Shelter Wellness Supervisor (Temporary)

Ramsey County; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Ramsey County is seeking a Frontline Supervisor to manage shelter wellness staff in the Housing Stability department. You will oversee daily activities, direct workers, and ensure timely resolutions while maintaining safety for residents and staff.

The position requires weekend and overnight availability (8pm–7am shifts), with duties including scheduling, documentation, food service coordination, and facility operations oversight to support daily operations.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: One year in a shelter environment or with homeless populations.
• Certifications/Licensure: Driver's License valid for vehicle class.

Responsibilities

• Direct and lead shelter wellness assistants by assigning duties, scheduling shifts, and providing work guidance.
• Maintain documentation of daily activities and inventory of supplies.
• Monitor staff performance and ensure onsite shelter operations.
• Coordinate food service, custodial duties, and safety for residents and staff.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Shift scheduling

Documentation

Problem solving

Safety focus

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

The current vacancies are in the Housing Stability department.

To supervise and lead the activities of the shelter wellness assistants at designated Ramsey County facilities; direct the work of shelter wellness staff, maintain documentation of daily activities and events; assist in scheduling shifts and assigning duties; act in a manner that allows for the resolution of issues and/or concerns that are decisive and timely; and perform related duties as assigned.

GOOD TO KNOW:

Candidates need to be able to work weekends and overnights. Shifts could be any day of the week between 8pm-7am.

• Promote a diverse, culturally competent, and respectful workplace.
• Direct and lead the work of shelter wellness assistants by assigning duties, scheduling shifts, and providing work guidance.
• Assist and engage in proactive problem solving and solution implementation to issues or concerns as they arise in a timely and decisive manner; and always ensure the safety and security of residents and staff.
• Assist in developing and implementing policies and procedures that meet operational goals and support the mission and vision of the designated facility.
• Maintain accurate documentation of daily activities and events; and maintain inventory of supplies.
• Monitor and evaluate staff performance; assume onsite responsibility for shelter operations.
• Assist shelter wellness assistants in the performance of their duties, as necessary.
• Coordinate and manage the ordering, set-up and delivery of food to each facility.
• Coordinate and manage the performance of custodial duties such as collecting and disposing of trash; cleaning and disinfecting rooms, bathrooms and common areas; cleaning county vehicles; vacuuming/sweeping; and performing laundry duties as necessary.
• Provide other duties as assigned to facilitate daily operations and maintenance of the facility to meet the basic needs of residents served.
• Drive County-owned vehicles to transport County residents to and from shelter facilities, depending on assignment.

(The work assigned to a position in this classification may not include all possible tasks in this description and does not limit the assignment of any additional tasks in this classification. Regular attendance according to the position’s management approved work schedule is required.)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11.

Education:

Sufficient to provide the knowledge required. May have obtained these skills through completion of a High School Diploma or equivalency.

Experience:

One (1) year of experience working in a shelter environment; or working with homeless populations; or in a similar situation involving care and support of vulnerable adults/youth.

Other:

Ability to work overnight shifts. Must be 18 years of age or older.

Substitution:

Equivalent combination of education and related experience.

Certifications/Licensure:

Driver's License valid for the class of vehicle to be driven.

This is a temporary, at-will position. This position requires an open screening and selection process. All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be forwarded to the hiring department for further consideration. Temporary appointments work up to a maximum of six months. Candidates chosen for hire into a temporary assignment will not gain any rights or preferences for other permanent, Ramsey County positions.

Definition of Unclassified from the Ramsey County Personnel Act:

Subdivision 1. General. "The appointing authority may discharge employees in the unclassified service with or without cause. Employees in the unclassified service have no right to a grievance appeal from discharge or other disciplinary action under sections 383A.281 to 383A.301. An employee in an unclassified position shall not have tenure but shall be entitled to all benefits associated with tenure such as vacation leave, sick leave, health insurance, and other benefits as determined by the county board."

Criminal Background Checks:

All employment offers are conditioned upon the applicant passing a criminal background check. Convictions are not an automatic bar to employment. Each case is considered on its individual merits and the type of work sought. However, making false statements or withholding information will cause you to be barred from employment, or removed from employment.

E-Verify Participation:

Ramsey County participates in the federal E-Verify program. This means that Ramsey County will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. If the Government cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, Ramsey County is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact DHS and/or the SSA before taking adverse action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers may not use E-Verify to pre-screen job applicants and may not limit or influence the choice of documents you present for use on the Form I-9.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Ramsey County provides equal access to employment, programs, and services without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex (except when sex is a Bona Fide Occupational Qualification), disability, familial or marital status, sexual orientation or gender identity, public assistance status, place of residence, political affiliation, or national origin. Ramsey County is deeply committed to advancing racial equity and promoting diversity and inclusion within all areas of its workforce. The county strives being equitable, inclusive, transparent, respectful, and impactful in how we serve and engage with residents, as well as Ramsey County employees. Advancing racial equity ensures all people who need access to opportunities and services we provide, will receive them. Racial equity is achieved when race can no longer be used to predict life outcomes, and outcomes for all are improved.

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