Part Time Shelter Coordinator​/Floater

Volunteers of America Colorado invites applications for a part‑time Shelter Coordinator in the Denver Metro Area. The role involves rotating 30‑minute break coverage for shelter staff, managing facility operations, supporting participants, and maintaining program safety and cleanliness.

• Provide rotating 30‑minute break time coverage for shelter program staff.
• Assume responsibility for managing the facility during coverage periods.
• Support and coordinate with other staff in delivering housing stability and support services for individuals and families experiencing homelessness.
• Ensure participants’ needs are met, maintain safety and wellbeing, and keep the facility clean.
• Maintain confidentiality of all information and participate effectively within and across teams.
• Manage the milieu and address any participant conflicts promptly, including contacting emergency personnel and completing required reports.
• Serve as a resource for analyzing and solving problems, staying abreast of current issues and theories within the field.
• Oversee general program facility maintenance—cooking, cleaning, supplying linen and personal items, conducting walk‑throughs, enforcing rules, checking chore completion, setting and checking alarms.
• Assist in the training and supervision of volunteers during shifts, ensuring proper tracking documentation and indemnity forms are completed.
• Maintain front desk duties: answer calls, take messages, implement participant intakes, accept donations, handle mail, issue bus passes or tickets.
• Act as a mentor to junior personnel, providing guidance on best practice standards.
• Perform all duties in accordance with the Social Work Code of Ethics.

• Single‑staffed while on duty; responsible for participants’ safety.
• Required to move quickly up and down stairs during shift for perimeter checks and emergencies.
• Occasional lifting, rarely exceeding 50 lbs.

• Permanent, part‑time position.
• When on duty, may stay at the facility for the entirety of the shift unless approved coverage is established.
• Essential staff on all scheduled shifts regardless of holidays or inclement weather.
• Must utilize the on‑call protocol if unable to fulfill a shift.

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 12:00 am – 4:00 am

• 601 S. Irving Street, Denver 80219
• 1247 Santa Fe Drive, Denver 80204
• 8405
  
  E. Colfax Ave, Denver 80220

18.81 – 20.00 USD per hour

• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Volunteer/Wellness Day
• Tuition Assistance
• Pension and 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Health, Dental, Vision, Pet Insurance
• Life Insurance (including AD&D)
• Accident Insurance
• Employee Assistance/Work‑Life Balance Program
• Employee Discount Program
• Life Lock with Norton
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Volunteers of America is an EEO Employer.

POSITION WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL FILLED.

VISA SPONSORSHIP IS NOT OFFERED FOR THIS ROLE.

Veterans Strongly Encouraged to Apply.

• Models VOACO’s core culture attributes:
  Accountability, Integrity, Respect, Service.
• Models VOACO’s HHS virtues:
  Hungry, Humble, People Smart.
• Utilizes the VOAC database Service Point.
• Ensures equitable and inclusive services.
• Guarantees that program participants have an active voice in programming.

• Associate’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience in human services.
• One year of direct human service experience.
• Good organizational and planning skills; works well as part of a team and independently.
• Completion of program credentialing, including criminal and civil background checks within 30 days of hire and fingerprinting.
• Willingness to obtain first aid, AED, CPR, and Narcan training.
• Valid Colorado driver’s license and state‑mandated automobile insurance.
• Possession of a personal vehicle for work‑related travel; mileage reimbursement available.

• Experience with chronic homelessness, severe and persistent mental health concerns, case management, shelter experience, or milieu management.
• Crisis intervention skills.

• Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication.
• Competency with Microsoft Office and cloud‑based applications.
• Excellent time‑management and prioritization skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team‑oriented environment.
• Strong organizational skills.

Employee must be able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to safety or health of self or others. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform essential functions. Inquire about accommodations at HR.