Residential Suppoort

Residential Support Staff

Position Information:

• Reports to:
  
  Shift Manager

• Position Type:
  Non-exempt, As-needed/Relief

• Salary: $22 - $24/hour, depending on experience

• Location:
  
  On-site in Denver, CO

About Safe House Denver: Safe House Denver is the only organization in the City and County of Denver that provides both emergency shelter and non-residential counseling and advocacy services exclusively to adult, child, and youth survivors of domestic violence. Founded in 1977, Safe House Denver is deeply rooted in a mission to support survivors in reclaiming their lives.

Position Summary: Residential Support Staff provide as-needed coverage at Safe House Denver’s Emergency Shelter, primarily during weekends, holidays, overnight shifts, swing shifts, and other times when additional coverage is needed. This is an as-needed position and does not have guaranteed hours or a guaranteed schedule. Residential Support Staff select available shifts through a scheduling app based on organizational needs and their availability.

To remain active on the Residential Support Staff roster, employees are expected to work at least one shift every three months. Residential Support Staff may work independently during portions of their shift and are expected to remain on-site for the entirety of the scheduled shift. Staff who are unable to fulfill a scheduled shift must follow Safe House Denver’s established call-off and on-call procedures.

Crisis Line Support

• Respond to callers accessing Safe House Denver’s 24-hour crisis line by:

• Providing trauma-responsive emotional support, crisis intervention, and de-escalation.

• Providing information and education related to domestic violence, trauma responses, coping strategies, and available resources.

• Supporting callers in identifying immediate needs, exploring options, and connecting with culturally responsive community resources and referrals.

• Supporting callers with individualized safety planning, including identifying potential risks and strategies for increasing safety.

• Screening callers seeking emergency shelter according to established procedures.

Resident Intake and Orientation

• Provide initial intake and orientation for new shelter residents when needed. Intakes typically occur when Advocates and Shift Managers are on-site. Responsibilities may include:

• Welcoming new residents and orienting them to the shelter, program, and community living environment.

• Identifying immediate needs and connecting residents with appropriate resources and supports.

• Providing safety planning, emotional support, de-escalation, and crisis intervention during the intake process.

• Completing required intake documentation.

Short-Term Resident Support

• Provide short-term advocacy and crisis support to shelter residents by:

• Providing emotional support, crisis intervention, de-escalation, and problem-solving as needed.

• Helping residents identify immediate priorities, options, and short-term goals.

• Providing information and education related to domestic violence, trauma responses, and coping strategies.

• Connecting residents with appropriate resources and referrals.

• Communicating relevant information to Advocates and Shift Managers to support continuity and quality of services.

Shelter Safety and Community Support

• Help maintain a safe, respectful, and trauma-responsive shelter environment by:

• Supporting healthy community living through de-escalation, conflict management, problem-solving, and crisis intervention.

• Helping residents understand shelter guidelines, expectations, and available supports.

• Facilitating house meetings when appropriate and within the scope of the role.

• Supporting residents with day-to-day needs, including access to food, personal items, and shelter supplies.

• Following established safety, security,…