Part Time Warming Center Supervisor

The Salvation Army Eastern Territory • Cortland, NY

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Seeking a Part Time Warming Center Supervisor to join our Cortland Corps. This role involves managing the operations of assigned shifts in accordance with mission, philosophy, policies, and regulations, while providing services to guests using trauma-informed principles. The Supervisor will coordinate, delegate, and authorize staff duties to ensure effective program services, make independent field decisions, and provide coverage including weekends and holidays. Responsibilities include the supervision of guests, general management and upkeep of the program, and ensuring a safe, secure, comfortable, and supportive environment consistent with the program's and agency's philosophy, policies, and procedures.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED required
• Two years of experience working in human services required
• Valid driver’s license that meets The Salvation Army insurance requirements.
• Knowledge of social service resources in the local community
• At least one year experience working in office environment; clerical skills including phone etiquette, filing, computer skills required, ability to manage several tasks and projects.

Nice To Haves

• Associated degree with one year of experience preferred.
• Prior experience working with individuals experiencing homelessness, and/or working in a team lead role is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage operations of the assigned shifts in accordance with mission, philosophy, policies and regulations.
• Provide services to guests using trauma informed principles.
• Coordinate, delegate and authorize staff duties to ensure effective operation of program services to guests.
• Make field decisions - Read, interpret and implement policies - independent of direct supervision.
• Provide day, evening, or overnight coverage including weekends and holidays at Cortland Corps Warming Center.
• Responsible for the supervision of guests and the general management and upkeep of the program.
• Insure a safe, secure, comfortable, and supportive environment in a manner consistent with the philosophy, policies, and procedures of the program and agency.
• Hiring staff, and preparing the training schedule.
• Think critically and make decisions independent of direct supervision.
• Be available for overnight emergencies.
• Responsible for timely, concise reporting.
• Create the rules for the Warming Center and ensure that staff and guests follow them.
• Ensure that each guest is treated with dignity and respect.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Generous time off every year including 14 paid holidays, vacation time and sick time
• Employer funded Pension Plan (company contributions begin after 1 year of continuous employment)
• Tax Deferred Annuity (403B)
• Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans including Short Term Disability, AFLAC, and Voluntary Term Life
• Christmas Bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED