Shelter Director- Harbor House

The Salvation Army USA Central TerritoryColumbia, MO
Onsite

About The Position

The Salvation Army Midland Division Harbor House Shelter in Columbia, Missouri, is seeking a Shelter Director. This role is responsible for the overall coordination and operation of the Harbor House program. Key responsibilities include program development, implementation, and supervision; grant writing and management; staff recruitment, development, and supervision; fiscal management; and physical plant management. This is a full-time position with a starting salary of $60,000 per year.

Requirements

  • BA or BS degree in social work, psychology, or other related field.
  • Four (4) years’ work experience in human service delivery, administration, or management with progressive levels of responsibility, including supervisory and fiscal accountability and/or property management.
  • At least two years of experience in substance use treatment or recovery programming or hold a CRAADC Counselor I (Certified Reciprocal Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor) certification or above.
  • Must be a team player, a self-starter, and perform well with minimum supervision.
  • Understanding of and experience with fiscal reports and processes.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, initiative, independent judgment, and decision-making skills, as well as independent and creative thinking.
  • Must be supportive of The Salvation Army’s mission and policies.
  • The position requires a high level of confidentiality.
  • Ability to work with diverse and challenging personalities is essential.
  • Must be able to produce written materials, emails, grants, reports, and other correspondence that are grammatically correct and professional; proficiency with technology for these purposes is required.
  • Must possess or obtain Adult and Child CPR, First Aid, and Blood Borne Pathogens certification and complete HMIS training within three months of employment.
  • Must have a valid driver license, pass TSA MVR check, and have reliable transportation.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of community agencies and the ability to network with them is essential.
  • Conflict resolution skills are essential.

Nice To Haves

  • Familiarity with databases is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Foster a caring, loving, and supportive environment that promotes personal growth, recovery, and positive outcomes for all clients.
  • Cultivate positive morale among staff through encouragement, recognition, and ongoing professional development.
  • Develop, implement, and oversee classes and programming for clients on recovery topics, life skills, recreation, financial management, housing maintenance, community resources, support groups, family reunification, and communication skills.
  • Oversee and continue development of the Family Shelter to assure quality programming, effective case management, and use of best practices.
  • Network with community organizations to utilize existing programs and offer Harbor House services where appropriate, strengthening partnerships and expanding resources for clients.
  • Promote a positive public image of The Salvation Army and Harbor House through active engagement in community coalitions, media relations, and representation at local events.
  • Ensure stable funding for Harbor House by managing grants, maintaining compliance with funder requirements, and preparing timely documentation and statistical reports for The Salvation Army, funders, and the community.
  • Assist the Corps Officer in the development of the annual budget for Harbor House and monitor income/expenses continually compared to the set budget, staying within financial guidelines.
  • Supervise, schedule, interview, and train all Harbor House staff, ensuring high standards of care and professionalism.
  • Maintain effective communication with the Corps Officers, including property management needs and operational updates.

Benefits

  • 14 days paid holidays
  • Sick time, personal days, and a floating holiday
  • Health, Dental, Vision, and Hearing insurance
  • Company-paid Life Insurance
  • Voluntary Life Insurance
  • Company-paid Pension Fund
  • Long Term Disability with buyup option
  • Voluntary Retirement Fund (403b)
  • Voluntary Aflac products
  • Voluntary Short-term Disability
  • Other elective benefits
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