**Shift Supervisor**

East Flatbush, 781 Clarkson Ave, Brooklyn, New York, United States of America Req #1234 Tuesday, February 22, 2022

Breaking Ground operates nearly 4,000 units of housing across New York City, along with housing in upstate New York and Connecticut. Supportive housing - affordable housing paired with services designed to help people maintain their homes for the long-term - is widely recognized as a proven and cost-effective solution to chronic homelessness.

But we didn't stop at providing housing. Breaking Ground's programs and services help people experiencing street homelessness - especially those who have been on the streets the longest - to come indoors. Through our Street to Home outreach program and transitional housing resources, we help people get, and stay, on the path to a permanent home.

Breaking Grounds transitional housing program embrace a housing first and harm reduction philosophy with an aim at helping residents secure appropriate permanent housing. The Shift Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the 24/7 Residential Aide (RA) staff. They will supervise four to five (4-5) Residential Aides who may be working any of the following shifts : midnight-8am, 8am-4pm, 4pm to midnight. The Shift Supervisor will have responsible for the activity on their assigned shift including scheduling the 24/7 RA staff and ensuring proper coverage at all times, incident prevention and management, liaising with contracted security to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all clients and staff. The Shift Supervisor on duty will be the point person during evening, weekend, and overnight hours.

This position's schedule is Sunday - Thursday; 12:00am - 8:00am and has a 35-hour work week.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES :

* Supervising 24/7 Residential Aide staff

* Completing bi-weekly schedules and ensuring proper coverage at all times

* Assisting food service and other vendors as needs

* Liaising with East Flatbush Safe Haven staff and contracted security

* Completing, reviewing and submitting incident reports and other tracking reports

* Reviewing security camera footage

* Overseeing CARES bed management procedures

* Managing all City & State building inspections and/or compliance guidelines

* Managing inspections of residents units and ensuring site is in compliance with local health & safety standards

* As part of building management team, work closely with Program Director and Assistant Program Director to meet resident needs & challenges

* Performs other related duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

* Minimum 2 years in a supervisory capacity preferred

* Minimum of 3 years working with homeless or disabled populations preferred.

* Demonstrated experience & success in working with diverse individuals and special needs populations.

* Preferred training in CPR & First Aid, Opiate Overdose Prevention, Fire safety Systems, crisis intervention, de-escalation

* Solid verbal and written skills

* Bachelors Degree strongly preferred, or equivalent experience

* Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite; Experience and proficiency with case management software

* Spanish Speaking preferred

* Valid Drivers License with driving record that is in good standing preferred. Maintaining a good driving record (as defined by the organization) is a condition of employment

* Prior experience with Foothold software preferred

*Consistent with NYCs mandate, all Breaking Ground employees, interns, volunteers and subcontractors are required to be in receipt of an FDA authorized and/or approved COVID-19 vaccination and provide a one-time verification of immunization as a condition of employment. Individuals that have a medical consideration or sincerely held religious beliefs or practices that could prevent them from complying with the Vaccine Mandate may request a reasonable accommodation.*

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled **Other details**

* Pay Type Hourly