Oversees the daily operation of the Emergency Shelter

Attend and represent The Salvation Army at community meetings related to the Emergency Shelter
* Maintain accurate files on all residents, past and present
* Oversee the daily operation of the Emergency Shelter
* Oversee/Perform intake and discharge of Emergency Shelter residents
* Assist residents in goal planning, employment, and housing
* Conduct weekly sessions with residents to review individual goal/plan status
* Complete all monthly statistical reports by the 5th of each month
* Do all required entry/reports for HMIS and Clarity
* Train new shelter staff in policy and procedure
* Handle disciplinary issues with shelter resident. Report to C.O. as needed
* Uphold the mission, objectives, and policies and procedures of The Salvation Army

Supervise all Emergency Shelter staff

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work
* And/or Minimum of 5 Years in Shelter management

Strong community relations skills, leadership and organizational skills
* General office skills - MS Office
* Ability to work autonomously and multi-task with attention to detail and abilility to prioritize
* Demonstrate team leadership and mentoring in a team environment
* Strong time management and problem solving skills
* Strong sense of professionalism and ability to maintain confidentiality
* Self-motivated and able to respond quickly in emergency situations
* Excellent telephone and verbal communication skills with ability to keep others informed
* Professional documentation of client/staff interactions
* Good communication skills for crisis intervention/de-escalation techniques
* Ability to complete tasks that are assigned quickly and efficiently
* Ability to display positive attitude, be courteous and show respect to clients/staff
* Work well with others, including those with mental illness, lower functioning, and different social, racial and economic backgrounds

*Current Ohio Driver License

* Ability to pass OTIS Test and drive 12 Passengfer van

*Must be insurable by The Salvation Army

The information in this job description indicates the general nature and level of work performed by an employee in this classification. It is not to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory, or all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications of employees assigned to this job. Management has the right to add to, revise, or delete information in this description. Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Acceptable job performance includes the completion of the job responsibilities as well as compliance with the policies, procedures, rules, and regulations of The Salvation Army.

The employed occupies a position of trust and is expected to maintain confidentiality and exhibit loyalty to The Salvation Army and the staff of The Salvation Army in all job-related matters and activities.          

 All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.