Overnight, Shelter Specialist
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Job Location:
Buena Park, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Status: Full-Time Non-Exempt
Payrate: $21.50/Hour
Schedule: Saturday Sunday Monday: 11:00pm - 7:00am; Wednesday/Thursday: 11:00 pm - 7:00 am
Job Summary: The Shelter Specialist Overnight is responsible for supporting the Emergency Shelter Program during overnight shifts ensuring the cleanliness and safety of the facility. Key duties include performing nightly deep cleans conducting wellness checks providing emergency support and assisting with program logistics such as food distribution and transportation. This position requires strong communication skills and the ability to work with a diverse vulnerable population.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Logistics and Safety
Goal: Maintain the safety and serenity of residents protecting against external and internal disruptions
- Provide an active staff presence during assigned overnight shifts
- Assist with general cleanliness and safety of facility including emptying trash cans and cleaning-up spills and general groundskeeping
- Perform nightly deep cleans across site to ensure overall health of facility
- Resolve any conflicts and file incident reports when necessary
- Provide necessary emergency support and follow emergency procedures
- Conduct safety and wellness checks
- Communicate potential concerns with security staff to ensure staff and guest safety
- If program utilizes fleet vehicles Provide late-night transportation services
Program Support
Goal: Assist Program Manager with program functions and activities
- Encourage and discuss progress toward housing with shelter guests
- Provide general support for guests
- Observe and report concerns violations and general events in daily staff logs
- Provide Late-night meals and organize early-morning food distribution
Requirements:
Experience
- Possess a high level of tolerance and understanding for individuals who present for services with urgent multiple case management and health needs
- Ensure a client-focused trauma-informed and housing-focused shelter approach
- Ability to perform crisis intervention as needed
- Ability to work in sync with licensed third-party security officer team
General
- Attend staff meetings and training workshops as needed
- A flexible work schedule including some schedule changes some weekends and evening shifts to meet the departments needs
- Detail-oriented and computer proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel required
- Fluency in Spanish is of significant value
- A valid California drivers license and proof of auto insurance are required
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift bend push and pull up to 50 pounds
- Prolonged periods of standing and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
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E-Verify Participation Poster: English & Spanish ( Right to Work Poster: English & Spanish ( House must reserve the right to modify supplement rescind or revise all job descriptions to meet the overall needs of Mercy House except as to any language that establishes that the employment relationship is at the will of either the staff member or Mercy House.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Sales Experience
- Crane
- Customer Service
- Communication skills
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Microsoft Word
- Case Management
- OSHA
- Team Management
- Catheterization
- Microsoft Outlook Calendar
- EHS
About Company
Status: Part-Time, Non-Exempt | Pay: $21.50/hour | Schedule: Thursday-Friday: 1:30pm to 9:00pm; Saturday-Sunday: 1:00pm to 9:00pmJob Summary: The Safety Specialist is accountable for delivering supportive services and logistical assistance to the Emergency Shelter Program during assig ... View more
