Shelter Monitor
Description

A client of MWS currently has openings for Full-Time, Part-Time Shelter and PRN Monitors. If you have a desire to work with a team of caring professionals that offers hope, empowerment compassion, hospitality and chance for independence, you can help us solve homelessness for our community.


Summary/Objective


Assist in overseeing the daily operation of the Emergency Shelter, ensuring that activities are carried out in a safe, professional manner in safe, trauma-informed, well-maintained facilities. Primarily evening and overnight hours.


Essential Functions:


Ability to serve clients with dignity and respect, in a non-judgmental way. Peter & Paul does not discriminate based on race, religion, sexual orientation, etc. and expects all employees to do the same.


Attend all regularly scheduled staff meetings.


Willingness to take a Trauma Informed approach to addressing clients.


Assist in tracking all outcomes according to good practice standards/funder requirements.


Assist in overseeing volunteers.


Monitor evening and weekend food preparation and serving.


Perform minor secretarial tasks, including but not limited to: answering phone(s), answering door(s), filing, photocopying, responding to emails, etc.

Complete or attend all staff trainings.


Provide a non-bias written record of client behaviors and situations for each shift worked, including client violations and staff actions taken.


Ensure cleanliness and good order of office and facilities.


Ensure client compliance with program policies and procedures.              


Assist in receiving and storing in-kind donations.


Link clients with linens, hygiene supplies, and other stock supplies as requested by clients or staff, as well as outside resources. 


Ensure avenues of egress for all clients at all times.


Regular attendance and punctuality are required to perform this job effectively.


Perform other services or duties as required by Shelter Director.




Requirements

Required Education and Experience

* Minimum High School Diploma or GED with 3-4 years’ experience working for an agency serving clients experiencing substance abuse, severe and persistent mental illness, dual diagnosis, homelessness, and/or HIV/AIDS OR minimum Associate’s Degree with two years’ experience working for an agency serving clients experiencing substance abuse, severe and persistent mental illness, dual diagnosis, homelessness and/or HIV/AIDS.

 *CPR and first aid certification preferred.

 *Knowledge of HIPAA/privacy standards and professional boundaries required.

Salary is $12.00/hr .working the 3-11pm shift (mon-fri) flexibility with days of the week