experience in informal mental health/ substance abuse evaluation
• 21 years old (required)

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to coordinate and manage multiple duties
• Ability to prioritize work and multi-task simultaneous projects
• Ability to communicate effectively and accurately
• Have good interaction skills

Equipment Used

• Modern Office Equipment and Relevant Software

Physical Requirements

• Be able to pick up, lift and maneuver 25 lbs.

Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests if the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.

Please note that The Salvation Army has a religious purpose and status as a church. We ask our employees that they do nothing to their relationship with The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission. Employees must agree and understand that their services are a necessary part of The Army’s religious purposes and their work-related conduct must not conflict with, interfere with, or undermine such religious programs or The Army’s religious purposes.

Any employment relationship with this organization is of an “at-will” nature, which means that an Employee may resign at any time and the Employer may discharge an Employee at any time with or without cause. It is further understood that this “at will” employment relationship may not be changed by any written document or by conduct unless such change is specifically acknowledged in writing by an authorized executive of this organization.