Shelter Specialist

Shelter Specialist (7114)# Shelter Specialist (7114)
Santa Barbara, CA 93103## Overview Salary Range $23.25 - $23.25 Hourly Position Type Full Time Job Shift Morning Category Shelter  Services## Description
** Status:
** Part-Time/Full-Time Available, Non-Exempt |
** Payrate:**$23.25/Hour |
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* Schedule:

** Monday - Thursday 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
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* Job Summary:

** The Shelter Specialist is responsible for providing supportive services and logistical support to the Emergency Shelter Program during designated shifts. This position requires a flexible work schedule including some weekend, morning and evening and holiday shifts. Dependability, responsibility, and the ability to communicate effectively and respectfully are mandatory skills.
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* Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

**** Shelter Support
** Goal:
Ensure a safe and client-focused environment for guests to quickly end their homelessness.
* Assist in the implementation of shelter activities to ensure quality, guest focused, and trauma informed delivery of services.
* Encourage and discuss progress toward housing with shelter guest
* Assist with shelter setup and maintenance
* Assist with general cleanliness and safety of facilities including emptying trash cans and cleaning-up spills.
* Assist with receiving and verifying orders from vendors, completing tally sheets
* Post and update signs and service calendars
* Audio Equipment set up and monitoring
* Assist in the organization of supplies and facilities needs
* Conduct neighborhood patrols to minimize potential impact on the surrounding community
** Administration
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Assist administrative duties that support program services.
* Assist with keeping detailed daily summary sheets
* Assist with record keeping and reporting
** Miscellaneous
* ** Assist with guest services and program activities if necessary
* Complete ad hoc projects as appointed by Supervisor## WS
** Requirements:
**** Education and Experience
*** Possess a high level of tolerance and understanding for individuals who present for services with urgent multiple case management and health needs.
* Ability to perform crisis intervention as needed
* Ability to complete job duties that are guest focused, trauma informed, and housing focused.
** General
* ** Reliable transportation required
* A flexible work schedule including some schedule changes, some weekends, and evening shifts to meet the department’s needs
* The ability to communicate clearly, effectively both in written and verbal form as well as respectfully are mandatory skills
* Multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment
* Navigate urgent matters while upholding a degree of flexibility
* Work effectively with a diverse population
* Rapid prioritization
** Physical Requirements*
* • Enter units with program staff as needed
• Answer and respond to phone queries
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Ability to lift, bend, push, and pull up to 50 pounds