Supervisor, Shelter Overnight

at  Catholic Charities And Community Se

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Associates Degree from an accredited college or university and two years’ experience in a related human services, homeless, mental health or substance abuse field. Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) preferred but not required and one-year related experience.

OUR PURPOSE

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Denver has been serving Northern Colorado since 1927. We serve tens of thousands of people each year in seven ministries: Marisol Services, Early Childhood Education, Shelter Services, Catholic Charities Housing, St. Raphael Counseling, Family, Kinship, and Senior Services; and Parish & Community Engagement.
Our employees are crucial to our success in achieving our mission to extend the healing ministry of Jesus Christ to the poor and those in need. Catholic Charities provides a work environment where self-motivated and mission driven individuals are recognized and rewarded.
Catholic Charities is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to welcoming applicants and program participants of all faiths; as well as an inclusive and welcoming environment for staff, volunteers, and program participants. Candidates who bring diversity to our team are encouraged to apply.

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

A Shelter Supervisor at Catholic Charities:

• Applies appropriate techniques and standards in program development and service delivery consistent with our mission, values and Catholic teachings.
• Implements program objectives and performance standards as directed by supervisor/management.
• Follows budget as set by manager. Provides input into process.
• Maintains accurate and timely program statistical data to meet reporting requirements. Enters data and generates reports.
• Directs, coordinates and monitors shelter staff to achieve goals and serve shelter participants.
• Enforces shelter rules uniformly and consistently.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for supervision of overnight Shelter Associates.

• At least 2 years’ experience working with homeless and/or in a residential setting, preferably with military, veterans, dually diagnosed mental health and substance abuse clients.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain accurate and timely case files
• Ability to use computer to enter data and create reports in databases and word processing software.
• Demonstrated ability to appropriately resolve crisis situations.
• Ability to effectively lead and motivate staff through application of Agency values
• Knowledge of the service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics and the appropriate techniques and practices for the client population.
• Ability to interact effectively as a team member and independently with Agency staff and with a diverse client base
• Bilingual Spanish preferred but not required.

Benefits:In addition to being part of a higher purpose while working in a challenging yet rewarding environment, eligible Catholic Charities employees receive a generous benefits package, including:

• Extensive Paid Time Off (4 weeks accrual for new employees - increasing based on tenure) promoting work life balance.
• 15 Paid Holidays annually (shelters are 24/7, so there may be a need to work some holidays, which would include holiday pay).
• 403b Retirement Plan with Agency contribution of 4% & match up to 2% of annual compensation.
• Choice of 3 PPO Medical Plans (90% of employee’s and 75% of dependent’s premiums is paid by Agency), Dental, & Vision starting the 1st day of the month following start date.
• May be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through Federal Student Loans and many more benefits