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Description

OVERVIEW:

The Salvation Army Harbor Light Center – Harbor House Family Emergency Shelter Director is responsible to the Executive Director and Business Administrator for supervision and operational management of administrative and program functions for the Harbor House Family Emergency Shelter.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Shelter Administration:

• Supervise all staff at Harbor House

• Oversee all aspects of management and administration of the shelter department

• Maintain a compliance manual in accordance to The Salvation Army Policy & Procedures for Social Service Programs

• Prepare schedules, time off requests, time records, and evaluate employee performances

• Attend weekly Director meetings in planning and implementing services on campus

• Assist in the hiring process

• Manage requisitions and office supplies inventory for Harbor House

• Submit weekly and monthly statistical reports

  Shelter Management:

• Perform regular site supervision of Harbor House Resident facility areas

• Work with Facilities Manager to oversee janitorial staff

• Responsible for consistent program management and updating policies, procedures, and operations manuals for Harbor House Program(s)

• Responsible for the adherence to requirements of any contract(s) at Harbor House

• Review and approve file maintenance system for case management files

• Oversee and provide supervision of case management and care coordination

• Maintain a safe environment for the health and well-being of all clients and personnel at Harbor House

• Address any grievances or issues filed by clients

• Oversee the therapeutic, clinical, and program needs of Harbor House program participants

Shelter Development:

• Coordinate with the Executive Director, Business Admin, and/or Assistant Corps Officer for development of programs and to update goals and expected outcomes

• Participate in acquiring new and renewals of grants and contracts

• Attend monthly Harbor Light Center Advisory Council meetings

• Manage the re-credentialing and contract renewal process with all funding sources for Harbor House

• Outreach and network with other agencies to build a referral base as needed for program services

• Prepare the submission of reports and backup materials as they relate to government, state or private grants, and foundation requirements

• Attend community meetings and activities

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related (required)

• CA driver's license (required)

• Master’s Degree in Social Work or related (preferred)

• Experience overseeing case management staff (2 years required)

• Experience working with federal, state, and local contracts

• Experience in a shelter or residential treatment center (preferred)

• TB clearance (within the first seven days of employment – company provided)

• First Aid and CPR certification (within first fourteen days of employment – company provided)

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of Microsoft programs

• Strong organizational skills

• Ability to work with a diverse background

• Ability to lead

• Team Player

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.

EQUIPMENT USED:

• Modern Office Equipment and Relevant Software

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 if the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.

Acknowledgment of Religious Purposes of The Salvation Army:

Please note that The Salvation Army has a religious purpose and status as a church. We ask our employees that they do nothing to their relationship with The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission. Employees must agree and understand that their services are a necessary part of The Army’s religious purposes and their work-related conduct must not conflict with, interfere with, or undermine such religious programs or The Army’s religious purposes.

At-Will:

Any employment relationship with this organization is of an “at-will” nature, which means that an Employee may resign at any time and the Employer may discharge an 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.

Qualifications

Education

Required

• Bachelors or better in Social Work

Preferred

• Masters or better in Social Work

Licenses & Certifications

Required

• Driver's License

Experience

Required

• 2 years: Experience overseeing case management staff

Preferred

• Experience in a shelter or residential treatment center

• Experience working with federal, state, and local contracts

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)