Shelter Staff
Shelter Staff
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Job Description
The Shelter Staff is responsible for assisting in the daily operations of emergency shelters ensuring the safety cleanliness and comfort of shelter residents. This role involves direct interaction with disaster survivors coordination with shelter leadership and partner agencies and support in maintaining a secure and welcoming environment for all individuals. Shelter Staff play a critical role in delivering compassionate respectful and responsive care to those impacted by disasters.
This position is intended for candidates residing in the immediate or surrounding area. Applicants must currently live within reasonable commuting distance. Relocation assistance is not available.
Essential Functions:
- Greet register and assist shelter residents upon arrival.
- Provide information and guidance to residents about shelter rules schedules and available services.
- Monitor resident safety address concerns and escalate issues as needed.
- Help maintain order and a calm environment in the shelter space.
- Distribute food water hygiene items and other supplies to residents.
- Support shelter cleanliness by conducting routine checks and light custodial duties.
- Assist residents with accessing medical behavioral health and social service resources.
- Report incidents maintenance issues or emergencies promptly to shelter supervisors.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation related to shelter occupancy and resident interactions.
- Collaborate with volunteers community partners and emergency personnel to support shelter operations.
- Uphold traumainformed culturally sensitive and inclusive practices in all interactions.
Requirements
- Experience in social services customer service emergency response or related fields preferred.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to remain calm and professional under pressure.
- Commitment to confidentiality respect and the dignity of all shelter residents.
- Flexibility to work varied shifts including nights weekends and holidays during disaster events.
- Bilingual or multilingual skills are a plus.
CDR Emergency Management is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V and EO/AAN/D. Must be able to work in the United States to apply.
Employment Type
Temp
