Warming Center Staff
About The Position
Help provide a safe, warm space for those in need this winter! We are looking for dependable, compassionate individuals to help staff our Warming Centers during overnight, weekend, and holiday shifts. This is a seasonal position. The Seasonal Per Diem Warming Center Staff is responsible for supporting the Code Blue County Warming Center. The Warming Center is a county-funded initiative with Oak Orchard Health being the lead agency to facilitate the operations of this program. The Warming Center is a safe space where county residents can come during inclement weather so that they are not in harm’s way due to extreme weather conditions.
Requirements
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to connect with Warming Center guests with a kind, empathetic, and trauma informed approach.
- Ability to respond to crises that may arise using verbal de-escalation skills and activating emergency services as needed.
- Responsiveness to calls and emails, especially as it relates to activation of the Code Blue alerts.
- Strong leadership skills to support oversight of the center, including creation of on-call schedules for warming center staff.
- High School Diploma or GED.
Nice To Haves
- Reliable, flexible, and committed to supporting members of our community during the colder months.
Responsibilities
- Respond to Code Blue Alerts from Orleans County Department of Human Services
- Provide ongoing support to the Warming Center, in conjunction with Oak Orchard Health, and responding to crises.
- Ensure space is safe for residents and have sufficient knowledge to enact emergency services if crises arise.
- Light cleaning following each shift to ensure space is ready for future use.
Benefits
- On-Call Compensation: $30 per 6-hour on-call shift.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
