Part Time Warming Center Supervisor
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The Salvation Army Eastern Territory
Cortland, NY, US
Summary
The Warming Center Supervisor manages daily operations, coordinates staff duties, and ensures a safe, supportive environment for guests using trauma-informed principles. They are responsible for independent decision-making, policy implementation, and maintaining program rules in coordination with the Corps Officer.
Job Description
Overview
Seeking a Part Time Warming Center Supervisor to join our Cortland Corps
Our Part Time opportunities offer:
- 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
SCOPE AND PURPOSE OF POSITION:
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.
Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Overview:
- The Supervisor, in coordination with the C.O., is responsible for hiring the staff, and preparing the training schedule.
- The Supervisor must be able to think critically and make decisions independent of direct supervision.
- The Supervisor will be available for overnight emergencies.
- The Supervisor is responsible for timely, concise reporting.
- The Supervisor, in coordination with the C.O. will create the rules for the Warming Center and ensure that staff and guests follow them.
- The Supervisor will ensure that each guest is treated with dignity and respect.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
SPECIAL SKILLS, CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS.
- High School diploma or GED required and two years of experience working in human services required. 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.
- 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.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
Every year, The Salvation Army helps more than 27 million people in nearly every ZIP code in America overcome poverty, addiction, and economic hardships through a wide range of social services. By providing food for the hungry, emergency relief for disaster survivors, rehabilitation for those suffering from substance abuse, and clothing and shelter for people in need, The Salvation Army is doing the most good at our more than 6,400 centers of operation around the country. In 2024, Forbes ranked The Salvation Army 6th in its list of America’s Top 100 Charities. And in 2021, The Chronicle of Philanthropy ranked The Salvation Army 2nd on its list of “America’s Favorite Charities.”
Founded
1865
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Non-Profit Organizations and NGOs
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
West Nyack, New York
Every year, The Salvation Army helps more than 27 million people in nearly every ZIP code in America overcome poverty, addiction, and economic hardships through a wide range of social services. By providing food for the hungry, emergency relief for disaster survivors, rehabilitation for those suffering from substance abuse, and clothing and shelter for people in need, The Salvation Army is doing the most good at our more than 6,400 centers of operation around the country. In 2024, Forbes ranked The Salvation Army 6th in its list of America’s Top 100 Charities. And in 2021, The Chronicle of Philanthropy ranked The Salvation Army 2nd on its list of “America’s Favorite Charities.”
Founded
1865
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Non-Profit Organizations and NGOs
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
West Nyack, New York