Temporary Shelter Shift Leader - Berberian Shelter - Graveyard Shift

The Salvation Army Southern California; Modesto (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army Southern California is seeking a Shelter Shift Leader to supervise daily shelter operations under the Shelter Operations Manager. This role ensures cleanliness and safety of the shelter building and grounds during the shift, with responsibilities spanning client services, janitorial duties, and team leadership.

You will oversee monitors, manage intakes and guest onboarding, coordinate meals and facilities, document shift activity, and supervise cleaning across dorms, bathrooms

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• CA driver's license is preferred.
• Experience or education in social services/substance abuse is preferred.
• Experience with mental health or substance abuse evaluation is preferred.
• Experience working with disadvantaged populations is preferred.
• Experience in leading a team is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise shelter monitors and ensure smooth shift operations.
• Oversee intakes, screening, and guest onboarding.
• Manage meals, laundry and showers and maintain facilities.
• Coordinate with outside service providers and staff.
• Document shifts, population statistics, incident reports and logs.
• Lead and train new monitors on shift.
• Oversee cleaning of dorms, bathrooms, kitchens and sleeping areas.
• Assist driving in town for shelter assignments.
• Supervise cleaning of office, bathrooms, kitchen and sleeping areas.
• Monitor day room, laundry, storage and other spaces.
• Assist Kitchen or Property Supervisor as needed.
• Perform other related duties.

Skills

Ability to lead

Coordinate and manage multiple duties

Prioritize work

De-escalation

Effective communication

Strong interaction skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CA driver's license (preferred)

Social services/substance abuse exposure (preferred)

Mental health/substance abuse evaluation experience (preferred)

Experience with disadvantaged populations (preferred)

Experience leading a team (preferred)

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. Responsible to maintain cleanliness and order of Shelter building and grounds during the shift.

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. Responsible to maintain cleanliness and order of Shelter building and grounds during the shift.

Duties And Responsibilities

CLIENT SERVICES

• Responsible for overall supervision of the other shelter monitors
• Ensure that adequate and appropriate intakes/screening are performed
• Guests are On -boarded properly
• Responsible for meals being served
• laundry and showers are working and available during assigned hours
• Outside service providers are facilitated in their meetings with guests
• Responsible for all documentation on shifts, population statistics, incident reports and staff log
• Responsible for coordination of monitors and orientation of new monitors on shift
• Responsible for the cleaning and sanitizing of all dorms, bathrooms, kitchens and sleeping areas
• Assist driving in town for shelter assignments

JANITORIAL DUTIES

• Supervise and or participate in the cleaning and sanitation of all office, bathroom, kitchen, and sleeping areas
• Supervise and participate in the cleaning and general maintenance of the day room, laundry room, storage room, bathrooms, office spaces, classrooms, utility storage, and mop room areas during the shift
• Assist Kitchen or Property Supervisor as needed
• Other related duties as required

Education And Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent (required)
• CA driver's license (preferred)
• Education and /or experience in social services/substance abuse (preferred)
• Experience in informal mental health/ substance abuse evaluation
• Experience with disadvantaged populations (preferred)
• Experience in leading a team (preferred)

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to lead
• Ability to coordinate and manage multiple duties
• Ability to prioritize work
• Ability to de-escalate
• Ability to communicate effectively and accurately
• Great interaction skills

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Equipment Used

• Modern Office Equipment and Relevant Software
• Relevant janitorial and maintenance equipment

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.