Shelter Supervisor

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory • La Crosse, WI

4h • Onsite

About The Position

The Shelter Supervisor is responsible for the day to day operation of the La Crosse Homeless Housing programs. This role supervises the day to day operations of the shelter including Shelter Advocates, as well as Intakes/Discharges. The supervisor recommends candidates for hire, develops and maintains a competent, highly motivated staff to ensure the fulfillment of the Mission Statement, and maintains adequate staff coverage for shelter operations. This role supports and directs programs to meet the needs of the shelter residents with regard to resolving homelessness and securing housing. The supervisor establishes and maintains working relationships with other social service, community and government agencies, and develops and maintains program documentation for Territorial evaluations. The role serves as an active member of the local and State Continuum of Care. The supervisor reviews, revises and develops policies & procedures relating to the Shelter programs, provides supporting information for grant applications, and prepares and submits required reports. This role ensures shelter programs operate in compliance with grants and contracts and coordinates regularly scheduled staff meetings with shelter staff for the purpose of program coordination and determining in-service training needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s in human services field.
• 3-4 years related experience in a social service agency.
• Valid Wisconsin Driver’s license with clearance to drive from The Salvation Army’s insurance carrier preferred.
• Or any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities.

Nice To Haves

• management experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Supervises the day to day operations of the shelter including Shelter Advocates, as well as Intakes/Discharges.
• Recommends candidates for hire; develops and maintains a competent, highly motivated staff to ensure the fulfillment of the Mission Statement.
• Maintains adequate staff coverage for shelter operations.
• Supports and directs programs to meet the needs of the shelter residents with regard to resolving homelessness and securing housing.
• Establishes and maintains working relationships with other social service, community and government agencies.
• Develops and maintains program documentation for Territorial evaluations.
• Serves as an active member of the local and State Continuum of Care.
• Reviews, revises and develops policies & procedures relating to the Shelter programs.
• Provides supporting information for grant applications, and prepares and submits required reports.
• Ensures shelter programs operate in compliance with grants and contracts.
• Coordinates regularly scheduled staff meetings with shelter staff for the purpose of program coordination and determining in-service training needs.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Flexible schedules and a casual dress environment
• Generous paid time off benefits (vacation, sick time, personal time, and 11 paid holidays)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 support, resources, and referrals to help you in your work and personal life
• Insurance benefits: excellent health, dental, vision, life, disability
• Discounts available for pet insurance, auto insurance, and home insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level