La Mesita Family Shelter - Overnight Support Partner

The Overnight Support Partner at La Mesita Family Shelter, part of A New Leaf, plays a vital role in providing support, safety, and guidance to families experiencing homelessness. This overnight position ensures a secure and welcoming environment, assists with shelter operations, and offers compassionate support to residents during evening and nighttime hours. Responsibilities include monitoring the facility, addressing resident needs, and maintaining a clean and safe space. Join a team dedicated to helping families regain stability and achieve long-term success.   Hourly Pay Rate: $21.50 Schedule: Thursday - Monday 11pm - 7am (Tues/Wed off) Location: Mesa, AZ   QUALIFICATIONS Education:          High School Diploma or GED required  Experience:       0-2 years of experience working with homeless or economically disadvantaged populations preferred, but not required.   Demonstrate and provide strong communication skills both verbally and in writing.   Committed to teamwork and have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.   Demonstrate a basic understanding of Trauma Informed Care.    The skills necessary to engage and work with others from diverse ethnic and cultural groups, coupled with always maintaining professionalism.   DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:   Document (verbal/written) and submit significant and routine paperwork such as shift reports, daily activities, special concerns, client entry/exit forms, etc.   Answer and screen phone calls (multiple lines), and be able to provide resources/screening crisis calls.   Assist with the introduction of program and facility orientation.   Brief residents on program rules, chores, housekeeping requirements, fire safety instructions, social distancing, Universal precautions and assuring adherence.   Participate in resident supervision on a regular basis as required by state law and A New Leaf policy.   Provide varied verbal and physical crisis interventions as needed.   Assist with maintaining program appearance; cleanliness and maintenance of agency physical plant, equipment and/or agency vehicles. May report repairs and maintenance needs.   Prepare and/or assist with meal/snack preparation serving, and cleanup. Responsible for overseeing and coordination of Volunteer Meal Program.   Able to operate 12-15 passenger vehicles, when necessary.    May be required to pick up and transport donations to the Shelter and/or our Donation Center.    Compliance/Requirements:    Class One Fingerprint Clearance Card  Valid Driver’s License with reliable transportation  Current Auto Liability Insurance  39 Month Motor Vehicle Record  Must Be At Least 21 Years of Age

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