Shelter Coordinator
Bethesda House of Schenectady
- Schenectady, NY
- $25.00 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
Pay Rate: $25/hrPrimary Responsibilities:
- Supervise, train, and provide guidance to shelter staff, conduct supervisions with staff, and hold monthly staff meetings.
- Maintain accurate records and data collection related to services, program outcomes, and compliance.
- Conduct regular assessments of resident needs and progress, adjusting services as necessary to meet individual goals.
- Collaborate, as appropriate, with Case Management, Clinical staff, and Residential staff regarding shelter guests.
- Collaborate with the Supervisor and the Director of Property & Facilities Operations to ensure shelter space is “audit-ready” at all times.
- Process monthly shelter billing.
- Ensure the emergency shelter is safe and secure at all times.
Candidates should possess a background in social work or a related field with experience in supervising staff or volunteers. Familiarity with addiction counseling techniques is preferred. Additional qualifications include:
- An associate degree in human services or related field is required; a bachelor’s degree in human services or related field is preferred.
- Minimum five years of experience providing services to the homeless or in a related human service field necessary.
- Experience in behavior management strategies for diverse populations.
- Proficiency in data collection methods for program evaluation and reporting purposes.
- Demonstrated supervisory skills, providing direction and leadership, are essential.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate with peers to provide sound leadership in a not-for-profit agency is required.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with residents, staff, and community partners.