The Shelter Associate will provide support to participants in a homeless shelter, following procedures and guidelines to maintain a safe and welcoming environment. Responsibilities include responding to crisis situations, completing documentation, and communicating with other staff and volunteers.
Requirements
- Experience working with people in crisis
- Ability to remain calm in stressful and/or emergency situations
- Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing
- Basic knowledge of word processing and typing ability to enter participant information
- Knowledge of the service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics and the appropriate techniques and practices for the participant population
- Ability to interact effectively as a team member and independently with Agency staff and with a diverse participant base
Benefits
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 15 Paid Holidays annually
- 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