The Salvation Army

Shelter Director

The Salvation Army • $80K — $105K *
Oakland, CA 94601In-Person
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Business Administration, Human Services, Management, or 4+ years of relevant experience
  • Valid California Class C Driver License
  • Ability to communicate effectively in English
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Capacity to handle confidentiality and complex problem-solving

Responsibilities

  • Supervise shelter program staff including recruitment and training
  • Manage scheduling and maintain staffing levels
  • Ensure compliance with internal policies and contracts
  • Coordinate comprehensive case plans for shelter participants
  • Plan and facilitate participant and case conference meetings

Benefits

  • Professional development training opportunities
  • Supportive community environment with collaborative relationships
  • Access to resources for addressing program needs
  • Flexible work environment with diversity in responsibilities
  • Engagement in meaningful work impacting local families
Full Job Description
  1. BASIC PURPOSE

The Shelter Director is responsible for the management and oversight of the Garden Street Family Shelter.

**Salary range for this role is $80,000-$105,000**
  • ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Provide direct supervision of shelter program staff including by not limited to recruiting, interviewing, hiring scheduling, evaluating employees
  • Manage internship recruitment, registration, onboarding, placement and supervision
  • Manage employee and internship program trainings and maintain records
  • Manage the weekly staffing and internship schedules
  • Monitor and ensure programs fully comply internal policies and contractual terms
  • Ensure program utilizes harm reduction and housing first principles
  • Coordinate with other departments to ensure best case plans for shelter participants
  • Plan and facilitate weekly Program Participant meetings
  • Plan and facilitate weekly Case Conference meetings
  • Maintain accurate participant records in various information management systems; and generate reports as requested
  • Manage all program reports and statistics; and submit to appropriate internal department and/or external organizations
  • Assist in the development of the annual operating budget for the shelters
  • Assist in identifying and researching funding opportunities for program needs
  • Submit accounts payable and account receivable
  • Conduct routine facility inspections for cleanliness, safety and security
  • Participate in program and agency trainings as assigned
  • Schedule and coordinate routine maintenance and repairs
  • Monitor and observe participants for safety, housing and program policy compliance
  • Manage program logs (shift logs, write-ups, overnights, etc.)
  • Transport shelter participants, if needed
  • Maintain and execute confidential information according to HIPPA standards
  • Coordinate on-site recreational activities and maintain good relationships with participants
  • Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with community agencies, government agencies and professionals
  • Check and respond to emails and voicemails on a regular basis
  • Adhere to confidentiality standards
  • Other duties as assigned
  • KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS
  • Ability to speak and write the English language at a high and professional level
  • High degree of confidentiality
  • Computer literate in Microsoft Office applications Word, Excel and Outlook preferred
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Excellent and professional telephone etiquette and presence
  • High degree of organizational skills
  • Approach problem solving creatively
  • Strong ability to utilize a high level of time management and handling multiple tasks
  • CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
  • Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Business Administration, Human Services, Management or minimum of 4 year's experience in social work, homeless service management, human resource management, healthcare management/administration or related field
  • Must possess a valid California Class C Driver License, and ability to drive a Salvation Army vehicle
  • Must be 21 years or older
  • Complete The Salvation Army vehicle course training
  • PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
  • Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or sometimes continuous basis
  • Ability to grasp, push, and/or pull objects
  • Ability to reach overhead
  • Ability to operate telephone
  • Ability to lift up to 25-40 lbs.
  • Ability to operate a computer
  • Ability to process written, visual, and/or verbal information
  • Ability to operate basic office equipment and tools PC, Fax Machine, Telephone, Calculator, Copier, Printer.

Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests as long as the accommodation needed would not result in undue hardship.

About The Salvation Army

The Salvation Army is a Christian nonprofit organization that provides a wide range of social services to people in need. The organization was founded in 1865 in London, England, and has since grown to become a global organization with operations in over 130 countries. The Salvation Army provides services such as food assistance, shelter, addiction treatment, disaster relief, and youth programs. The organization is also involved in advocacy work and campaigns for social justice issues such as human trafficking and poverty. The Salvation Army is funded through donations from individuals, corporations, and government grants, and is known for its iconic red kettles that are used to collect donations during the holiday season.
Learn more about The Salvation Army
Size
120,000 employees
Industry
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Founded
1880
* Ladders Estimates

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