Shelter Lead (Day Shift)
Shelter Lead (Day Shift)
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Job Description
About Cultivate Initiatives:
We are a group of people who work alongside those on the margins to empower individuals and communities through an inclusive range of initiatives and support. We build communities from the inside out through workforce development housing & homemaking and supportive sheltering.
Position Summary:
The Shelter Lead is a non-exempt position working with Menlo Park Village staff to provide outstanding support and services to those living at Menlo Park Village. We are looking to fill a day shift position Tuesday - Saturday 7:30a-4.
Compensation and Benefits:
Full-time non-exempt rate of $26.00/hour
100% employer-paid medical vision and dental premiums
11 paid holidays vacation and sick time
Comprehensive benefits package including health dental and retirement plans.
Opportunity to make a meaningful impact by contributing to the success of a non-profit organization.
Collaborative and inclusive work environment that values diversity and professional growth.
Accountability:
Accountable to the Menlo Park Program Manager
Works Directly With:
Menlo Park staff villagers and volunteers
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Completes required trainings within 30 days of hire (CPR Blood borne pathogens food handlers etc.)
- Values working in an environment with diverse participants and perspectives.
- Has a strong understanding of organizational programs services and community resources.
- Participates in quality assurance of programs services and evaluates processes to improve delivery of services.
- Responsible for supporting the program manager in completing staff supervisions.
- Assists the Program Manager as needed.
- Familiar with crisis response and appropriate reporting.
- Responsible for knowing and following procedures in emergencies and critical incidents.
- Performs intakes and exits of Village neighbors.
- May help lead regular Village meetings.
- Ability to flex schedule to help prepare and attend all trainings and staff meetings.
- Ensures rounds of facility regularly during shift.
- Supports other staff in monitoring clients behavior schedule and activities.
- Builds and maintains neighbor/community satisfaction with the services offered.
- Maintains composure in highly stressful or adverse situations.
- Conducts self within appropriate expected professional boundaries and policies.
- Maintains confidentiality of Villagers and staff.
- Trains new hires on daily operations and role responsibilities.
- Conducts bi-weekly 1:1 check ins with staff on their shift.
- Attends all assigned trainings and meetings unless otherwise approved.
- Performs other duties as requested by supervisor.
- Represent Cultivate Initiatives to various stakeholders and community partners.
- Additional duties for day shift: intakes monthly site inspections pod availability/turnover shopping.
- Additional duties for swing shift: housekeeping pod turnovers managing completion of Niche academy trainings for new staff.
- Additional duties for overnight shift: inventory and overnight tracking
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Excellent time management skills.
- Strong ability to problem solve and make independent judgements.
- Experience with database systems and the ability to train others.
- Being physically present at the SRV for the duration of given shift.
- Ability to reliably show up on time and stay for duration of shift.
- Must be able to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination or religious exemption.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous shelter or peer support experience.
- Previous supervisory experience.
- Understanding of Housing First and Harm Reduction models.
- Valid Drivers License.
Work Conditions and Physical Requirements:
- Work is performed indoors and outdoors in all types of weather.
- Ability to work in environments with varying noise levels from quiet offices to louder industrial settings.
- Ability to occasionally lift and/or move objects weighing up to 30 pounds.
- Work requires the ability to perform repetitive movements of the wrist hands or fingers due to continuous use of computer keyboards and other office equipment.
- Being physically present in the CI offices from 8:30am 4:30pm Monday - Friday
- Must be able to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination or religious exemption
How to apply:
Please submit acover letter and resume
electronically through our website.
The position is open until filled. Applications received by August 15 2025 will receive priority consideration. If a suitable candidate is found during that screening later applications will not be considered. We look forward to speaking with you!
CI is committed to maintaining a safe and secure work environment for employees and neighbors. As part of our hiring process we conduct criminal history checks for the top candidates of all recruitments and driving history checks for candidates of positions that require operating company vehicles. CI also conducts routine drug tests.
CI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CIvalues a diverse inclusive workforce and provides equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individuals race color sex gender identity gender expression religion age national origin or ancestry citizenship physical or mental disability medical condition marital status domestic partner status sexual orientation genetic information military or veteran status vaccination status or any other basis protected by federal state or local laws. If you require accommodation to apply please contact Emily Hutsell at the following number or email.
Questions: or
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
