Shelter Staff

Join our team as a Shelter Staff member and make a difference in the lives of those seeking refuge and support.

We are looking to fill many SHELTER STAFF Spots

Full-Time Spots Available

Full-Time 12:00 AM – 8:00 AM Shelter Staff

Full-Time 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM Shelter Staff

On-Call Shelter Staff openings

Position Summary:

Shelter staff provides oversight of the shelter and assist with the needs of each client. This person will be responsible for the maintaining the health and safety of homeless individuals who need transitional shelter.

Essential Functions:

· Welcome and record attendance for participants and monitor clients movement.

· To orient new resident to all house procedures.

· Provide a safe, friendly, supportive, and inviting environment.

· Work compassionately with those who have difficulty engaging.

· Respond appropriately to emergency situations.

· Maintain daily recordkeeping and reports as well as an accurate bed list.

· Set up tables for meals, hand out bedding, clothing, and toiletries when necessary.

· Ensure facility is cleaned, and that participants have completed chores assigned.

· Other duties needed to help drive our vision, and fulfill our mission, of “The Poor should never be treated poorly”.

Education/Experience:

· High school diploma or GED Required.

· Bachelor’s degree in related field PREFERRED.

· Equivalent work experience with social services and/or homeless programs a plus

Qualifications and Skills:

· Ability to demonstrate empathy, warmth, compassion, genuineness, and positive regard for all residents.

· Ongoing awareness of community resources

· Ability to use plain and simple language to communicate.

· Strong verbal and written communication skills

· Able to effectively manage deadlines.

· Works well under pressure.

· Willingness to consent to and the ability to pass a criminal background check, and drug screening. Fingerprinting background check is mandatory and is paid by the candidate.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Weekends as needed

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Wilmington, DE (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Wilmington, DE: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15