Shelter Shift Leader - ACES Shelter - (Swing Shift)

The-Salvation-Arm; Modesto (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army is seeking a Shelter Shift Leader for the ACES Shelter on swing shift in Modesto, CA. You will supervise shelter monitors, oversee daily operations, and ensure clean, safe, and respectful conditions for guests.

Responsibilities include coordinating intake, meals, lights out, laundry, and showers; documenting shift data and facilitating external meetings; plus training new staff and maintaining orderly dorms.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; education in social services preferred.
• Experience supervising shelter monitors and coordinating staff on shift.
• Ability to manage multiple duties, prioritize work, and communicate clearly.

Responsibilities

• Oversee shelter monitors on the shift and ensure daily functions run smoothly.
• Manage intakes, spaces, meals, lights, laundry, showers, and external provider meetings.
• Document population statistics, incident reports, and staff logs for the shift.
• Coordinate monitors and orient new staff; maintain dorm cleanliness and safety.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Supervision

Multi-tasking

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Team coordination

Education

High school diploma

Social services background (preferred)

Tools

Office software

Job description

Shelter Shift Leader - ACES Shelter - (Swing Shift)

Job Category: Social Services

Supervisor: Misty Jones

Requisition Number: SHELT026000

• Posted : October 14, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site
• Rate : $17.25 USD per hour

Locations

Showing 1 location

• Travel Required : No

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.

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.

ADA Statement:

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.

Acknowledgment of Religious Purposes of The Salvation Army:

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.

At-Will:

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.

Travel Required

No .

Preferred

Education in social services/substance abuse (preferred)

Experience in informal mental health/ substance abuse evaluation

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