Homeless Shelter Logistics (4229)

Status: Full-Time, Non-Exempt | Payrate: $20.50/Hour 
Schedules:

• Swing Shift: Sunday-Monday 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM, Friday-Saturday 6:00 AM - 2:00PM
• PM Shift: Tuesday-Wednesday & Friday-Saturday 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Job Summary: 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 weekend, morning and evening and holiday shifts. Dependability, responsibility, and the ability to communicate effectively and respectfully are mandatory skills.  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 
Shelter Support 
Goal: Ensure a safe and client-focused environment for guests 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 guests
• Assist with shelter setup and maintenance   
• Assist with general cleanliness and safety of facilities 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   

Administration 
Goal: Assist 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   

Requirements:   
Experience 

• 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

General 

• Reliable transportation required 
• A flexible work schedule including some schedule changes, some weekends, and evening shifts to meet the department’s needs 
• The ability to communicate clearly, effectively both in written and verbal form as well as respectfully are mandatory skills 
• Multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment  
• Navigate urgent matters while upholding a degree of flexibility  
• Work effectively with a diverse population  
• Rapid prioritization   

Physical Requirements 

• Enter units with program staff as needed  
• Ability to lift, bend, push, and pull up to 50 pounds 

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