Shift Supervisor - Magnolia Gardens

Shift Supervisor - Magnolia Gardens

Founded in 1980, Urban Resource Institute (URI) is the nation's largest provider of domestic violence shelter services and a leader in supporting homeless families. Operating 24 shelters across New York City, URI provides 3,700 beds nightly in purpose-built shelters that offer trauma-informed services including counseling, childcare, case management, and more. URI's Justice Initiatives extend support beyond shelter, offering programs in economic empowerment, legal advocacy, youth prevention, and abusive partner intervention. URI also develops permanent affordable housing as part of its long-term commitment to safety, stability, and healing.

Salary : $38,000

The Residential Shift Supervisor will provide leadership and supervision for operational staff during their assigned shift. Generates work schedules and assignments for operations staff, security and maintenance personnel. Provides or arranges for shelter coverage for unscheduled absences and other unexpected situations. Provides training for new staff, ensures that operations policies and procedures are enforced at all times.

Major Duties and Responsibilities :

• Assist the Director / SWS with work schedules and assignments for the operations staff.
• Monitor staff and assign tasks as necessary.
• Communicate with DHS vacancy control for placement of families.
• Provide appropriate crisis interventions.
• Provide direct supervision to Residential Specialist.
• Arrange for coverage for unscheduled absences and unexpected situations.
• Record and respond to incidents, client issues and complaints.
• Track client property and store in locked area as appropriate.
• Conduct periodic tours of the entire facility to ensure safety, security and cleanliness standards are met.
• Ensure daily census is monitored and correct; ensure Cares is updated daily.
• Perform weekly reconciliations to ensure all Metrocards are accounted for and being distributed according to policy.
• Supervise the delivery of program services such as intake, unit assignment and census data collection.
• Assist with intakes of new and returning clients, and submit them for approval and assignment.
• Keep records of safety, fire and building inspections, including fire drills.
• Other duties as assigned.

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At URI we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment. We actively seek a diverse candidate pool and encourage candidates of all backgrounds and abilities to apply. At URI we offer equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic disposition, neurodiversity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category under federal, state and local law.