Housing Manager

Location: The Salvation Army Albany Corps 

About this opportunity:

Supervises and participates in performing the day-to-day activities necessary for the smooth operation of a housing facility providing housing, food, transportation, counseling, and educational assistance; ensures that paperwork is completed, and house 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 and participates in the day-to-day operations of a housing facility; ensures all activities are conducted in compliance with established policies and procedures.
• Orients new clients to the program and prepares case records to facilitate case management; records daily statistics; collects, receipts and processes rent payments.
• 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.
• Coordinates transportation arrangements for beneficiaries and clients with appointments as needed.
• Supervises housekeeping work to ensure facility is properly cleaned and maintained.
• Prepares and maintains various logs, records, statistical reports, etc. reflecting program activities and occupancy level.

What we are looking for in you:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. and
• Two years' experience working in a social or public service environment with experience assisting the public, or
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• CPR and ServSafe certification within 30 days of hire

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.). Work is performed in a lodge/shelter facility where there is little or no physical discomforts associated with changes in weather or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt, and the like.

Employee Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• Medical/Dental
• Employee Savings Plan

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.

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Application Submittal Period:  06/25/2024-07/03/2024

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.

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