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Job Summary

Location
Boston, MA 02130
Industries
Healthcare Services
Nonprofit Charitable Organizations
Other/Not Classified
Job Type
Employee
Years of Experience
2+ to 5 Years
Education Level
Associate Degree
Career Level
Experienced (Non-Manager)
Salary
15.05 - 15.85 USD /hour

Day Shift Assistant Supervisor (Emergency Shelter)

About the Job

hopeFound, a nonprofit organization nationally recognized for program innovation and successful outcomes, offers a comprehensive array of services for men and women in the Greater Boston who are homeless and often struggling with issues of addiction and mental illness. We are dedicated to preventing and ending homelessness by providing programs and


 


Job Title:          Day Shift Assistant Supervisor


Schedule:        7AM-3PM, Tuesday-Saturday 


Reports to:      Day Shift Supervisor


 


Summary of Position: Responsible for directly supervising the emergency shelter work crew.  Responsible for the completion of the work crew payroll and weekly work schedule. Supervise the overall operation of the emergency shelter on all assigned shifts in the absence of the Shift Supervisor.  Provide direct care services to guests. Major responsibilities include ensuring that the shift is run in accordance with established policies and procedures as well as maintaining a clean and safe environment.


 


Qualifications Required:  Knowledge and understanding of mental illness and addiction as well as all issues related to homelessness. Previous experience working in a human service setting. Possess some working knowledge of custodial operations and physical plant procedures. Ability to coordinate the effort of others in accomplishing assigned work objectives. Strong leadership skills which include the ability to respond appropriately to crisis, demonstrate good judgment in regard to decision making and give direction to staff as needed. Ability to write reports clearly and compute numbers efficiently. Well defined ethics and boundaries. Computer literate with working knowledge of Microsoft Word, data base and email.  CPR, CPI certified or willingness to become certified upon hire.


 


Preferred:  One year or more of supervisory experience.


 


Physical/Mental Abilities Required:  Strong organizational and analytical skills. Strong communication skills. Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks.  Ability to work productively in a shared space with a high volume of traffic.  Ability to work effectively in a stressful work environment. Ability to climb stairs 12 times a day and lift a minimum of 25 pounds.


 


 


Wage Range:   $15.05 - $15.85 Hourly ($31,312-$32,960) commensurate with experience


 


 


Please submit resume and cover letter to Human Resources, hopeFound, 170 Morton St., Jamaica Plain, MA 02130, fax (617) 971- 9339, email to HR@hopefoundboston.org

 
 

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