Shelter Operations Specialist; 2nd Shift

Shelter Operations Specialist (2nd Shift)
About this position

About Primavera Foundation and Job Summary

The Primavera Foundation is co-creating pathways out of poverty through outreach, housing, workforce development, comprehensive community development, and home ownership and financial education.

The Primavera Men’s Shelter provides up to 90 nights of shelter to approximately 50 men nightly.

The program is essential to single men experiencing homelessness. Services provided to participants include meals, showers, hygiene products, some clothing, and case management to assist participants in obtaining more permanent housing and income from either employment or mainstream benefits.

The Shelter Operations Specialist (SOS) works to create and maintain a peaceful, supportive, and safe environment, models sound decision-making, positive personal accountability, and encourages paths toward self-sufficiency and positive outcomes. The successful candidate will be most comfortable working as part of a team, will be outgoing, enthusiastic, and personable, driven to achieve results and enable the success of others, and conscientious about following guidelines and established parameters.

Currently Hiring For:

• 2 nd Shift (Wednesdays through Sundays: 2:00 p.m.
  
  - 10:30 p.m.)
• Mondays and Tuesdays off

* Will vary to meet the needs of the facility*

• D ifferential Pay, from 6 p.m.
  
  - 6:30 a.m. you make $2.50/hr on top of your hourly pay
• Hazard Pay, an additional $150 paid in a lump sum to your first check each month
• Flexible Hours with the option of working four 10-hour days or five 8-hour days
• Robust benefits package (Medical, Dental, and Vision)
• 401(k) with company match

• High school diploma or equivalency
• 1 year of experience working with people experiencing mental health concerns, substance use, housing insecurities, or lived experience.
• Proficiency with computer systems and software, including database programs.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends as needed and be flexible to meet shelter needs.
• Reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, and proof of current registration and insurance coverage to attend off-site meetings and travel between locations.
• Serv Safe Certification, or ability to obtain.
• Mental Health First Aid Certification, or ability to obtain.
• First Aid and CPR certification, or ability to obtain.
• Level 1 Fingerprint clearance card, or ability to obtain.

• One year of experience working with people in a shelter setting, or trauma-related work experience, or direct behavioral health services.
• Extensive Knowledge working with people experiencing addiction or mental health issues.
• Extensive Knowledge of community services and ability to coordinate.
• Knowledge of Service Point (HMIS) system to easily transition into the position.

• Knowledge of issues facing people who are homeless.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse populations including participants, volunteers, and other shelter employees.
• Empathy, persuasiveness, and orientation to enable others to succeed.
• Cross-train in all duties and shifts to meet the needs of the shelter.
• High structure and detail orientation, balanced with drive to accomplish timely results and ability to adapt to change.
• Working knowledge of emergency procedures, including fire evacuation, participant medical and behavioral concerns.
• Ability to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Comfort working with individuals with mental health and/or substance abuse issues.

• Residential, multiple-bed shelter environment indoors, with internal office, common eating, and sleeping areas, moderate noise levels, and requiring outdoor surveying of property in a desert climate.
• Ability to work at desk workstation and throughout common areas, standing, bending, stooping, and ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds.
• If driving a Primavera vehicle, must possess a valid Arizona driver’s license and submit proof of a clean driving record.