Shelter Attendant

Title:

Shelter Attendant

Company:
TVCCA - Thames Valley Council for Community Action, Inc.

Location:

downtown Norwich

Compensation: $23 per hour, 12-hour shifts, per diem

This position will work closely with a second attendant to set up the shelter, ensure that all policies are followed by all staff and shelter attendees for the duration of the shelter’s opening, and clean up after the shelter closes each morning. This role involves cultivating relationships with other employees and shelter attendees, managing multiple priorities at once, and ensuring the safety of all shelter attendees.

• Set up the shelter before opening
• Ensure all policies are followed by staff and attendees during operation
• Maintain safe environment for all shelter attendees
• Cultivate relationships with employees and attendees
• Manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Clean up after shelter closes each morning

• At least one year of combined education and experience in social work, mental health provision, substance abuse counseling, community action, or other related fields
• Proven ability to verbally communicate effectively
• Demonstrated clear decision-making abilities
• Empathy and ability to work effectively in partnership with other providers and attendants

Entry level

Per diem (12-hour shifts)