What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fulltime Shelter Worker n- Multiple Openings position at Agate Housing and Services?
Shelter Worker
Title : Shelter Worker
Reports To : Shelter Program Manager
Schedule : 3rd shift, 3pm - 11pm, occasional on-call shifts
Compensation : $22.73 - $23.10 DOQ
Job Classification : Hourly, Non-Exempt
Union Representation via the AFSCME Local 999
Agate Housing and Services is an innovative and collaborative nonprofit organization whose mission is to end homelessness and relieve hunger through action and advocacy. We progress toward this goal by providing emergency services, shelter, and housing programs for individuals and families. We meet people experiencing homelessness where they are and accompany them on their journey to safe, stable housing and a healthier life. We believe that housing is a basic human right.
Agate Housing and Services Values :
Integrity : Consistently doing the right thing even if it isn't the popular thing.
Equity : Fighting the status quo by actively examining and changing the way things are done to better represent the people who are most impacted by homelessness and hunger.
Humanity : Understanding how these issues impact us- the community, our staff, and the people we work with- as a collective and developing relationships by establishing trust when we put in work to understand the needs of people experiencing homelessness and hunger.
Creativity : Responding to the needs of the community with innovative and unique solutions.
Benefits of working with us :
- Competitive pay
- Medical insurance
- Employer-paid Dental and Life Insurance
- Generous PTO
- Flex Spending Account
- Health Savings Account
- Free Employee Assistance Program
- Floating holidays
- Retirement plan with employer match, up to 3%, deferred
- Referral Bonus Program
Position Overview :
The Outreach and Shelter Department serves single adults through our emergency response programs. Our programs include Shelter, Street Outreach and the Welcome Center. Through these programs, we often encounter individuals along the broad spectrum of homelessness from recently homeless to chronically homeless individuals. The goal in each of these programs is to build rapport and assist in connecting individuals to stabilize their housing and achieving self-sufficiency.
The Shelter Worker will manage daily operations of the shelter. This position works closely with other shelter employees in a team atmosphere to ensure consistent, safe operation of the shelter for all guests and volunteers. Primary responsibilities include answering phones and performing intakes for new shelter guests, monitoring guest behavior, light housekeeping, meal preparation, meal service, administrative work, documentation, and data entry. Additional responsibilities include regularly attending staff meetings and representing Agate's shelters at community meetings and trainings.
Position Responsibilities :
Operational Duties & Hospitality - 65% of workload
Administrative Duties & Documentation - 30% of workload
Required Qualifications :
Successful applicants will embrace the following perspectives :
Successful applicants will have the following skills and abilities :
Experience that gives applicants the required skills, abilities, and perspectives listed above are commonly gained through one or more of the following :
In addition, applicants must :
Preferred Qualifications :
We encourage applicants with lived experience to apply, however, those that have received services from Agate Housing and Services within the last two years are ineligible for employment.
Agate Housing and Services is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and strives to promote an environment that is diverse and inclusive where all individuals are treated with dignity and respect. Agate Housing and Services is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from people of color, indigenous people, persons with disabilities, and LBGTQ individuals.
Salary : $23 - $23
