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Mercy House

Shelter Specialist (6402)

santa barbara, CA

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About this opportunity

Mercy House lists this Shelter Specialist (6402) opportunity in santa barbara, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Santa Barbara, CA 93103

Salary Range: $23.25 - $23.25 Hourly

Status: Full-time, Non-Exempt |Payrate:$23.25/Hour | Schedule:Monday - Thursday: 6:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. ;Friday - Sunday: Off

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.

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

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

Qualifications

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

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Worksite address

santa barbara, CA, 93190, US

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