Shelter Advocate Overnight (PT)

Cultivate Initiatives•Portland, OR

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Cultivate Initiatives is a group dedicated to empowering individuals and communities on the margins through an inclusive range of initiatives and support. They focus on building communities from the inside out via workforce development, housing and homemaking, and supportive sheltering. This specific role is for a Part-Time Shelter Advocate working weekend overnight shifts on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. A prerequisite for this position is the completion of the Cultivate Initiatives Intern Program.

Requirements

Being physically present at the SRV for the duration of given shift.
Ability to reliably show up on time and stay for duration of shift.
Basic computer skills and comfort with mobile apps (email, note taking, electronic messaging)
Completion of the Cultivate Initiatives intern program

Nice To Haves

Previous shelter or peer support experience.
HMIS data entry experience
Valid Driver’s License

Responsibilities

Completes required trainings within 30 days of hire (CPR, Blood borne pathogens, food handlers, etc.)
Builds trust and respect with Villagers and staff through consistent honesty and professionalism in all interactions.
Assists Villagers with making appointments when needed.
Performs rounds of facility regularly during shift.
Monitoring the client's behavior, schedule, and activities.
Responsible for clearly communicating breaks and lunches with team on shift.
Maintains assigned station during scheduled rotation as directed or as needed.
Helps keep Village clean and organized, as needed.
Responsible for cleaning up biohazards using appropriate personal protective equipment.
Builds and maintains neighbor/community satisfaction with the services offered.
Maintains composure in highly stressful or adverse situations.
Conducts self within appropriate expected professional boundaries and policies.
Maintains confidentiality of Villagers.
Attends all assigned trainings and meetings unless otherwise approved.
May participate in special projects and activities.
Performs other duties as requested by supervisor.
Represent Cultivate Initiatives to various stakeholders and community partners.