Homeless Shelter Site Attendant - ON CALL
About The Position
Status: Part-Time Pay: $20.50/hour Schedule: Varies (On-Call). Benefits Offered: Employee Assistance Program Paid on-the-job training and orientation Referral program Opportunities for career advancement Mission Statement: "To be a leader in ending homelessness by providing a unique system of dignified housing opportunities, programs, and supportive services." Job Summary: The Shelter Specialist is responsible for providing supportive services and logistical support to the Emergency Shelter Program during designated shifts. This position requires a flexible work schedule including some weekend, morning and evening and holiday shifts. Dependability, responsibility, and the ability to communicate effectively and respectfully are mandatory skills. Fluency in Spanish is a significant value.
Requirements
- Possess a high level of tolerance and understanding for individuals who present for services with urgent multiple case management and health needs.
- Ability to perform crisis intervention as needed
- Ability to complete job duties that are guest focused, trauma informed, and housing focused.
- Reliable transportation required
- A flexible work schedule including some schedule changes, some weekends, and evening shifts to meet the department’s needs
- Detail-oriented and computer proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel required
- Self-motivated, the ability to manage a high volume of emails, work independently and with a group, dependability, responsibility
- The ability to communicate clearly, effectively both in written and verbal form as well as respectfully are mandatory skills
- Multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment
- Navigate urgent matters while upholding a degree of flexibility
- Work effectively with a diverse population
- Rapid prioritization
- Speak effectively before landlords and/or small groups
- Knowledgeable about fair housing and legal concerns to advocate for the organization and the clients we serve
- Enter units with program staff as needed
- Answer and respond to phone queries
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
- Must be able to lift fifty pounds at times
Nice To Haves
- Fluency in Spanish is a significant value.
Responsibilities
- Assist in the implementation of shelter activities to ensure quality, guest focused, and trauma informed delivery of services.
- Encourage and discuss progress toward housing with shelter guest
- Assist with shelter setup and maintenance
- Assist with general cleanliness and safety of facilities including emptying trash cans and cleaning-up spills.
- Assist with receiving and verifying orders from vendors, completing tally sheets
- Post and update signs and service calendars
- Audio Equipment set up and monitoring
- Assist in the organization of supplies and facilities needs
- Conduct neighborhood patrols to minimize potential impact on the surrounding community
- Must be able to lift to 50lbs.
- Assist with keeping detailed daily summary sheets
- Assist with record keeping and reporting
- Assist with guest services and program activities if necessary
- Complete ad hoc projects as appointed by Supervisor
Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid on-the-job training and orientation
- Referral program
- Opportunities for career advancement
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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
