Shelter Support Staff

Family Promise of Grand Rapids • Wyoming, MI

3d • $0 - $18 • Onsite

About The Position

Family Promise of West Michigan is seeking a Shelter Support Staff. The Shelter Support position is responsible for assisting the day-to-day operations of the emergency shelter while providing support to families. This position reports to the Wyoming Park Family Shelter Program Manager.

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent degree preferred or equivalent work experience considered
• Valid driver’s license
• Basic first aid training and/or CPR certification preferred
• Supportive of our organizational mission and of faith-based initiatives and programming
• Ability to work all shifts, as needed to support the operations of shelter
• Volunteer experience with non-profits and families preferred
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
• Must have the ability to identify risk factors
• Must be able to work independently, as well as effectively within a team. Must be able to work well with colleagues, board members and volunteers.
• Must be detail oriented and able to execute flawlessly on projects in a fast-paced, often pressured environment.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word/Excel/Gmail/google drive.

Responsibilities

• Provide light duty cleaning for all shifts.
• Assess inventory of basic need items on site and restock items.
• Gather and disperse food and clothing donations to families.
• Assist in meal planning, preparation and meal distribution to families.
• Assist and coordinate in-kind donations with families and partner agencies.
• Provide support to families via phone.
• Provide transportation for families using agency vans, if needed.
• Demonstrates the ability to work with a culturally diverse population.
• Assist in reporting emergency situations to the Program Manager.
• Provides support with Family Promise special events, as needed.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Benefits

• health
• dental
• vision
• short-term
• long-term insurance
• 401k plan
• paid time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED