Shelter Associate Byrne Family Shelter, 32 Hours

Shelter Associate Byrne Family Shelter 32 Hours

Upper Valley Haven White River Junction VT

At Upper Valley Haven we provide temporary shelter supportive housing food access and problem-solving support to neighbors experiencing hardship. We are committed to creating a community where everyone has access to safety stability and opportunity. Our team is guided by compassion respect accountability and a belief in every persons strengths and potential.

We are currently seeking compassionate reliable and team-oriented individuals to join our Byrne Family Shelter team.

Current Openings

Day Shift

Friday through Monday

8:00 AM 4:30 PM

Evening Shift

Monday through Thursday

4:00 PM 12:30 AM

About the Role

Shelter Associates play a vital role in creating a safe welcoming and supportive environment for families experiencing homelessness. Working directly with shelter guests you will help maintain daily operations respond to guest needs support community expectations and contribute to a positive living environment.

This position is ideal for individuals who are compassionate adaptable and able to balance empathy with accountability. Successful candidates will be comfortable working with children and adults from diverse backgrounds and will approach their work using a trauma-informed strengths-based lens.

What Youll Do

• Build positive and supportive relationships with shelter guests
• Welcome new guests and help orient them to shelter expectations
• Maintain clean safe and welcoming shelter spaces
• Assist with housekeeping laundry room preparation and daily operations
• Conduct regular building and campus safety rounds
• Respond calmly and appropriately to crises conflicts medical concerns and behavioral challenges
• Complete shift notes incident reports and other required documentation
• Collaborate with coworkers volunteers and community partners
• Support special activities and events
• Participate in team meetings and supervision

What Were Looking For

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Reliability professionalism and sound judgment
• Ability to build rapport with people from diverse backgrounds and experiences
• Commitment to maintaining professional boundaries
• Flexibility and willingness to work collaboratively as part of a team
• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations
• Comfort working in an environment serving families and children
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds and remain active throughout a shift

Qualifications

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid drivers license

Preferred

• Associate or bachelors degree in human services or a related field
• Experience working in a shelter residential or social services setting
• First Aid/CPR/AED certification (or willingness to obtain; training provided)

Compensation & Benefits

Starting Pay: $22.00 per hour

Upper Valley Haven offers a comprehensive benefits package for employees working 20 hours or more including:

• Employer-paid contribution of up to 100% of medical dental and vision premiums
• Life and long-term disability insurance
• Generous paid time off
• Paid holidays
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
• Professional development and training opportunities

Join Our Team

If you are passionate about supporting families building community and making a meaningful difference in the lives of others we encourage you to apply.

Apply today through Upper Valley Havens Employment Opportunities web page.

Upper Valley Haven is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building a diverse inclusive and welcoming workplace where all employees and applicants are treated with dignity and respect.

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