Title: Operations Coordinator Program: East Third Street Men’s Shelter Salary: $49,350 per year Overall Responsibilities: Under the general direction of the Assistant Director, with latitude for independent action, the Operations Coordinator directs a staff of Residential Aides assigned to the 4p-12am and 12am-8am shifts, in providing direct assistance to the clients in adhering to the rule and regulations of the shelter; performs related work. Program Description: East Third Street is an emergency men’s shelter which helps 175 individuals with substance abuse histories work towards health, sobriety, and, ultimately, permanent housing and employment. In addition to lodging and three meals a day, clients receive comprehensive case management services, plus an array of on-site substance abuse related and health care services provided by different programs; such as Medically Supervised Outpatient Withdrawal Services, (MSOWS), Chemical Dependency Crisis Service (CDCS), and Outpatient Recovery Center. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The essential duties of the Operations Coordinator include, but are not limited to the following activities: + Supervise Residential Aides and Senior Residential Aides assigned to the 4pm-12am and 12am-8am shifts to ensure the safety and smooth operation of the shelter. + Assists the Assistant Director in overseeing departmental tasks and goals as well as overall facility operations. + Serve as lead manager in the absence of more senior managers. + Proved wrap-around overtime coverage as needed. + Perform crisis intervention when required which includes handling Priority One incidents for Kenton Hall while on-site. + Participate in the design and implementation of program improvements, policies, procedures and other strategic planning efforts. + Provide emergency first aid/CPR assistance when needed. + Keeps records and assists staff in updating the client data summary sheets used for weekly/monthly meetings. + Maintains an updated filing system so files can be easily retrieved and ensures that record keeping criteria are followed. + Provides training of staff through on-site sessions as well as referrals to outside training sources. + Provides orientation for new arrivals, informing them of shelter rules and regulations, giving them a tour of the facility, assigning a locker and a bed, and giving them their basic supplies, including sheets, towels and toiletries. + Participates in case conferences in response to client complaints, using conflict resolution techniques to amicably resolve issues. + Performs other duties as assigned by the Assistant and Program Directors. Qualifications: + Associate's Degree plus experience as outlined in item 1 below, or + H.S. Diploma or GED plus experience as outlined in item 2 below or + Bachelor’s Degree + Fire Guard certification F-02 or Fire Safety Coordinator F-80 + Minimum of one (1) year of experience working with people diagnosed with mental illness or having addiction or substance use issues. + Minimum of two (2) years of experience working with people diagnosed with mental illness or having addiction or substance use issues; one (1) of which were in a supervisory capacity. + Demonstrated ability to manage and motivate staff to accomplish stated program goals and objectives while developing their individual and group skills. + Ability to develop and foster, through demonstration, a team spirit, enabling staff to overcome the challenges of providing needed services to a special client population. + Excellent oral, writing, and listening skills are a must. + The ability to work well within a highly-pressurized, deadline environment, while meeting the short and long term mandates of the program. + An ability to interface with clients as well as all levels of staff. + Knowledge of case management software Job Details Pay Type Hourly Employment Indicator Regular Education Level High School Hiring Min Rate 50,000 USD Hiring Max Rate 55,000 USD