Warming Station Shelter Staff - Oneonta

Ready to Launch Your Career in Human Services? 🚀


Join Catholic Charities as Warming Center Staff and Make a Real Difference!

Are you looking for meaningful work that truly impacts lives? Catholic Charities of Delaware, Otsego, & Schoharie Counties is seeking compassionate, reliable individuals to join our team as Warming Center Staff during the 2025–2026 season.

This is more than just a job—it’s a chance to be a lifeline to those experiencing homelessness during the coldest months of the year. If you're someone who wants to give back, support your community, and work in a purpose-driven environment, we want to hear from you.

Why Join Catholic Charities?


When you join our mission, you become part of an organization built on compassion, service, and community impact. We believe in the power of caring, and we are proud to serve those in need every single day—including holidays.

What You’ll Do as Warming Station Staff:


You’ll be at the heart of our mission, ensuring that guests at our warming center feel safe, supported, and cared for. Your responsibilities will include:

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  Monitoring guests and ensuring safety during both indoor and outdoor hours—whether they’re awake or sleeping

  
  


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  Providing respectful assistance with forms and applications for services

  
  


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  Keeping an accurate daily guest log and reporting to your supervisor

  
  


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  Enforcing warming center policies with professionalism and compassion

  
  


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  Setting up the center at the start of each shift (including cots, bedding, snacks, beverages, and entertainment supplies)

  
  


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  Creating a welcoming, calm, and supportive atmosphere for all guests

  
  

Program Schedule:


📅 Runs November 2025 through April 2026


🕒 Open every day—including holidays


⏰ Flexible part-time hours (7–14 hours/week) Choose from two convenient shifts:

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  Evening: 5:00 PM – 12:30 AM

  
  


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  Overnight: 12:30 AM – 8:00 AM

  
  

Compensation:


💵 $30.00/hour November - April; Training rate $18.00/hour


Make a difference while earning competitive pay!

What We’re Looking For:

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  High School Diploma or GED required

  
  


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  1 to 3 years of experience working with individuals experiencing homelessness or vulnerable populations

  
  


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  Empathy, reliability, and strong interpersonal skills

  
  


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  Ability to remain calm, professional, and compassionate in all situations

  
  

Ready to make your impact this winter?


Become part of something bigger—apply today and help us bring warmth, safety, and support to those who need it most. 

We value work-life balance and offer some stellar benefits:  

· A diverse and inclusive work environment  

· Employee Assistance Program  

· Employee Discounts (movie tickets, hotels, flights, amusement parks, etc.)  

· Exciting referral bonuses  

· Ongoing training and development  

· Recognition and Awards  

· Career Growth  

· A collaborative team culture  

Take a look at our Benefits Brochure!

Catholic Charities is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering a workplace where every individual can shine their brightest.  

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Law:  

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)  

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Know Your Rights  

Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA)