Assistant Director of Men’s Shelter Services
Job description
· Assist the Director of Men’s Services with the supervision of all Men’s shelter guests, staff, program staff, and any volunteers assigned to the front desk, including supervision of the following areas included in the Men’s shelter (front desk, property room, bag and tag area, donations, safety, and security, etc.).
· Provide assistance to the Case Management Team when asked, needed or when shelter staff need or wish to supply input into a guest stay or program.
· Assist the Director of Men’s Services with the supervision of all Men’s shelter guests, shelter staff, and any volunteers assigned to the front desk, including supervision of the following areas related to the Men’s shelter (front desk, property room, bag and tag area, donations, safety, and security, etc.).
· Provide assistance and input to the Guest Management Team related to forming and following guest program plans.
· Assist or facilitate Service Restoration meetings with individuals who have been restricted from services due to previous behavior or incidents.
· Communicate with other community agencies and organizations to determine eligibility for potential guests and to create and carry out individual program goals.
· Attend and take part in Homeless Services staff meetings including - shelter management, team building, education, training, and others as scheduled.
· Participate in, provide ideas and leadership to promote team building as well as attend and participate in weekly Front Desk staff meetings.
· Assist and provide leadership in the training of staff, program staff and volunteers in the areas of Front Desk, property room, bag and tag, donations and other areas as specified by Director of Men’s Services.
· Provide leadership for supervision and security during meals in dining hall, chapel services, evening classes or special activities or meetings at TRM.
· Provide leadership and assist with supervision and security needs in the main shelter, and in the Hope Center as requested by Hope Center staff. Security needs would include but not limited to; handling security crisis, ambulance or fire emergencies, monitoring security monitors, base radio and phone coverage, security rounds, guest - staff disputes and/or physical altercations.
· Initiate and/or assist with breathalyzer & urine drug testing for TRM guests when necessary.
· Perform weekly dorm inspections and communicate outcomes back to Director of Men’s Services.
· Daily meet with Director of Men’s Services to communicate with and pass along any information needed to build and continue a team concept, to promote the spiritual health of the men’s shelter staff and guests, to plan for staff meetings, communicate in depth and pray together.
· Any other tasks or duties as assigned.· Work with community agencies or representatives to provide services for TRM guests, with the purpose of helping guests to be a guest at TRM or their goals to become self-sufficient and get own housing.
· Attend and take part in Homeless Services staff meetings including - shelter management, Team Building, education, training, and others as scheduled.
· Be familiar with all aspects of the operations of the Front Desk and Safety Team to include the ability to train, supervise and run the Front Desk and Safety Team when required or needed.
· Participate in, provide ideas and leadership to promote team building as well as attend and participate in weekly Front Desk staff meetings.
· Assist and provide leadership in the training of staff, program staff and volunteers in the areas of Front Desk, property room, bag and tag, donations and other areas as specified by Director of Men’s Services.
· Provide leadership for supervision and security during meals in dining hall, chapel services, evening classes or special activities or meetings at TRM.
· Provide leadership and assist with supervision and security needs in the main shelter, and in the Hope Center as requested by Hope Center staff. Security needs would include but not limited to; handling security crisis, ambulance or fire emergencies, monitoring security monitors, base radio and phone coverage, security rounds, guest - staff disputes and/or physical altercations.
· Initiate and/or assist with urine drug testing for Men’s shelter and for any men staying in the Hope Center when requested by Director of Women & Family Services.
· Initiate and/or assist with alcohol breathalyzer and appropriate action as needed for Men’s shelter and as requested for Hope Center.
· Perform weekly dorm inspections and communicate outcomes back to Director of Men’s Services.
· Daily meet with Director of Men’s Services to communicate with and pass along any information needed to build and continue a team concept.
· Once a week meet with Director of Men’s Services to plan for staff meeting, communicate in depth and pray together.
· Full responsibility and supervision of bag and tag activity, property room.
· Participate in, supply leadership and ideas and leadership in promoting and changing the culture of TRM and the Men’s Shelter to one of being Christlike and showing grace, love, and mercy in all aspects of our operations and ministry.
· Any other tasks or duties as assigned.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Topeka, KS 66608: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
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