Shelter Director (6768)
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The Salvation Army
Bentonville, AR, US
Summary
Oversees the daily operations of a housing facility, including food, counseling, and case management services. Supervises shelter and kitchen staff while ensuring compliance with organizational policies and government regulations.
Job Description
Job DetailsJob Location: AOK-NWA - Bentonville Shelter - Bentonville, AR 72712Position Type: Full Time RegularJob Category: HousingJob Summary
Assures, supervises, and participates in performing the day-to-day activities necessary for the smooth operation of a housing facility providing housing, food, counseling, case management, educational assistance, and community network.
Ensures that paperwork is completed, and house rules are followed by all Monitors and clients; ensures compliance with The Salvation Army policies and procedures as well as local, state, and federal regulations. Provide direct services in the Duncan service unit as needed.
Works closely with Corps Officers in reviewing and developing program guidelines in accordance with The Salvation Army's policies and other contract/ grant compliance.
Maintains relationships with other agencies in order to assist clients with available resources.
Serves on-call twenty-four hours per day and responds to the shelter and kitchen in support of staff needing guidance with emergency situations involving clients or other outside influences.
Plans, directs, and monitors the work performed by all shelter monitors; provides feedback and recommendations to shelter staff as needed.
Supervises Shelter and Kitchen staffs and provides technical assistance to program management staff in the areas of corrective discipline, staff transfers, and adverse actions. Conducts monthly Shelter and Kitchen staff meetings and brings problems and recommendations discovered as a result of the meeting to the Corps Officers. Conduct annual performance evaluations for shelter monitors.
What are we looking for in you:Education and Experience
High school diploma or G.E.D. and at least one year of experience working in a social or public service environment with experience assisting the public. One year of progressively responsible management work or any equivalent combination of training and experience, which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Certifications/Licenses
Valid State Driver’s License
The Salvation Army is the nation's largest direct provider of social services.
Annually, we help millions overcome poverty, addiction, and spiritual and economic hardships by preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ and meeting human needs in His name without discrimination in nearly every zip code.
By providing food, shelter, eviction prevention assistance, emergency disaster relief, rehabilitation, after-school and summer youth programs, spiritual enrichment, and more, The Salvation Army is doing the most good at nearly 7,000 centers of operation around the country.
The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
Founded
1865
Company size
10,001+ employees
Industry
Nonprofit
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Alexandria, VA
The Salvation Army is the nation's largest direct provider of social services.
Annually, we help millions overcome poverty, addiction, and spiritual and economic hardships by preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ and meeting human needs in His name without discrimination in nearly every zip code.
By providing food, shelter, eviction prevention assistance, emergency disaster relief, rehabilitation, after-school and summer youth programs, spiritual enrichment, and more, The Salvation Army is doing the most good at nearly 7,000 centers of operation around the country.
The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
Founded
1865
Company size
10,001+ employees
Industry
Nonprofit
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Alexandria, VA
