Shelter Attendant at SHELTER, Inc.

Fairfield, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Jun, 26

Salary

18.5

Posted On

25 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Facility Monitoring, Safety Assurance, Emergency Response, Maintenance Reporting, Participant Interaction, Confidentiality, Conflict Resolution, Meal Service Assistance, Volunteer Orientation, Inventory Management, Donation Handling, Administrative Tasks, Data Entry, Food Handler Compliance, Security Monitoring

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Work Location: Beck Ave. Shelter located in Fairfield, CA Employment Details: Full time, hourly position. Must have availability for all 3 shifts: Swing shift (3:30 PM-11:30 PM), Graveyard and weekends/ holidays. Compensation: $18.50/hour About the role: We have 2 openings for Shelter Attendants at our Beck Avenue Navigation Center. Our facility temporarily houses up to 90 formerly homeless participants. Shelter Attendants are responsible for the day-to-day participant and facility needs during shift, including responsibility for participant meals, supplies/inventory, facility safety/repairs, cleanliness of the site, interacting with visitors/ volunteers and more! This is a hands-on role where you can truly impact our community every day. If you're ready for a rewarding challenge and want to be a source of stability and hope, we want to hear from you! What you’ll do: Facilities and Security Monitor facility, making rounds every 30-60 minutes, assuring a clean, safe and healthy facility environment. Identify and address hazardous and potentially hazardous items and situations. Respond in emergencies and emergency preparation drills. Identify, document, and communicate the need for prompt correction of facility maintenance and repair issues. Maintain a daily sign-in/out sheet of shelter participants and guests. Clean the facility including, sweeping walkways, sweeping and mopping floors, wiping counters and all surfaces, tables, doing house laundry (washing, drying and folding), emptying trash bins, etc. Assist participants with cleaning activities as needed. Keep the refrigerator, freezer and pantry clean and well organized. Discard food that is past its expiration date. Inventory supplies and furnishings regularly, noting items needed on the designated assigned board for supplies. May act as primary point of contact for donations, accepting only items that meet shelter needs and agency policy. Sort and store all donations. Guest Volunteer and Program Support Uphold the highest standards of confidentiality regarding participant PPI while actively fostering a safe and welcoming atmosphere. Observe and report behavior that violate guidelines or create an unhealthy environment in daily log; complete incident reports and contact supervisor as needed and or appropriate. Handle disputes between participants in a positive professional and respectful manner and diffuse potential stressful/hostile situations prior to occurrence whenever possible. Assist with serving and meal preparation as needed, including assisting volunteer groups that prepare meals. Must follow all food handler requirements when doing so. Serve as main contact with guests and volunteers, orient volunteers to the facility, conduct tours and assist volunteers as needed or when assigned by Shelter Management or Leadership. Provide resource items (i.e. toiletries, diapers, laundry soap, donations, etc.) as requested by shelter participants, noting items on log and taking responsibility to obtain and/or notify supervisor of needed items. Administrative Administrative tasks as assigned, such as updating rosters, photocopying, data entry and creating Word and Excel documents. Assure that all equipment required of the position (walkie-talkies, cell phones etc.) are always charged and ready for use. What you’ll bring: High School Diploma or GED. Experience working with low-income and/or homeless populations. Must have or obtain and maintain ServSafe certification. Position Requirements: Access to reliable personal transportation required Must successfully pass a criminal background check Must provide TB test clearance What we offer: 18 days of Paid Time Off 15 paid holidays, including your birthday! 100% paid medical insurance (Kaiser, Sutter Health, Anthem Blue Cross), dental, vision for employees, 50% for your dependents. 100% paid Group Term Life insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Long-term disability insurance Up to $3,000 Tuition Reimbursement a year 403b with SHELTER Inc., matching contribution Pet Insurance Employee Assistance Program Discount Marketplace Internal growth opportunities We value diversity SHELTER, Inc., is an equal opportunity employer. We believe diverse perspectives drive innovation and lead to better outcomes for the communities we serve. We strongly encourage applications from individuals with varied backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences. Notice: This description is a guide only. Upon hire, you will receive a formal job description.

Responsibilities

Shelter Attendants manage the day-to-day needs of participants and the facility, which includes monitoring safety, cleaning, managing supplies, and interacting with visitors and volunteers for up to 90 housed participants. This hands-on role involves facility rounds, addressing maintenance needs, handling participant disputes, and assisting with meal service and donation sorting.