Shelter Aide Berberian Shelter - Graveyard Shift (Temporary)
About The Position
The Shelter Aide provides shelter services to clients and helps maintain the cleanliness and order of the shelter building and grounds. The role works under the supervision of the Shelter Operations Manager and includes client support, maintaining a safe environment, and janitorial and general maintenance duties. The position supports shelter guests with intake, appointments, personal-property storage, cleaning and care of sleeping areas, and use of laundry and day room areas. The Shelter Aide uses non-violent communication and intervention, trauma-informed care, and de-escalation when needed. Janitorial responsibilities include cleaning and sanitizing shelter spaces and assisting kitchen, shelter, and property staff as needed.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Ability to coordinate and manage multiple duties.
- Ability to prioritize work and multitask on simultaneous projects.
- Ability to communicate effectively and accurately.
- Ability to de-escalate.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Nice To Haves
- Education and/or experience in social services or substance abuse.
- Experience working with disadvantaged populations.
- Experience in janitorial work or maintenance.
- Bilingual in Spanish.
Responsibilities
- Establish and maintain a safe and secure environment, emphasizing non-violent communication and intervention.
- Secure shelter guests’ personal property at intake and at other times in designated storage areas.
- Direct shelter guests in cleaning and caring for shelter sleeping areas.
- Assist with shelter guest intakes and appointments with shelter staff, providing trauma-informed care.
- Monitor and assist shelter guests in laundry and day room areas, de-escalating when necessary.
- Clean and sanitize office, bathroom, kitchen, and sleeping areas.
- Maintain, clean, and organize sleeping, dining, office, and surrounding areas.
- Clean and generally maintain the day room, laundry room, storage room, bathrooms, office spaces, classrooms, utility storage, and mop room areas.
- Assist kitchen, shelter, and property staff as needed.
- Perform other related duties as required.
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What This Job Offers
Education Level
High school or GED
