Shelter Monitor

5Cities Homeless Coalition•Grover Beach, CA

6h•Onsite

About The Position

Shelter monitors provide oversight at one of the Cabin facilities and are responsible for maintaining the health and safety of the adults residing at the transitional shelters. They assist with meals, guest interaction, set-up and clean-up. These are 24-hour facilities with three 8-hour shifts: 7:00am to 3:30pm, 3:00pm to 11:30pm and 11:00pm to 7:30am. Current opening is Thursday through Monday 700am - 3:30pm with Tuesday and Wednesday off. Applications received by 5 pm on June 26th will be prioritized and first round interviews are tentatively scheduled for the week of July 6, 2026.

Requirements

Ability to work effectively with homeless individuals of diverse backgrounds and abilities.
Interest in helping volunteers and participants feel welcome while ensuring a safe environment.
Ability to develop rapport, provide information, and refer with sensitivity to cultural issues.
Display a high level of initiative, effort and commitment towards completing assignments efficiently.
Possess excellent time management skills and the ability to work with minimum supervision.
Completion of a 5Cities Homeless Coalition application for employment.
Successful completion of background screening
Current tuberculosis test.
Reliable transportation, a valid California's driver license and proof of auto insurance, and must be able to qualify for employer insurance coverage.
CPR/First Aid Certification.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual Spanish, preferred.
Previous experience with social services and/or homeless programs preferred.

Responsibilities

Welcome and record attendance for participants, and monitor participant movement.
Maintain a safe, friendly, supportive and inviting environment.
Work compassionately with those who have difficulty engaging with service providers.
Effectively resolve conflicts among participants and de-escalate potentially violent situations.
Monitor participant activities and food distribution.
Assist volunteers who are bringing food and serving homeless clients.
Set up tables for food service and hand out bedding, warm clothing and other amenities.
Ensure participants adhere to rules, especially related to behaviors that are unsafe – if necessary, notifying public safety personnel to help with clients who exhibit inappropriate or unsafe behaviors.
Respond appropriately to emergencies.
Maintain daily recordkeeping and reports.
Ensure facility is maintained in a clean and orderly fashion.
Provide information to supervisor after each shift regarding the number of participants, any need for supplies, incident reports, etc.
Regular, routine attendance.

Benefits

Health benefits on the 1st day of the month following two months from date of hire.
Silver level PPO plan covered by 5CHC for the employee.
Dental PPO coverage.
Vision coverage.
Life Insurance - $25,000 death benefit at no charge to employee.
Employee Assistance Program
SIMPLE IRA plan with employer match.
11 paid holidays plus one personal day per year.
Up to 12 days of Vacation Leave accrued annually, increasing after 3 years of service.
40 hours of Paid Sick Leave per calendar year.