Wellness Shelter Client Support Staff (3rd Shift, Part-Time)
About The Position
Elena’s Way, a Preble Street Wellness Shelter, provides shelter and intensive services to 40 individuals experiencing homelessness and complex physical and mental health needs, in a 24-hour trauma-informed environment grounded in social work and medical best practices. A Client Support Staff position with a part-time, 3 rd shift schedule is currently available in this service-inclusive, client-centered shelter program. As part of the team providing comprehensive services to individuals accessing the Wellness Shelter, Elena’s Way Client Support Staff outreach and engage with clients, provide direct services and program coverage, maintain safety in program spaces, provide crisis intervention and support, and assist in case management activities. This is an awake overnight position, and the schedule is Thursday and Friday, 10:30pm to 8:30am .
Requirements
- Education in social work or related field of study and experience in direct service provision to people experiencing homelessness, or a comparable combination of work experience, education, and/or training.
- Alignment with Preble Street’s mission, positive regard for individuals accessing services for homelessness and poverty, and a commitment to providing low-barrier services.
- Strong communication, de-escalation, and crisis intervention skills.
- Ability to engage with and maintain professional boundaries with diverse populations.
- Ability to work as part of a collaborative team.
- Ability to regularly work as scheduled, with consistent and reliable attendance.
Responsibilities
- outreach and engage with clients
- provide direct services and program coverage
- maintain safety in program spaces
- provide crisis intervention and support
- assist in case management activities
Benefits
- sick time and paid time off
- eligibility to enroll in the 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
- eligibility to enroll in the health and dental insurance plans with pro-rated premium contributions
- access to the Employee Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
