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JOB DETAILS

Shift Supervisor

CompanyAcacia Network
LocationNew York
Work ModeOn Site
PostedNovember 9, 2026
About The Company
Acacia Network is a leading human services organization in New York City and one of the largest Hispanic-led nonprofits in the State, providing integrated, culturally-competent, and trauma-informed programs in the areas of health, housing, social services, economic development, and cultural revitalization to more than 150,000 individuals annually. Our Network comprises 100+ affiliates and related entities, with over 2,700 employees across four boroughs in New York City, Buffalo, Albany, Dunkirk, and Syracuse in New York State, as well as Maryland, Tennessee, Arkansas, Georgia, Connecticut, and Puerto Rico. Acacia Network is always looking for talented individuals to join our expanding team. To see our latest job postings, please visit: www.acacianetwork.org/careers. Acacia Network is an equal opportunity employer.
About the Role

POSITION OVERVIEW: 

The Shift Supervisor will provide leadership and supervision for operational staff. Generates work schedules and assignments for the operations staff, security and maintenance personnel. Provides or arranges for house coverage for unscheduled absences and other unexpected situations. Provides training to new staff; ensures that operations policies and procedures are enforced at all time.

KEY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

  • Assist the director with work schedules and assignments for the staff
  • Perform hourly house runs to:
  • Perform inspections of facility and rooms
  • Ensure staff members are in their assigned locations
  • Monitor recreational rooms, laundry rooms and cafeteria to ensure that all residents are adhering to schedules
  • Arrange for coverage for unscheduled absences and other unexpected situations
  • Record and respond to incidents, client issues and complaints; perform crisis intervention procedures
  • Track clients’ properties and store in lock up
  • Ensure daily census is monitored and accurate; ensure CARES is updated daily with current information
  • Perform weekly reconciliations to ensure all metro cards are accounted for and being distributed according to policy
  • Assist with intakes of new and returning clients, and submit them for approval
  • Keep records of safety, fire, and building inspections
  • Monitor all fire and safety equipment to ensure it is functional at all times 
  • Monitor staff and assign tasks as necessary
  • Other duties in keeping with the scope and nature of the position

REQUIREMENTS: 

  • High School Diploma/GED required. Associate Degree in Social/Human Sciences, Psychology
  • Two years of experience working with the homeless and/or low and mixed-income population in addition to experience in child welfare, family work, and substance abuse
  • Understanding of low-income and homeless individuals and their specific needs
  • Current F-80 certification required

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORKING ENVIRONMENT: 

Frequently: Fingering (typing, keyboarding, etc.), extended sitting, standing, walking and visual inspections

Sometimes: Bending, kneeling, lifting, and reaching, climbing, fingering (typing, keyboarding, etc.)

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: 

Routine supervision: Provided with instructions on job requirements, methods, priorities and deadlines with particular attention to unusual or difficult aspects or tasks. There are regular or systematic reviews of progress, quality and output, usually at discrete times, but occasionally only upon completion

Acknowledgment of Job Description

This will acknowledge that I have received, reviewed and understand the above job description and will discuss with my supervisor if I have any questions. I further acknowledge that I am capable of performing the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation. I understand and agree that nothing in this job description is binding on ACACIA NETWORK and that ACACIA NETWORK remains free to change the duties and responsibilities of the above described job at any time, without notice, and at its discretion. I further understand and agree that nothing in this job description changes my status as an at-will employee, meaning that either ACACIA NETWORK or I can terminate our employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice.



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Key Skills
Staff SupervisionSchedulingCrisis InterventionFacility InspectionSafety ComplianceIncident ReportingClient IntakePolicy EnforcementRecord KeepingFire SafetyConflict ResolutionTeam LeadershipInventory Management
Categories
Social ServicesManagement & LeadershipSecurity & SafetyAdministrative
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Shift Supervisor provides leadership to operational staff, manages work schedules, and ensures facility policies and safety procedures are strictly enforced. They also handle incident reporting, client intakes, and perform regular inspections of the facility to maintain a secure environment.
📋Job Type
regular full time
💰Salary Range
$25 - $25
📊Experience Level
2-5
💼Company Size
1154
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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