Shelter Specialist, Overnight

Mission Statement:  To be a leader in ending homelessness by providing a unique system of dignified housing opportunities, programs, and supportive services.

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-Status:
Full-Time, Non-Exempt Pay: $22.00/hour

Schedule:

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday: 11:00pm - 7:00am | Tuesday, Friday: OFF 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 neededA flexible work schedule including some schedule changes, some weekends, and evening shifts to meet the department’s needs

Detail-oriented and computer proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel required

Fluency in Spanish is of significant valueA valid California driver’s 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-Mercy House is an E-Verify employer. E-Verify is an Internet based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA) that allows participating employers to electronically verify the employment eligibility of their newly hired employees in the United States. Please click on the following links for more information.

E-Verify Participation Poster:
English & Spanish (https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/)E-Verify Right to Work Poster:
English & Spanish (https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/%.pdf)
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