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Mercy House

Site Lead

buena park, CA

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Mercy House lists this Site Lead opportunity in buena park, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Buena Park, CA 90620 Position Type: Full Time Salary Range: $25.00 - $25.00 Hourly Job Shift: Swing Job Category: Shelter Services Mission Statement: "To be a leader in ending homelessness by providing a unique system of dignified housing opportunities, programs, and supportive services."

Status: Full-Time, Non-Exempt | Pay: $25.00/hour | Schedule: Monday: 3:00pm-11:00pm, Tuesday: 7:00am-3:00pm, Friday-Sunday: 3:00pm-11:00pm

Job Summary

The Site Lead is responsible for overseeing daily operations at the Emergency Shelter Program, including managing shelter staff, client activities, and services while ensuring a safe, client-centered environment. This position involves crisis intervention, staff support, coordinating volunteers, and maintaining facility organization. The Site Lead also assists with administrative tasks, such as supply coordination and reporting, and participates in training and staff meetings.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Shelter

Assist in the implementation of all shelter activities to ensure quality delivery of services.

Oversee all shelter staff, security, and client activities

Oversee distribution of services and all program services while on duty

Assist in the coordination of volunteers and support services

Oversee the organization of supplies and facility’s needs

Management

Support shelter staff during designated shifts

Assist in various aspects of staff’s duties

Assist in coordinating and managing special group events and holiday events

Provide crisis/conflict intervention

Communicate any staff or shelter issues to Program Manager

Administration

Coordinate supply and service needs

Assist with securing necessary resources

Assist with record keeping and reporting

Miscellaneous

Attend staff meetings and training workshops as needed

Assist with general duties (stocking supplies, copies, fax, phone calls, etc.)

Enhance job performance by applying up-to-date professional knowledge gained by attending seminars and conferences and reviewing professional publications

Perform ad hoc projects as appointed by Supervisor

QualificationsRequirements:

Experience

Possess a high level of tolerance and understanding for individuals who present for services with urgent multiple case management and health needs

Ensure a client-focused, trauma-informed, and housing-focused shelter approach

Ability to perform crisis intervention as needed

Previous shelter experience is preferred but not required

General

Ability to work effectively with a diverse population; plan, organize and prioritize duties; perform crisis intervention as needed; clearly communicate information and instructions verbally and in written form; maintain a positive, professional and safe environment while on duty; and establish and maintain effective working relationships with others

Dependability, responsibility, and the ability to communicate effectively and respectfully

Fluency in Spanish is of significant value

Physical Requirements

Ability to lift, bend, push, and pull up to 50 pounds

Prolonged periods of standing and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment

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Mercy House must reserve the right to modify, supplement, rescind, or revise all job descriptions to meet the overall needs of Mercy House except as to any language that establishes that the employment relationship is at the will of either the staff member or Mercy House.

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buena park, CA, 90622, US

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