About this opportunity
Mercy House lists this Shelter Specialist opportunity in santa barbara, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job DetailsJob Location: Santa Barbara, CA 93103Position Type: Part TimeSalary Range: $23.25 - $23.20 HourlyJob Shift: DayJob Category: Shelter Services
Status: Part-Time, Non-Exempt | Payrate: $23.25/Hour | Schedule: Friday - Sunday 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
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
Goal: 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
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
Who can apply
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