Shelter Wellness Supervisor (Temporary)

Ramsey County•ALLSP - Multiple Downtown Saint Paul Locations, MN

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Shelter Wellness Supervisor supervises and leads shelter wellness assistants at designated Ramsey County facilities in the Housing Stability department. The role directs staff work, helps schedule shifts and assign duties, maintains documentation of daily activities and events, and resolves issues and concerns in a timely and decisive manner while ensuring the safety and security of residents and staff. The supervisor also assists with facility operations, maintenance, and meeting residents’ basic needs. Work may include overnight shifts on any day of the week between 8 p.m. and 7 a.m., including weekends. The position is temporary, at-will, and appointments may last up to six months.

Requirements

At least one year of experience working in a shelter, with homeless populations, or in a similar situation involving care and support of vulnerable adults or youth.
Ability to work overnight shifts.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Valid driver’s license for the class of vehicle to be driven.
Education sufficient to provide the required knowledge; skills may have been obtained through a high school diploma or equivalency. Equivalent combinations of education and related experience may be substituted.
Applicants must pass a criminal background check as a condition of employment.

Responsibilities

Promote a diverse, culturally competent, and respectful workplace.
Direct and lead shelter wellness assistants by assigning duties, scheduling shifts, and providing work guidance.
Assist with proactive problem-solving and implementation of solutions to issues or concerns, while ensuring resident and staff safety and security.
Assist in developing and implementing policies and procedures that meet operational goals and support the facility’s mission and vision.
Maintain accurate documentation of daily activities and events, and maintain supplies inventory.
Monitor and evaluate staff performance and assume onsite responsibility for shelter operations.
Assist shelter wellness assistants in performing their duties as necessary.
Coordinate and manage food ordering, setup, and delivery to each facility.
Coordinate and manage custodial work, including trash removal, cleaning and disinfecting rooms, bathrooms and common areas, cleaning county vehicles, vacuuming or sweeping, and laundry as necessary.
Perform other duties assigned to facilitate daily facility operations and maintenance and meet residents’ basic needs.
Drive County-owned vehicles to transport County residents to and from shelter facilities, depending on assignment.
Maintain regular attendance according to the management-approved work schedule.