Shelter Relief Manager
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The Salvation Army Eastern Territory
Montclair, NJ, US
Summary
Manage daily operations of the Cornerstone House Emergency Shelter, ensuring resident safety and property maintenance. Coordinate with the Business Manager and Caseworker to uphold operational standards and report violations.
Job Description
Overview
The Shelter Relief Manager will perform all daily operational duties at Cornerstone House Emergency Shelter, ensuring the safety of the residents and maintaining the property.
Responsibilities
The duties listed below are the primary duties of this position but are not all the duties that may be required. The Salvation Army reserves the right to change, reduce or expand the duties of this position at any time. Specifically, the primary duties are:
•Open & Close Cornerstone House shelter at assigned hours and follow all established procedures.• Remain on-site for entire duration of shift. Regular operating hours are 6:00 pm – 8:30 am. Sleep time is allowed between the hours of midnight and 7:00 a.m., and “on call” for emergencies.• Adhere to and enforce all COVID-related protocols• Keep facility clean and sanitary (as outlined in operations manual). Oversee residents to ensure they are performing duties assigned.• Keep lines of communication open with Business Manager, Caseworker, and Corps Officer, notifying of all special situations.• Notify Business Manager of all necessary repairs, needed supplies, and other items pertaining to daily operations.• Work closely with Caseworker to keep informed of resident activities. Provide updates on status of available rooms and usage.• Uphold Regulation and Standards of Operations for Shelter. Communicate Rules and Regulations to all living at the shelter. Report all violations to supervisors.• Conduct monthly fire drills as scheduled by Business Manager.• Be available to cover shifts on specified holidays and during times of inclement weather.• Uphold the standards and principles of The Salvation Army mission and ministry.• Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
• High School Diploma or higher education• Possess Organizational Skills• Possess skills, experience and/or training to interact with clients at point of need• First Aid Certification• Must understand and appreciate the mission of The Salvation Army
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