What are the responsibilities and job description for the Shelter Advocate position at Stepping Stone Emergency Housing?
Purpose: To assist residents, who are experiencing homelessness, on their day-to-day needs, and work closely with other staff and volunteers, encouraging resident accountability, action and completion of programming in order to achieve long-term, stable housing.
We are looking for someone who is available for full-time day shift position with an every-other-weekend rotation (8:30 AM – 5:00 PM).
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.
- 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 personnel handbook.
- Perform on-call duties on a weekly rotation with Shelter Advocate team.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits of Working for Stepping Stone Emergency Housing:
- Generous PTO and 10 additional paid holidays
- Health and dental insurance, including flexible spending accounts and an HSA match
- Long- and short-term disability, and life insurance up to annual salary but not to exceed $50,000
- Transportation Reimbursement
- A one-of-a-kind shelter environment in which you will have a direct hand in changing someone’s life
Qualifications and Skills:
- 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.
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. We are a one-of-a-kind organization whose staff walk alongside our residents to break their cycle of homelessness.
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.
Pay: $21.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
Salary : $50,000