Shelter Supervisor - SoDo

The Salvation Army Southern California

Full‑time position – Seattle, WA

• Location: SoDo (1039 6th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98134)
• Schedule: Sunday‑Thursday, 10:00 pm‑6:30 am
• Pay: $26.74/hour
• Status: Regular Full‑Time/Non‑Exempt
• Interview: Applicants must be available for in‑person interviews in Seattle, WA.

The Salvation Army is seeking a Shelter Supervisor to be responsible for all supervisory duties pertaining to our shelters. This will include items such as scheduling, time cards, payroll preparations, ensuring staff trainings are completed as assigned, and helping to coordinate shift adjustments as needed.

• Supervise Off‑Site Shelter Programs staff operational administration under the Shelter Programs Director's guidance.
• Demonstrate working knowledge of emergency resources.
• Assist in monitoring, evaluating, and facilitating operational changes to ensure compliance with policies and regulations.
• Participate in hiring to ensure adequate coverage of permanent, temporary, and on‑call shelter staff.
• Provide direct supervision and training for staff assigned.
• Attend and participate in all staff meetings.
• Conduct regular shelter program staff meetings as needed.
• Ability to conduct and oversee direct client services.
• Provide policy and procedure guidance to subordinate staff.
• Provide supportive care to residents experiencing personal crisis.

• HS Diploma or GED
• 1 year of supervisory experience
• 1 year of experience working in an adult shelter and/or directly with the homeless population
• Driver's license required

A generous benefits package is included with full‑time positions: paid holidays, vacation time, sick time, and medical, vision, and dental insurance.

• Health Insurance: Low bi‑weekly premiums for employee‑only coverage, Kaiser HMO for those residing in a Kaiser service area. Anthem EPO/PPO available for those outside. Voluntary +1 and +family coverage at additional cost. Delta Dental DHMO and DPPO dental insurance offered.
• Life and Voluntary Options: Employer‑paid life insurance policy covers employees. Voluntary supplemental life, short‑term and long‑term disability plans available.
• Retirement Plans: Employer‑funded Money Purchase Pension Plan (Defined Contribution Plan) 50% vested at five years eligible service time. Plus, an employee‑funded voluntary 403(b) option.
• Parental Leave: 40 hours of Paid Leave for qualifying events.
• Sick Leave: 12 days annually accruing from day one, eligible after three months’ service time.
• Paid Vacation: Two weeks annually for non‑exempt positions, four weeks annually for exempt positions. Accrued vacation eligible after six months’ service time.
• Paid Holidays: 13 designated holidays + 1 floating holiday per year.

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.