Staff Manager

Volunteers of America, Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Health savings account

403b retirement plan with employer 50%

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off (33 days)

Life insurance

HSA employer contribution

Referral program

Job summary

Volunteers of America, Utah is seeking a Staff Manager for the Men’s Detox program to lead staffing, supervision, training, scheduling, and performance systems that support safe, consistent operations.

In partnership with the Program Director, you will apply program priorities, policies, and licensing requirements, and supervise Staff Coordinators, Lead Recovery Assistants, and Recovery Assistants.

Qualifications

• Degree in social services or related field with at least 3 years of relevant experience.
• At least one year of supervisory or people-management experience preferred.
• Ability to supervise multiple staff levels, build schedules, manage performance, and train staff.
• Working knowledge of licensing requirements and quality improvement in human-services.
• Professional boundaries and confidentiality with diverse clients, staff, and partners.
• Strong communication, judgment, attention to detail, and crisis de‑escalation skills.
• CPR and First Aid certification within required timeframe; valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Lead staffing and scheduling for Recovery Assistants and frontline leaders; ensure adequate PRN coverage.
• Develop, monitor, and adjust staff schedules; manage attendance and payroll-related tasks.
• Provide regular supervision and performance feedback for Coordinators, Leads, and Recovery Assistants.
• Address performance issues and coordinate corrective actions with HR when needed.
• Create and maintain a training system for onboarding, competencies, and ongoing education.
• Collaborate with the Program Director to update policies and ensure training reflects changes.
• Oversee admissions, discharges, client monitoring, medication processes, and safety checks.
• Ensure compliance with agency policies, licensing, confidentiality, and documentation requirements.
• Monitor quality findings and staff performance trends; drive training or process improvements as needed.
• Communicate staffing and operational priorities to the Program Director and frontline leaders.
• Participate in on-call management and perform duties onsite to support client services.

Skills

Staff supervision

Scheduling

Training development

Operational change

Communication

Documentation

Microsoft Office

Education

Degree in social services or related field

3+ years relevant experience

Supervisory experience preferred

Tools

Electronic recordkeeping

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

Full-Time Benefits:

• Low-cost medical, dental, and vision coverage. Health savings account. 403b retirement plan with employer match (50% match up to 3%).
• Employee Assistance Program for all employees
• 33 paid days off: 11 observed paid holidays, 12 sick days, and 10 vacation days to start. Vacation increases to 12 days after 1 year, 15 days after 2 years, and more at 5 and 9 years of service.
• Sick and vacation time accrue hourly per pay period.
• $50,000 in employer-paid life insurance; additional coverage available.
• Employer contribution to your Health Savings Account (paid quarterly)
• Employee Referral Program including cash bonuses and paid time off

About

Volunteers of America, Utah is an affiliate of a national, nonprofit, faith-based organization that has served communities across the United States for more than 125 years. Volunteers of America, Utah’s mission is to provide community-supported paths for those who are vulnerable to improve their lives and increase their self-reliance. Our programs serve people experiencing challenges related to mental health, substance use, and homelessness. We encourage all who are passionate about making a difference, including individuals with lived experience, to apply.

Position Summary

The Staff Manager leads the staffing, supervision, training, scheduling, and performance systems that support safe, consistent operations at Men’s Detox. In partnership with the Program Director, this position applies program priorities, policies, and licensing requirements to clear expectations and coordinated practice for Staff Coordinators, Lead Recovery Assistants, and Recovery Assistants.

Essential Duties

• Lead recruitment, interviewing, selection, onboarding oversight, and workforce planning for Recovery Assistants and assigned frontline leadership positions; maintain adequate staffing, including required PRN coverage.
• Develop and maintain staff schedules, respond to coverage needs, monitor attendance and overtime, and complete payroll and pay-related functions accurately and on time.
• Supervise, coach, evaluate, and develop Staff Coordinators, Lead Recovery Assistants, and assigned Recovery Assistants through regular (at minimum weekly for Coordinators and Leads and monthly for Recovery Assistants) documented supervision and clear performance expectations.
• Address performance and conduct concerns promptly and, in coordination with the Program Director and Human Resources, complete corrective action and performance improvement processes.
• Develop and maintain a coordinated training system for Recovery Assistants and Staff Coordinators, including onboarding, competencies, certifications, ongoing training, and retraining based on identified needs.
• Partner with the Program Director to develop, review, and revise policies and procedures and ensure approved changes are reflected in training, communication, workflow, and monitoring.
• Oversee consistent completion of frontline operations, including admissions, discharges, client monitoring, rounds, medication processes, documentation, searches, cleaning, safety checks, and other shift responsibilities.
• Ensure daily operations and staff practice comply with agency policy and applicable licensing, contract, confidentiality, health, safety, and documentation requirements. Participate in licensing reviews, audits, incident follow-up, and crisis response.
• Review incidents, quality findings, documentation patterns, and staff performance trends; determine whether training, coaching, process improvement, or corrective action is needed and ensure follow-through.
• Maintain clear, timely communication with the Program Director and frontline leaders regarding staffing, performance, training, client safety, compliance risks, and operational priorities. Promote trauma-informed, professionally boundaries services and a respectful, accountable work environment.
• Participate in management on-call schedule as assigned.
• Attend work as scheduled and arrive at the designated time.
• Perform work onsite due to the need to provide direct client services, staff leadership, and operational oversight.

Secondary Duties

• Lead or participate in shift changes, staff meetings, leadership meetings, and agency training.
• Support coordination with volunteers, the Community Engagement Team, emergency responders, referral partners, and other community stakeholders.
• Monitor facility, supply, vehicle, donation, and resource needs and coordinate follow-up with appropriate personnel.
• Provide direct client or Recovery Assistant support when operational needs require and within training and scope.
• Perform other functions as necessary or assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications

The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• A degree in social services or a related field and three years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. At least one year of supervisory or people-management experience is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise multiple levels of staff, build schedules, manage performance, develop training, and implement operational change.
• Working knowledge of employment practices, documentation standards, licensing requirements, and quality improvement in a human-services setting.
• Ability to uphold professional boundaries, confidentiality requirements, agency policies and procedures, and interact professionally with a diverse workforce, clients, families, community partners, and the public.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, sound judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to remain calm and use de‑escalation skills during crisis situations.
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple responsibilities, adapt to changing program needs, and work effectively as part of a team.
• Computer literacy, including proficiency with Microsoft Office and required electronic recordkeeping platforms.
• Familiarity with substance use disorders, withdrawal, trauma‑informed care, and social‑model detoxification, or willingness to learn.
• Willingness to accept supervision and direction.
• Must become and remain CPR and First Aid certified within the required timeframe.
• Must be at least 21 years of age, possess a current driver’s license, have an acceptable driving record, and be insurable under the agency’s liability policy.
• Must pass required Utah Office of Licensing background screening and pre‑employment drug screen.

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to walk up and down stairs and move throughout the facility.
• Ability to interact with clients and staff for extended periods in a 24‑hour residential setting.
• Ability to perform computer and documentation tasks for extended periods as required.