Kennedy Shelter Assistant Director of Shelter Operations (ADSO)
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Job Location:
Alexandria, VA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 63 - 69
Posted on:
7 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Title:AssistantDirector of ShelterOperations
Department:KennedyEmergency Shelter
Salary:$63K-69K
Reports to:Director
FLSA Status:Exempt
About Us:
Shelter House wasestablishedin 1981 as a grassroots responder to the homelessness crisis in Fairfax the organizationsinception we have adapted and grown to meet community needs all while working in partnership with government and private partners and community members. Today Shelter House is a successful and reputable organization of over 100 employees committed to preventing and ending homelessness and domestic the last year our compassionate team of individuals changed the lives ofnearly 2000individuals half of which were children. Our Culture is built from our Core Values of Inclusivity Collaboration Accountability Respect and Empowerment (iC.A.R.E.)
Summary of Position:
TheAssistant Director of ShelterOperationssupervisestheMaintenance andCustodialTechnicianandthe Residential CoordinatorsandHypothermiaCoordinators(full-time part-timeon-call). TheAssistant Director of Shelter Operationshas both direct service and administrative Director of ShelterOperationwill hiretrainand developcustodial and residential staff toensure that program policies are managesomebillvendor contacts.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Through supervision of the Residential& HypothermiaCoordinators:
- Coordinate with the director to ensure essential personnel are in place during safety/ weather emergencies
- Maintain a flexibles schedule in response to the needs of the shelter and serve in an on-call capacity to help staff address crisis issues
- Assistwith hiring and oversight of the hypothermia coordinators during the winter months
- Through supervision of theMaintenance andCustodial Technician:
- Assistwithoversight offacilities maintenance and report repair needs
- Maintain current knowledge of emergency procedures andfacilitateinconducting monthly fire drills
- Oversee the management of contracted cleaning agency
- Prepare check requests for any pertinent bills and invoices that relate to operations and the building.
- General Responsibilities:
- Preparescheduleas well as approvetimesheets.
- Overseeroominspections.
- Facilitate regularly scheduledone on onemeetings with all direct reports
- Participate in the interviewingofmaintenanceand residential staff.
- Oversee trainingofall direct reports and manage performance appraisals and documentation.
- Complete and review documentation ensuringaccurate/professional completionin accordance withagency and best standard practice including logsincident reports etc.
- Ensure compliance with all agency policies county buildingsafetyand inspectionrequirements (to include but not limited to fire marshal and health department building requirements and inspections)
- Maintain compliance with TB testing per agency protocol
- ProficientlyutilizeMicrosoft Suite of Applications(email calendar drive docsetc) as a part of theday to daywork requirements
- Cover shifts on short notice if no other coverage options are secured.
- Serve as emergency personnel and must report to work as scheduledregardlessof circumstances if no other coverage options are secured (inclement weather highway congestionetc)
- Provide excellent customer service to families served and adhere to Shelter Houses Core Values when dealing with issues and concerns.
- Exemplify the Shelter House corevalues;InclusionCollaboration Accountability Respect and Empowerment
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Required:
- A bachelors degree in human services and/or operation business management or equivalent degree and/orcommensurateexperience
- 3 years of program and/or staff management
- Strong public speaking and communication skills
- Strong written communication skills
- Ability to prioritize competing priorities and make sound judgments
- Valid Drivers License
- Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends
Preferred:
- Experience leading/ supporting programs serving homeless families
- Experience leading/managing in a residential environment
- Ability to speak a second language at a proficient level
Physical Requirements:
- Annual TB Test isrequired
- Ability to sit or stand forlong periods
- Ability to lift itemsweighing10-20 pounds
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Risk Management
- Negiotiation
- Operational management
- Smartsheets
- Strategic Planning
- Team Management
- Budgeting
- Leadership Experience
- Program Development
- Supervising Experience
- Financial Planning
About Company
Shelter House, Inc. is a community-based, non-profit organization that provides crisis intervention, safe housing, and supportive services to neighbors experiencing homelessness and victims of domestic violence for Fairfax and Loudoun County communities.
