Shelter Monitor’s provide supervision and support to homeless women and families with children at CHS’ Casa de Noche Buena (CDNB) Shelter Program in Seaside. CDNB is open every day of the week, with weekdays having a night shift from 4:30pm-12:30am and 12:30am-8:30am, and weekends having the same shifts plus a day shift from 8:30am-4:30pm. Staff ensure the stability safety of the clients and facility. Shelter Monitors may assist clients in areas of program functioning as designated by the Program Officer. Program duties include, but are not limited to: documenting client activities, general cleaning and sanitation, supporting kitchen and preparing meals, computer usage, common areas, bedrooms rooms, laundry machines, etc. Staff assist residents with basic independent living skills including but not limited to: cooking, cleaning, job prep, schoolwork, etc. Ensures all residents are home by curfew, following house rules, program guidelines, and community expectations. Staff provide emotional support to clients, as well as support through life skills instruction, and must have appropriate boundaries with clients. Shelter Monitor’s contact staff and/or authorities in the event of client or facility emergencies. If the candidate for this position is in recovery, they must have documented completion from an alcohol and/or drug treatment program and have one year sobriety from alcohol and other drugs. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: Shelter Monitors must be responsible and knowledgeable of program guidelines and rules. They must arrive to work on time, and must have demonstrated problem -solving skills, and be able to assist in managing a variety of situations. Shelter Monitors are required to work within defines limits, subject to direct instruction. They must be able to relate to persons of varied backgrounds, and have familiarity in substance abuse, mental health, and homelessness challenges. Candidates for this position must demonstrate the ability to work effectively with young adults. Candidates must be computer literate, and have the ability to work independently, as well as with colleagues.

$17.71 per hour. Additional 5% bilingual Spanish speaking stipend.