Safety Specialist (6589)

Status: Full-Time, Non-Exempt | Payrate: $22.00/Hour | Schedule: Tuesday - Friday 2 PM - 10 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. 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

Administration

Goal: Oversee 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