Operations Coordinator

Shelter- Kenton Hall, 333 Bowery, New York, New York, United States of America

Req #1080

Tuesday, May 21, 2024

Title: Operations Coordinator

Program: Kenton Hall Men’s Shelter

Salary: $48,000

Position Overview:

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 Overview

Kenton Hall is an emergency men’s shelter which helps 108 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

Essential Duties & 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.

Physical Activities

While performing the duties of this position, the Assistant Director must be able to walk between seven floors of the facility, basement to roof, in order to observe staff and to see clients. The Assistant Director also walks the exterior of the facility to ensure that a proper appearance is being maintained. Furthermore, the Assistant Director must stand to talk to clients and staff, sit for extended periods of time at the computer, reach, or squat to get records from the files.

Qualifications:

• Associates 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

Certificates and Credentials

Fire Guard certification F-02 or Fire Safety Coordinator F-80

Experience Requirements

• 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.

Preferred skills:

Leadership: Demonstrated ability to manage and motivate staff to accomplish stated program goals and objectives while developing their individual and group skills.

Team building: 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.

Communication: Excellent oral, writing, and listening skills are a must.

Organizational: The ability to work well within a highly pressurized, deadline environment, while meeting the short and long-term mandates of the program.

Interpersonal: An ability to interface with clients as well as all levels of staff.

Computer: Knowledge of case management software as well as proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

All newly hired Project Renewal staff must provide verification of being fully vaccinated against Covid- 19.

Other details

• Pay Type Salary

• Employment Indicator Regular

• Min Hiring Rate $48,000.00

• Max Hiring Rate $48,000.00

• Shelter- Kenton Hall, 333 Bowery, New York, New York, United States of America

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