What are the responsibilities and job description for the Weekend Program Supervisor - Thursday, Friday & Saturday position at Economic Mobility Pathways, Inc?
Weekend Program Supervisor
Who is EMPath?
Economic Mobility Pathways (EMPath) is a 200-year Boston-based nonprofit that transforms lives by partnering with families to move out of poverty and provides other organizations with the tools to do the same.
As a leading nonprofit innovator that combines direct services, a global learning network, robust research, and advocacy, we offer a wide range of rewarding career opportunities.
About the Role:
As a Weekend Program Supervisor at Hastings House, you’ll play a key role in guiding a passionate team working with families in our shelter program. You will ensure smooth operations over the weekend and provide essential leadership to our per diem and part-time staff. This position is vital in making sure our participants are supported and that we maintain a safe and effective environment for everyone.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead, train, and support weekend shelter staff, ensuring policies and procedures are followed.
- Supervise Residential Mentors, providing feedback, coaching, and professional development.
- Handle crisis situations, provide de-escalation, and support staff in decision-making.
- Ensure high-quality service delivery to shelter participants, from intake to exit.
- Collaborate across shifts for seamless communication and program continuity.
- Provide on-site coverage when needed, including some holiday shifts.
What Makes You a Great Fit:
- Experience working with diverse populations, particularly women and children in crisis.
- Understanding of domestic violence, mental health, and substance abuse.
- Strong leadership skills and experience in a supervisory role.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities in fast-paced environments.
- Crisis management and conflict resolution experience.
- A team player with a flexible, positive attitude.
- Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office and ability to work a flexible schedule.
- Bilingual skills are a plus!
Why EMPath?
The meaningful work! The organization and your colleagues are committed to disrupting poverty and supporting families as they work towards their biggest goals.
Collaborative team environment! You’ll join a team that values teamwork, and shares knowledge and ideas – all working towards shared goals for elevating the good work of the organization and the participants in our programs.
Learning – We are a learning culture – We offer person-centered professional development, Mobility Mentoring® certification for all mentors and tuition reimbursement
Work-life balance for full time essential workers Empath offers to a four-day work week for all direct services roles, 4 days of 9-hour schedule for most direct service roles where staffing levels allow. This role would is a Part Time role – Thursday, Friday and Saturday working from 3pm to 12am and some holidays.
Benefits: Competitive salary, retirement planning and for full time employee’s competitive healthcare benefits.
Pay transparency: The hourly range for this role is $25 to $28 depending on the candidate’s supervisory experience.
EMPath is committed to recruiting, hiring, and sustaining a diverse workforce. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, gender expression, sexuality, age, disability, or veteran status, are strongly encouraged to apply.
We are an EEO/AA/ADA/ADEA employer based in Boston, Massachusetts.
All offers of employment at EMPath are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check.
Salary : $25 - $28
