The Salvation Army Mission Statement:

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 for God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

OVERVIEW:

Under the supervision of the County Coordinators or Corps Officers, the Director will be responsible for assisting officers in budgeting, planning and the full implementation of the program. The Director is also responsible for supervision

DUTIES

• Responsible for overall functioning of the shelter, under direction of the Salvation Army Corps Officers or County Coordinators

• Establish operational protocols and safety procedures of the shelter sites

• Overall supervisor of all shelter staff

• Supervise and assist in monitoring budget, reporting, grant preparation and grant reporting for Shelter focused grants. Provide reports, statistics and written documentation as required by funding sources, grants and government agencies.

• Supervise daily law enforcement notification of shelter attendance

• Any other duties relating to your job as requested by the Officers.

• Lead periodic Staff meetings

• Coordinate Staff training in First Aid, CPR, AED, Mental Health, Conflict Management, Recovery Programs and At-Risk Populations

• Provide and support employee disciplinary measures with other supervisors Officers

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s Degree or higher in Social Services Field with a professional certification such as MFT, LCSW, or similar strongly preferred.

• At least one year experience with a disadvantaged population.

• Professional licensure a plus in HMIS Intake

• Must have a minimum of two years staff supervision experience.

• Ability to coordinate and manage multiple duties.

• Able to read and write English. Bilingual in Spanish a plus.

• Ability to prioritize work and multi-task simultaneous projects.

• Be cordial, friendly and professional in carrying out job responsibilities.

• Possess maturity and confidentiality.

• Ability to communicate effectively and accurately.

• Interact professionally in all contact with the staff, public, Salvation Army Officers and staff.

• Must be at least 21 years old.

• Abide by Salvation Army Policies and Procedures and have an acceptance of Salvation Army philosophy and mission.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or sometimes continuous basis

• Ability to grasp, push, pull objects such as files, file cabinet drawers, and reach overhead

• Be able to pick up, lift and maneuver 20 lbs. regularly

ADA Statement

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 is a reasonable and no undue hardship would result.

Acknowledgment of Religious Purposes of The Salvation Army

The employee acknowledges that he/she has been informed and understands The Salvation Army’s religious purpose and status as a church. The employee agrees that he/she shall do nothing to his/her relationship with The Salvation Army as an employee to undermine its religious mission. The employee agrees and understands that his/her services are a necessary part of The Army’s religious purposes and his/her work-related conduct must not conflict with, interfere with, or undermine such religious programs or The Army’s religious purposes.

AT-WILL CLAUSE

I hereby understand and acknowledge that, unless otherwise defined by applicable law, any employee relationship with this organization is of an “at will” nature, which means that the Employee may resign at any time and the Employer may discharge Employee at any time with or without cause. It is further understood that this “at will” employment relationship may not be changed by any written document or by conduct unless such change is specifically acknowledged in writing by an authorized executive of this organization.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)