This position supports the work of the Y, a leading non-profit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Overseeing the operation of a community warming center for the homeless supporting our mission of social responsibility.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Day to day management of the Warming Center program.
- Provides direct supervision to Warming Center Supervisor and shift workers.
- Handles processing and intake of all participants.
- Assures program compliance with all policies and procedures.
- Ensures safety and security of facility.
- Oversees proper implementation of Warming Center rules and guest restrictions.
- Assumes responsibility for recruitment, hiring, training, evaluation and discipline of staff.
- Develops and delivers training for staff members.
- Works with communications team for outreach.
- Assists in the preparation of short and long-range plans and budgeting as appropriate.
- On call for emergencies before and after “typical” work hours. Overnights, weekends, holidays.
- Fills in for other positions outside of normal work schedules as needed. Must plan to report to scheduled shift regardless of weather conditions.
- Participates in Leadership Team meetings and overall branch development activities.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Educational Background:
Bachelor's degree in Human Services or Social Work, required.
Skills/Experience:
- Two or more years of related experience in non-profit. Previous experience with homeless population preferred, not required.
- Ability to proactively plan, prioritize and self-manage workload. Must be able to independently problem-solve, and self-direct workload and projects when staff are not immediately present to answer questions.
- Excellent verbal and written communication.
- Knowledgeable about office processes and procedures.
- Ability to work with integrity, discretion and a professional approach, maintaining confidentiality as necessary.
- Bi-lingual (Spanish) helpful, but not required.
- Prefer knowledge of, and previous experience with, diverse populations (language, culture, race, physical ability, sexual orientation, etc.)
- Previous experience with mental health/drug addiction issues preferred.
- Must be CPR with AED, First Aid and NARCON Training prior to start of position and maintain updated certifications as long as employed.
- Must have personal transportation and ability to drive to other locations as needed. Must plan to report to scheduled shift regardless of weather conditions.
- Must be able to complete pre-employment background checks.
Compensation/Benefits:
Salary: $28,000.00 - $32,000.00
Job Function:
Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Aug 30 2018
Active Until:
Oct 1 2018
Hiring Organization:
YMCA of the USA
industry:
Nonprofit