Residential Shelter Coordinator

The Salvation Army is seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Residential Shelter Monitor to oversee the day-to-day operations of a shelter facility providing housing and food to those in need. As a key member of our team, you will ensure that our shelter operates in a safe and secure environment, while also providing exceptional support to our clients.

• Supervise and participate in the day-to-day activities necessary for the operation of the shelter facility, ensuring compliance with The Salvation Army policies and procedures, as well as local, state, and federal regulations.
• Ensure that paperwork is accurate and complete, and that shelter rules are followed by all clients.
• Provide a safe and secure facility and environment for residents, volunteers, donors, and staff.
• Supervise and participate in the cleaning and maintenance of facilities, supplies, and equipment.
• Plan, prepare, cook, and serve breakfast and dinner meals in accordance with established guidelines and schedules.
• Conduct shelter meetings, devotions, and group activities with clients as requested by supervisor(s).
• Attend and participate in all bi-weekly staff development meetings and communicate effectively to staff any training or other information pertinent to the job.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Two years' experience working in a social or public service environment with experience assisting the public.
• Valid Driver's License for off-site donation pick-ups preferred.
• Ability to lead in a positive manner and exhibit patience and compassion toward clients.
• Strong social skills.
• Ability to meet attendance requirements.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations; prepare and analyze figures.
• Ability to visually inspect and interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to cook, taste, and smell food.
• Ability to respond to emergencies in a calm and effective manner while maintaining control and initiating proper corrective action.
• Ability to operate equipment necessary to complete the essential functions of the position.
• Ability to move hands in repetitive motions, including grasping, holding, and finger dexterity.
• Ability to display eye-hand coordination.
• Ability to climb stairs, step stools, and ladders.
• Ability to push/pull and reach.
• Ability to carry equipment necessary to complete the essential functions of the position.
• Ability to perform moderate physical effort associated with walking, standing, lifting, and carrying objects (possibly up to 60 lbs.).

Work is performed indoors where there may be physical discomforts associated with noise, dust, chemicals, fumes, dirt, and the like. Frequent walking and/or standing, kneeling, bending, or squatting relieved by lesser periods of sitting. There may be times when work is performed outdoors, at night, or in the dark where there may be physical discomforts associated with extreme temperatures or low levels of light.