Description
The Shelter Manager is responsible for the efficient operation of all Emergency Shelters, including staffing, equipment, supplies and inventory, and client relations.
Hours:
- Normal work week – Monday-Friday, 40 hours/week
- Flexibility in hours/days is expected
- 3-month contract with possibility of extension
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Supervision of Emergency Shelters operations and Shelter Workers in accordance with TSA
- Participates in the development and application of Shelter policies and operations
- Able to demonstrate professionalism and commitment to TSA Operating Principles for Shelters
- Plays a lead role in the hiring, the training, coaching, and mentoring of Shelters workers
- Conducts regularly scheduled staff and supervisory meetings.
- Conducts annual performance evaluations of shelter workers
- In conjunction with the Shelter Supervisors, creates Shelter staff schedules, authorizes vacations, and tracks attendance and absenteeism
- Oversees replacement coverage for absences due to illness or other reasons
- Participate and/or delegate involvement in regularly scheduled Occupational Health and Safety meetings.
- Monitors staff safety practices in compliance with health and safety standards, and prepares, submits and acts on incident reports
- Provides additional statistical and evaluative information when required
- Participate in the response to shelter client grievances and complaints
- In conjunction with Shelter Supervisors monitors shelter logs, bed reports, and statistics that are generated by shelters staff
- In conjunction with Shelter Supervisors, monitors the ordering and delivery of shelters inventories and supplies.
- Monitors the need for shelter maintenance and repairs and communicates same to Maintenance Management
- Networks and represents The Salvation Army Ridge Meadows Ministries with community agencies and other appropriate organizations and forums
- Participates in strategic planning, budgeting and program improvement initiatives
- Ensures the cleanliness, maintenance, and upkeep of the shelters and surrounding grounds
- Performs other duties as required
QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
- Completed an Undergraduate degree (e.g., B.A., B.Sc., B.Sc.N) or an alternative level of education and experience.
- Bachelor’s and/or Master’s in the appropriate discipline (as required by funding contact/s)
- Minimum one year of prior related experience, including, experience in a specialized social services program, inclusive of some supervisory experience and communicating orally and in writing
- Current certification in First Aid/CPR (or willing to be trained)
- Criminal Record Review Program clearance
Experience:
- Two to three years of experience including working in shelters/housing for the homeless
- Minimum one year of supervisory or managerial experience
Required Skills/Knowledge:
- Willingness to adhere to the Mission and Values of The Salvation Army Ridge Meadows Ministries
- Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Demonstrates good verbal and written communication skills, effective listening skills, and organizational skills
- Demonstrate a positive attitude towards the homeless and individuals with substance abuse and concurrent problems, including mental health concerns
- Demonstrated ability to work independently
PREFERRED SKILLS/CAPABILITIES:
- Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy and document creation
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and a variety of demands in a fast-paced environment
- Flexible, self-motivated, adaptable
Successful candidates, prior to hiring, may be required to provide:
- A valid Class 5 (or higher) BC Driver’s License and a clean driver’s abstract
- Criminal Record Review Program clearance
- Completion of our online Armatus Abuse Training and required Health and Safety training
The Salvation Army will accommodate candidates as required under applicable human rights legislation. If you require a disability-related accommodation during this process, please inform us of your requirements.
We thank all applicants, however, only those candidates to be interviewed will be contacted.
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