Homeless Shelter Logistics (4229)

Status: Full-Time, Non-Exempt | Payrate: $20.50/Hour
Schedules:

• Swing Shift: Sunday-Monday 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM, Friday-Saturday 6:00 AM - 2:00PM
• PM Shift: Tuesday-Wednesday & Friday-Saturday 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM

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.

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 guests
• 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

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