Shelter Director

Shelter DirectorJob Category: Social ServicesFull-TimeOn-siteSalary: $72,000 USD per yearAlameda County Coordinat Salvation Army Garden Street Oakland, CA 946011314, USADescriptionThe Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love for God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.BASIC PURPOSEThe Shelter Director is responsible for the management and oversight of the Garden Street Family Shelter.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESProvide direct supervision of shelter program staff including by not limited to recruiting, interviewing, hiring scheduling, evaluating employeesManage internship recruitment, registration, onboarding, placement and supervisionManage employee and internship program trainings and maintain recordsManage the weekly staffing and internship schedulesMonitor and ensure programs fully comply internal policies and contractual termsEnsure program utilizes harm reduction and housing first principlesCoordinate with other departments to ensure best case plans for shelter participantsPlan and facilitate weekly Program Participant meetingsPlan and facilitate weekly Case Conference meetingsMaintain accurate participant records in various information management systems; and generate reports as requestedManage all program reports and statistics; and submit to appropriate internal department and/or external organizationsAssist in the development of the annual operating budget for the sheltersAssist in identifying and researching funding opportunities for program needsSubmit accounts payable and account receivableConduct routine facility inspections for cleanliness, safety and securityParticipate in program and agency trainings as assignedSchedule and coordinate routine maintenance and repairsMonitor and observe participants for safety, housing and program policy complianceManage program logs (shift logs, write-ups, overnights, etc.)Transport shelter participants, if neededMaintain and execute confidential information according to HIPPA standardsCoordinate on-site recreational activities and maintain good relationships with participantsEstablish and maintain collaborative relationships with community agencies, government agencies and professionalsCheck and respond to emails and voicemails on a regular basisAdhere to confidentiality standardsOther duties as assignedKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTSAbility to speak and write the English language at a high and professional levelHigh degree of confidentialityComputer literate in Microsoft Office applications Word, Excel and Outlook preferredExcellent communication skills, both written and verbal.Excellent and professional telephone etiquette and presenceHigh degree of organizational skillsApproach problem solving creativelyStrong ability to utilize a high level of time management and handling multiple tasksCERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONSBachelor's degree in Social Work, Business Administration, Human Services, Management or minimum of 4 year's experience in social work, homeless service management, human resource management, healthcare management/administration or related fieldMust possess a valid California Class C Driver License, and ability to drive a Salvation Army vehicleMust be 21 years or olderComplete The Salvation Army vehicle course trainingPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or sometimes continuous basisAbility to grasp, push, and/or pull objectsAbility to reach overheadAbility to operate telephoneAbility to lift up to 25-40 lbs.Ability to operate a computerAbility to process written, visual, and/or verbal informationAbility to operate basic office equipment and tools PC, Fax Machine, Telephone, Calculator, Copier, Printer.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 as long as the accommodation needed would not result in undue hardship.QualificationsEducationBachelors or better in Social Work or related field.Experience5 years: social work, homeless service managementLicenses & CertificationsDriver's License