Boulder Shelter for the Homeless

Job Description

Job title: Housing Focused Shelter Program Staff

Reports to: Program Supervisor

Status of position: Part Time

Primary Responsibilities:

• Work as a team member with other staff and volunteers to maintain a safe, calm

and supportive environment for the homeless adults in our community

• Provide information to residents on Shelter programs and other available

community resources

• Enforce Shelter policies and boundaries in a consistent manner

• Deny admission to individuals whose presence would create unsafe or hostile

conditions

• Complete all required shift paperwork and exchange pertinent information with

other staff members verbally and in the written communication log

• Attend weekly supervision meetings and Tuesday staff meetings

• Handle multiple tasks and work productively in an environment where there are

frequent interruptions

• Perform duties including resident intake process, answering the phone,

answering the door, resident storage calls, posting resident messages, taking
donations, giving tours, assisting residents with basic needs, and other duties as
assigned

Qualifications: Desire to work with the homeless population and ability to work in a fast-
paced environment. High school diploma. Must be able to attend weekly staff meeting
every Tuesday morning from 9:30 – 11:00am. Must be able to do at least one
overnight shift (11:30 – 8:30am) per week. Ability to remain calm and respond quickly
to a crisis. Willingness to work early-morning and late-night hours, including weekends
and holidays. Must work 80% of scheduled shifts. Requires standing for long periods
of time. Basic computer skills. Bilingual/Spanish speakers encouraged to apply.
The Boulder Shelter for the Homeless is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Compensation: $20.95/hr with additional pay for overnight shifts
competitive benefits, including health, dental, life insurance, ECO Pass,
and paid time off
Send resume and cover letter to Jade, jade@bouldershelter.org