Full Time 3rd Shift Emergency Shelter Support Staff

Tedford Housing is seeking a full-time 3rd shift shelter support staff to join our emergency shelter team in Brunswick. Please note, 3rd shift is an awake overnight position.

Acting in a direct-service role, this position will support a safe and secure environment for all guests, contribute to the program by engaging with guests, assist with house activities, and ensure that house rules and guidelines are followed. Shelter support staff conduct initial intakes for guests, maintain basic client records and provide orientation for those entering the shelter. Shelter staff are also responsible for light cleaning duties and organization of commons spaces.

Tedford Housing is looking for organized and energetic team members demonstrating good judgement, a positive attitude, flexibility, with a commitment to the mission of empowering people to move from homelessness to home.

The shelter is 365 days a year, 24 hours a day.

This full-time position is benefited for staff working 32 hours , with a rate of pay of $21/hour with a 3rd shift differential of $2/hour.

Position Qualifications:

• Education in social work or related field of study and experience in direct service provision to people experiencing homelessness, or a comparable combination of work experience, education, and/or training.
• Two years of experience is preferred with a minimum of a high school or GED education.
• Strong communication, de-escalation, and crisis intervention skills.
• Ability to engage with and maintain professional boundaries with diverse populations.
• Ability to work as part of a collaborative team.
• Ability to regularly work as scheduled, with consistent and reliable attendance.

All Tedford employees are responsible for:

• Acting with integrity, honesty and fostering teamwork in an engaged and inclusive culture.
• Treating all staff, volunteers and clients fairly and with respect, responsiveness and courtesy.
• Maintaining client confidentiality.
• Exercising good judgment and discernment when making decisions.
• Accomplishing assigned tasks within established timeframes.
• Following company policies, procedures, standards and guidelines.
• Maintaining adherence to organizational policies for the safety of all staff, clients and volunteers.

Full-Time Benefits Include:  

• 13 Paid Holidays  
• 135 Hours of Accrued Paid Time Off in the first year   
• Health Insurance – employer pays 100% for employee-only coverage  
• Dental Insurance – employer pays 100% for employee-only coverage  
• Vision Insurance – employer pays 100% for employee-only coverage  
• 100% Employer Paid Life, STD and LTD insurance   
• Simple IRA retirement plan w/ 3% employer match after 6 months  
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) access

If you're passionate about making a difference, apply today! Please send your resume to info(a)tedfordhousing.org, with subject line “3rd Shift Shelter Support Staff.” Interviews will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Selected candidates will receive an email to set up an online or in-person interview.  No phone calls please.

Pay: From $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $21