What are the responsibilities and job description for the Casual Shelter Advocate position at Stepping Stone Emergency Housing?
This is a great opportunity for someone who is looking for occasional work and wants to do purposeful work in the community for people in need of support!
We are looking for skilled individuals who are available to work at least 20 hours, including least two weekend days per month.
What kind of work will you perform? Assist residents, who are experiencing homelessness, with various tasks. Folks who work overnights may have a little bit different schedule of performing tasks. More commonly, overnight shifts help folks gain access into the building from the front entrance door, monitor the men's and women's wings, complete data entry and perform miscellaneous chore tasks (as needed).
Primary Duties:
- Supervise, instruct and manage residents in their assigned work training, self-care, and chore sign up, living space and shelter cleanliness, safety and security.
- Perform and complete all assigned documentation.
- Provide front office support, including but not limited to, answering telephones, making copies, resident chore sign up, resident laundry sign-up, accepting donations and working with volunteers.
- Conduct resident intakes and process one-night stays.
- Ensure established protocol for all policies, procedures and code of ethics are followed.
- Ensure the upkeep and cleanliness of the shelter. Including, but not limited to, shoveling & salting the patio & loading dock, cleaning the back office, etc.
- Assist with meal preparation, cooking, and serving as needed.
- Maintain kitchen safety and sanitation standards in accordance with SSEH food safety protocols.
- Receive updates and briefings from the previous shift and give updates and briefings to the next shift.
- Attend and participate in staff meetings, staff training programs, and supervisory sessions.
- Maintain confidentiality standards as outlined in the personnel handbook.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Skills:
- All casual advocates will be required to work every other weekend, which includes both Saturday and Sunday shifts. This expectation will be in addition to the existing requirement of working a minimum of 20 hours per month.
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or at least 2 years of experience in related field preferred. Non degreed equivalent experience may be considered.
- Must pass background study, per MN Department of Human Services guidelines.
- Experience is preferred for those who have worked with individuals who are experiencing homelessness, and/or have mental health, and/or chemical health issues.
- Ability to work and communicate both as a team and independently.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to lift 50 pounds or more.
- Ability to work in a setting with diverse people and communities.
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to lift, carry, and/or otherwise move donations weighing up to 50 pounds around Stepping Stone property.
Benefits: Earned Sick and Safe Time and holiday pay
About Stepping Stone Emergency Housing: Stepping Stone Emergency Housing provides emergency shelter and critical support services to program participants, 18 and older, who are experiencing homelessness as they strive towards self-sufficiency.
Stepping Stone is the only organization of its kind in the counties of Anoka, Washington, Dakota, Scott, and Carver. We are part of the Suburban Metro Area Continuum of Care.
We are an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourage BIPOC, LGBTQIA , veterans, persons with disabilities, people with lived experience, members of marginalized communities, and non-traditional applicants to apply.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $21.00 per hour
Ability to Commute:
- Anoka, MN 55303 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $21