Emergency Shelter Monitor- Part-time 3rd shift, Nights and Weekends

Humility Homes and Services, Inc. (HHSI) is seeking 2 qualified individual to work on a part-time basis, 3rd shift in the Emergency Shelter, this position will rotate weekends off.

Humility Homes and Services, Inc. Mission Statement: Humility Homes and Services, Inc. is committed to ending homelessness by offering housing opportunities and supportive services in the Greater Quad Cities area.

Humility Homes and Services, Inc. is looking for a candidate who will adhere to our agency values, know and implement HHSI’s mission, policies, and procedures; and abide by all city, state, and federal laws, and regulations

Job Description:

The Shelter Monitor will assist guests by checking participants in, providing them hygiene supplies, basic referrals and support as they move towards permanent housing. Must have excellent communication skills, previous work experience with crisis management, mental health issues and substance abuse preferred. Must be capable of preserving the confidentiality of participants. Qualified candidates will have a solid work history, reliable transportation and experience with Microsoft Word and Excel.

Shelter Supervision:

• Greet shelter guests and volunteers with a warm, caring attitude.
• Answer main phone, transfer calls, and answer questions.
• Direct volunteers to appropriate location.
• Refer Participants to mainstream resources including food assistance, meal sites, clothing sites (The Corner Closet) and primary health care.
• Provide for Participants' basic needs by handing out hygiene items, clothing, and bedding.
• Complete daily shift log notes and daily shift checklist duties.
• Assist our Outreach Navigators and Resource Coordinators by identifying most vulnerable individuals and referring them to appropriate services.
• Conduct hourly perimeter checks of the shelter property.
• Enforce shelter guidelines and work with the Safety Officer, Shelter Operations Supervisor and Housing Services Supervisor on behavioral plans for specific participants.
• Complete After-Hours Intakes when necessary.
• Provides crisis intervention and advocacy for participants, as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Documentation:

• Completes daily log notes and incident reports. Files them in the appropriate locations.
• Communicates via email or call to the Shelter Operations Supervisor when critical incidents occur.

Salary:

Based on qualifications. Travel expenses, and some benefits included.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; talk or hear; to stoop, kneel, or crouch; to use hands and arms to reach above shoulder-level and to use of standard office equipment. Lifting up to 50 lbs. is occasionally required. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work environment for this position includes an accessible office environment with a high noise level; scattered-site housing with a variety of accessibility and environmental conditions; and an accessible shelter facility with moderate to occasionally loud noise levels. Environment includes donated food items, which may contain a variety of allergens. Position also regularly required to use janitorial supplies, such as disinfectants, laundry detergent, air fresheners, etc. Shelter, office, and scattered-site housing may occasionally house service and emotional support animals.

Position is open until filled.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $16.52 - $19.34 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) 2% match

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Shift availability:

• Overnight Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Davenport, IA 52802 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Davenport, IA 52802: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17 - $19