Warming Center Coordinator

The Salvation Army; City of Lockport (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick time

Job summary

The Salvation Army in Lockport is seeking a Seasonal Warming Center Coordinator to help run the overnight shelter, coordinate staff, and oversee intake for nightly guests.

The role requires strong communication, a background in social services, and the ability to work nights and weekends. We offer sick time and a supportive team environment in a community-focused program.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in social services or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of community resources and services.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle stressful situations with compassion.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and data management.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise nightly operations of the shelter.
• Assist with intake and assessment procedures for nightly incoming guests.
• Maintain and establish communications with partners, including mayor’s office, local police, fire, and rescue squads.
• Utilize HMIS as record of services provided.
• Train and oversee workers.
• Assist with resolving conflicts and handling crisis situations.
• Assist Corps Officers with hiring Warming center assistants.
• Maintain weekly statistics, share with Corps Officers weekly.
• Establish protocols with staff to keep the building clean and sanitized.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety procedures.

Skills

Social services experience

Community resources knowledge

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Crisis management

Microsoft Office / data mgmt

Flexible hours

Job description

Overview

Seeking a Seasonal Warming Center Coordinator to join our Lockport Team

Our temporary opportunities offer Sick time

SCOPE AND PURPOSE OF POSITION:

To facilitate the provision of support services to guests of the Warming Center and to ensure its efficient operation for those served by The Salvation Army in Lockport. These activities will conform to and be provided within The Salvation Army procedures and philosophy.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Coordinate and supervise nightly operations of the shelter.
• Assist with intake and assessment procedures for nightly incoming guests.
• Maintain and establish communications with partners, including mayor’s office, local police,
• fire, and rescue squads.
• Utilize HMIS as record of services provided.
• Train and oversee workers.
• Assist with resolving conflicts and handling crisis situations.
• Assist Corps Officers with hiring Warming center assistants
• Maintain weekly statistics, share with Corps Officers weekly
• Establish protocols with staff to keep the building clean and sanitized.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety procedures.

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice due to business needs.

Qualifications

SPECIAL SKILLS, CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS.

• Previous experience in social services or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of community resources and services.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle stressful situations with compassion and calm.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and data management systems.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.