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Hudson River Housing improves lives and communities through housing with compassion and development with vision. We are dedicated to building strong, sustainable communities by developing and preserving quality affordable housing and helping families and individuals obtain and maintain housing through education, advocacy and support services.
We are a committed group of people from all backgrounds who care deeply about our community and want to make it a better place.
Position: Shelter Care Coordinator
General Description:
The Shelter Care Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the guests of the Webster House Shelter in accordance with the program’s policies, procedures and regulations. The staff are responsible for ensuring that shelter guests are able to have their essential needs met and safety is maintained. In this position, staff will work with guests who may experience mental health issues, substance use disorder, former incarcerated persons, and those with various medical and/or trauma related issues. These services may include providing general information, handing phone calls, crisis services, housekeeping, documentation and other duties necessary for the functioning of the Shelter.
Principal Duties:
Qualifications:
Education/Knowledge: BA/BS in human service field preferred and or HS Diploma
Experience: Two years related work experience with the homeless population. If HS Diploma, must have 5 years work related experience and competent reading and writing skills along with strong communication skills.
Required Behaviors : Able to remain calm during stressful situations. Must have sensitivity toward the homeless population and ability to comfortably and effectively relate to individuals of diverse backgrounds and be respectful of cultural differences. Must be responsible, organized, non-judgmental, able to work independently and as part of a team. Must have a strong commitment to personal and professional ethics and standards and be able to set and maintain appropriate boundaries. Must remain respectful to clients at all times.
License Requirements: Valid NYS Driver’s License required. Must have a valid license to transport clients as necessary.
Physical Demands : Must be able to climb multiple sets of stairs. Must be able to lift a minimum of 25 pounds.
Other: Home or cellular telephone required. Basic computer literacy necessary. Specific clearances may be necessary depending on the position being hired for.
Salary: $16.83 per hour
Location: Poughkeepsie, NY
Immediate Supervisor: Shelter Manager
Equity is a core value at Hudson River Housing. We believe in promoting a culture that decenters bias, celebrates difference, enhances equitable communication, and nurtures relationship building.
It is important to us that community members have access to stable means of economic growth. We are continually committed to hiring from within our community including applicants with lived experience that can inform and strengthen our work.
Hudson River Housing is dedicated to maintaining a work environment that is free from harassment and discrimination on the basis of age, race, creed, color, national origin (including ancestry), religion, gender or sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), alienage or citizenship status (unless required by law), disability, reproductive health decision making (including, but not limited to, the decision to use or access a particular drug, device, or medical service), marital status, partnership status, caregiver status, domestic violence victim status, familial status, military status, unemployment status, genetic information (including genetic characteristics), or any other protected status under federal, state, or local laws. Hudson River Housing is dedicated to the fulfillment of this policy with respect to all aspects of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, transfer, training, promotion, compensation, termination, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.
Full Time
$92k-128k (estimate)
06/11/2024
06/28/2024
hudsonriverhousing.org
POUGHKEEPSIE, NY
50 - 100
2010
GAIL WEBSTER
$10M - $50M
Business Services
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