Housing Manager_NE-AOK_602-Lodge

Location:  Fayetteville Shelter – Fayetteville, AR    

About this opportunity:

Supervises and participates in performing the day-to-day activities necessary for the smooth operation of a lodge/shelter/house providing housing, food, transportation, counseling, and educational assistance; ensures that paperwork is completed, and lodge rules are followed by all clients; ensures compliance with The Salvation Army policies and procedures as well as local, state, and federal regulations.

Key responsibilities:

• Supervises Housing Monitors; instructs and trains in the proper methods and procedures for conducting work; monitors work in progress and upon completion for compliance with established program policies and procedures.

• Supervises and participates in the day-to-day operations of a lodge/shelter/house on an assigned shift; ensures all activities are conducted in compliance with established policies and procedures.

• Prepares and files client records in a timely manner ensuring all information is accurate and up to date; obtains signatures of clients as needed; reviews and tracks all client records in order to determine if client is active or inactive; maintains confidentiality of client information.

• Orients new clients to the program and prepares case records to facilitate case management; records daily statistics; collects, and receipts.  

• Ensures client comply with house rules; records incidents and notifies supervisor of any special circumstances or unusual problems; ensures security of facility and clients.

• Counsels clients and provides assistance in locating permanent housing; provides appropriate referrals to other social service agencies in the community as needed.

• Answers the crisis hot-line and provides crisis intervention through telephone interviews and client counseling where applicable.

• Supervises and participates in the cleaning and maintenance of facilities, supplies and equipment; inspects facility on a routine basis to ensure compliance with established standards.

• Supervises and participates in the selection, purchasing and preparation of food; monitors expenditures ensuring compliance with budget constraints.

• Maintains an adequate level of food and supplies inventory; prepares inventory records and ensures the accountability and security of inventory items.

What we are looking for in you:

• Knowledge of household management techniques.
• Ability to prepare and process records and statistics in an accurate and complete manner.

• Ability to supervise resident activities to ensure facility is properly maintained and secured in accordance with established policies and procedures.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Ability to meet attendance requirements.

Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language.

Ability to perform mathematical calculations.

Limited amount of physical effort required associated with walking, standing, lifting and carrying light objects (less than 25 lbs.).

Why work for us?

The Salvation Army offers a broad range of career opportunities, particularly targeted toward those motivated by our mission, to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

The Salvation Army strives to do the “Most Good” for its employees by offering a greater sense of purpose in the work performed, by training and mentoring employees and by offering competitive compensation and benefit plans.  Whether employed as a truck driver, administrative support team member or the director of a program, our employees understand at the core of their work is the opportunity to be an integral part of an organization that is Doing the Most Good.

Additional Information:

All employees recognize The Salvation Army is a church and agree they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.

Application Submittal Period:  1/2/2023 – 2/28/2023

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

To apply, please complete our on-line application at www.salvationarmycareers.org.