Shelter Supervisor - Day Shift - Naito Village
$57,325–$57,325 year
On-site · Portland, Oregon, United States
Job Summary
Responsible for overseeing shelter services and programming, acting as the operational supervisor of shelter shift activities, providing leadership and coaching to staff, ensuring safety and adherence to policies, coordinating coverage and trainings, supporting program design/evaluation, and contributing to hiring and performance processes. Requires strong leadership, crisis management, and collaboration with diverse participants and staff; bilingual English/Spanish preferred; First Aid/CPR/AED, Bloodborne Pathogens, and Narcan training within required timeframes.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a related field, or two (2) years of social services experience, or one (1) year of experience working at Transition Projects.
- Demonstrated ability to train, lead, and provide support to colleagues.
- Demonstrated ability to be an effective problem solver.
- Understanding of the issues surrounding homelessness, chemical dependency, mental health, domestic violence and sexual assault.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently. Ability to appropriately assess a situation and take corrective action as necessary.
- Knowledge of services available to low-income and homeless persons through Transition Projects and other agencies or the demonstrated ability to obtain such knowledge.
- Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team in the delivery of services to participants.
- Computer literacy. Demonstrated ability to use word processing, database, spreadsheet, e-mail, and Internet programs.
- Excellent oral, written, and telephone communication skills. Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Bilingual English/Spanish fluency is strongly preferred.
- Office/clerical experience. Familiarity with office equipment (copier, fax, multi-line phone system, etc.)
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