Shelter Monitor

If you have a passion for helping others in our community and are looking for a new challenge in your career, we would love to chat with you! H/H is looking for coworkers to join us who:

• Have experience working in human services
• Align with our mission, vision, and values as a non-profit organization
• Love to work collaboratively within their team
• Are looking for a part time or full time role

Principal Function

The Monitor provides security and support for the residents in the emergency shelter program. Monitors are accountable for keeping visual observation of the facility and resident needs. They assure that the facility is maintained in a safe, neat and sanitary condition.

Duties And Responsibilities:

• Monitor Residents and housing facilities in the Shelter
• Maintain and enforce all safety and security procedures in a respectful manner
• Make sure Residents’’ non-counseling needs are being met
• Maintain a safe and healthy environment
• Explain and monitor policies and procedures established by Helping Hands such as health, sanitation, cleaning and maintenance requirements and facility regulations
• Advise Residents of facility upkeep and program rules and responsibilities
• Demonstrate use and care of the facility and equipment e.g. laundry and common areas to Residents
• Prepare meals for assigned shift
• Clean rooms and prepare beds for incoming clients
• Mediate minor issues and conflicts and report any violations to Case Manager or other assigned staff member

Qualifications:

• High school graduate
• Strong written and communication skills
• At least one year experience working with an at risk population
• 1-2 years of Mental Health Experience preferred
• 2-3 years of Shelter Experience preferred

Other Requirements

Appointment is subject to a satisfactory background check

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Mental health counseling: 2 years (Preferred)
• Shelter & Recovery Home Monitors: 3 years (Preferred)
• written and communication skills: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person