Shelter Worker - Part Time

Shelter Worker Position

This is substitute, non-benefitted, non-exempt position that reports directly to the Residential Services Director. Substitute positions always available for all shifts

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides shelter coverage and direct client services during isolated daytime, evening, and weekend shifts.
• Hours vary between 8am and 10pm.
• Conducts client screening and assessment for Shelter program.
• Teams with Residential Services Director or Lead Service Coordinator on eligibility.
• Completes all paperwork related to shelter intake/admittance
• Enforces shelter policies and procedures
• Provides crisis intervention to clients residing in shelter
• Mediates conflicts between clients residing in shelter
• Assists with inventory and management of food, shelter supplies, and donations as directed
• Maintains accurate client case records
• Completes funding statistics as assigned by Residential Services Director
• Maintains client confidentiality at all times
• Maintains shelter security at all times
• Attends staff and clinical meetings as employment schedule permits
• Adheres to Heartly House philosophy, policies and procedures
• Other duties as assigned by Residential Services Director

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• BA/BS in Human Services or related field. Experience in shelter settings preferred. Related practical experience may be substituted for a portion of education.
• Maturity, reliability, dependability
• Ability to assess situations, work independently, show initiative and flexibility in meeting client needs
• Must successfully complete Heartly House training within probationary period

Resumes and letters of interest may be sent to shelter.dir@heartlyhouse.org.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 5 – 20 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Weekends only

Application Question(s):

• What shift(s) are you available to work?
• If you have previous shelter or hotline experience, please provide details, including name of employer and dates.

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Frederick, MD 21701: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person