Shelter Associate, Overnight-Greeley

Applications accepted on an ongoing basis until position is filled.

Shelter Associate, Overnight-Greeley

OUR PURPOSE

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Denver has been serving Northern Colorado since 1927. We serve tens of thousands of people each year in seven ministries: Marisol Services, Early Childhood Education, Shelter Services, Catholic Charities Housing, St. Raphael Counseling, Family, Kinship, and Senior Services; and Parish & Community Engagement.

Our employees are crucial to our success in achieving our mission to extend the healing ministry of Jesus Christ to the poor and those in need. Catholic Charities provides a work environment where self-motivated and mission driven individuals are recognized and rewarded.

Catholic Charities is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to welcoming applicants and program participants of all faiths; as well as an inclusive and welcoming environment for staff, volunteers, and program participants. Candidates who bring diversity to our team are encouraged to apply.

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

A Shelter Associate at Catholic Charities:

• Follows procedures and guidelines set forth in operating guidelines manual(s) to help maintain structure and order in the living environment.
• Accurately and promptly completes all required documentation/data, including entering relevant resident information in daily logs before ending shift assignment.
• Maintains current knowledge of on-going events and residents by reading old logs.
• Enforces shelter rules uniformly and consistently.
• Responds appropriately to needs and crisis situations, such as mediating basic interpersonal problems between residents and summoning emergency personnel.
• Strives to make volunteers and guests feel welcome.
• Communicates with others staff to resolve problems with individual residents.
• Completes necessary records and reports, including on the computer or manually, as directed.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Experience working with people in crisis.
• Ability to remain calm in stressful and/or emergency situations.
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
• Proficient computer literacy

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
Salary: $18.00
Training: We provide a robust training curriculum that will support our employees throughout their career. Training provided within the first year of employment includes: De-escalation & Safety; Public Speaking; Mental Health First Aid; Substance Abuse & Mental Health; Human Trafficking; Trauma Informed Care; and many more.

Benefits: In addition to being part of a higher purpose while working in a challenging yet rewarding environment, eligible Catholic Charities employees receive a generous benefits package, including:

• Extensive Paid Time Off including 15 Paid Holidays annually (4 weeks accrual for new employees - increasing yearly) promoting work life balance.
• 403b Retirement Plan with Agency contribution of 4% & match up to 2% of annual compensation.
• Choice of 3 PPO Medical Plans (90% of employee's and 75% of dependent’s premiums is paid by Agency), Dental, & Vision starting the 1st day of the month following start date.
• May be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through Federal Student Loans and many more benefits.

ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM? If you are ready to make answer the call and make a difference, please submit your application online at ccdenver.org/careers. We look forward to meeting you!

We conduct background checks as part of our hiring process.

Drug-Free Workplace.

Catholic Charities serves all with respect, dignity, and without discrimination in compliance with all local, state, or federal law. Consistent with applicable laws, Catholic Charities makes all decisions involving any aspect of employment or volunteer relationships without regard to any status or characteristic protected by local, state, or federal law, other than those positions which are deemed ministerial in nature (such as Chaplain requiring a clerical background). Unlawful discrimination and/or harassment is inconsistent with our philosophy of doing business and will not be tolerated. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

EEO/AA

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $18.00 per hour

Work Location: In person