Shelter Specialist (5303)
Status: Part-Time
Pay: $20.50/hour
Schedule: Varies (On-Call).
Benefits Offered:
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid on-the-job training and orientation
- Referral program
- Opportunities for career advancement
Mission Statement: "To be a leader in ending homelessness by providing a unique system of dignified housing opportunities, programs, and supportive services."
Job Summary: The Shelter Specialist is responsible for providing supportive services and logistical support to the Emergency Shelter Program during designated shifts. This position requires a flexible work schedule including some weekend, morning and evening and holiday shifts. Dependability, responsibility, and the ability to communicate effectively and respectfully are mandatory skills. Fluency in Spanish is a significant value.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Shelter Support
Goal: Ensure a safe and client focused environment for guests to quickly end their homelessness.
- Assist in the implementation of shelter activities to ensure quality, guest focused, and trauma informed delivery of services.
- Encourage and discuss progress toward housing with shelter guest
- Assist with shelter setup and maintenance
- Assist with general cleanliness and safety of facilities including emptying trash cans and cleaning-up spills.
- Assist with receiving and verifying orders from vendors, completing tally sheets
- Post and update signs and service calendars
- Audio Equipment set up and monitoring
- Assist in the organization of supplies and facilities needs
- Conduct neighborhood patrols to minimize potential impact on the surrounding community
- Must be able to lift to 50lbs.
Administration
Goal: Assist administrative duties that support program services.
- Assist with keeping detailed daily summary sheets
- Assist with record keeping and reporting
Miscellaneous
- Assist with guest services and program activities if necessary
- Complete ad hoc projects as appointed by Supervisor