Shelter Manager

Endeavors

United States, Texas, San Antonio

May 21, 2026

Description

JOB PURPOSE:

The Shelter Manager oversees all daily operations of the non-congregate shelter, ensuring safe, compliant, trauma-informed, and client-centered service delivery. This position supervises staff, coordinates shelter operations, ensures compliance with City and federal requirements, and supports successful client outcomes related to housing stabilization and permanent housing placement.

Qualifications

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Oversee 24/7 operations and ensure continuity of services using trauma-informed care, low-barrier, housing-focused, and harm reduction best practices while addressing client needs through supportive engagement, de-escalation, and appropriate supervisory escalation through the appropriate chain of command. Supervise Unit Leads, Case Management staff, Shelter Support staff, and Maintenance personnel. Ensure compliance with shelter policies, safety procedures, HMIS requirements, ADA, Fair Housing, and applicable federal, state and local regulations. Manage program budget, monitor expenditures, submit vendor invoices, and oversee ordering of supplies and equipment. Monitor client safety, facility conditions, and operational performance. Coordinate with City staff, Coordinated Entry partners, healthcare providers, behavioral health providers, and community partners. Ensure incidents, grievances, and emergencies are addressed appropriately and documented timely. Lead staff meetings, coaching, performance evaluations, and corrective actions. Monitor staffing schedules and ensure adequate shift coverage. Support implementation of trauma-informed care, harm reduction, motivational interviewing, culturally responsive services, and de-escalation practices. Review program outcomes, data quality, and performance metrics. Assist with audits, reporting, and quality assurance activities. Participate in community and City meetings as required. Develop, implement, and maintain shelter policies, procedures, quality service standards, and continuous improvement initiatives to support effective program operations and contractual performance goals. Promote a professional, inclusive, and respectful work environment free from discrimination, harassment, retaliation, favoritism, and adherence to the zero-tolerance policy while modeling appropriate behavior and supporting management decisions and supervisory directives. Maintain a professional appearance and attitude. Other duties as assigned. Demonstrate exceptional customer service in everything you do by placing the child, family, Veteran, or client first to support our mission to "Empower people to build better lives for themselves, their families, and their communities."

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Human Services, Public Administration, Psychology, or related field preferred.

EXPERIENCE: Minimum 2-4 years of experience managing homeless shelter operations, housing programs, or behavioral health programs. Experience supervising multidisciplinary teams.

ATTENDANCE: Must maintain regular and acceptable attendance at such level as is determined in the employer's sole discretion. Ability to work flexible schedules including weekends, holidays, and overnight shifts.

LICENSES: Driver's License with clear record.

VEHICLE: Must have daily use of a vehicle without prior notice.

OTHER: Must be available and willing to travel to various locations and with such frequency as the business need dictates.

Endeavors has a longstanding practice of providing a work environment that is free from all forms of employment discrimination, including harassment, because of race, color, sex, gender, age, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We recruit, hire, employ, train, promote, and compensate individuals based on job-related qualifications and abilities.

Endeavors also provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities or based on a sincerely held religious belief, in accordance with applicable laws. If you need to inquire about an accommodation, or need assistance with completing the application process, please email hr@endeavors.org or speak with your recruiter.

Endeavors is dedicated to offering reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. If you are a qualified candidate with a disability and need help submitting your application online, please reach out to us at recruiting@endeavors.org. If you are chosen for an interview, we will provide further details on how to request accommodations for the interview process.