Shift 1 (AM): M 9am-1pm, Tu-W, 7am-11am, Sa 9am-1pm, Su 7am-11am (20 hours/week)

Shift 2 (PM): W-Sa 5pm-11pm (24 hours/week)

Are you ready to make an impact in your community?

Mercy House provides dignified housing and comprehensive supportive services to a wide variety of homeless subpopulations including, but not limited to, adult men and women, families, mothers and their children, veterans, chronically homeless individuals, persons living with HIV/AIDS, individuals overcoming substance addictions, and those who are both physically and/or mentally disabled.
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We strive to assist our residents in the areas of economic, emotional, and spiritual well-being to enhance self-esteem as well as a sense of pride. We value accountability, integrity, and self-sufficiency. Mercy House is grounded in the belief that every person is born with inherent dignity and that homelessness is an affront to that dignity.

Our Goal is Simple: To end the cycle of homelessness of those who enter our system of care.

This role will provide support at Bakersfield's Homeless Shelter, working the listed shifts that includes weekends and holidays.

Introduction:

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 weekends, morning and evening, and holiday shifts. This position reports directly to the Emergency Shelter Site Lead. Dependability, responsibility, and the ability to communicate effectively and respectfully are mandatory skills. Fluency in Spanish is a significant value.

Qualifications:

Possess a high level of tolerance and understanding for individuals who present for services with urgent multiple case management and health needs. Ability to perform crisis intervention as needed; Ability to complete job duties that are guest focused, trauma informed, and housing focused.

Shelter Support:

Goal: Ensure a safe and client focused environment for guest 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 facility 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
• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs.

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

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $17.50 per hour

Expected hours: 24 – 31 per week

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• 403(b) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Patient demographics:

• Adults

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Every weekend
• Holidays
• Night shift

Application Question(s):

• Please state if you are looking for Full Time, Part Time, and/or On-Call shifts. (Answer Required)
• Are you related to or know any current/former employees of Mercy House? (Answer Required)

Experience:

• Mental health counseling: 1 year (Preferred)
• Cleaning: 1 year (Preferred)
• Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person