What are the responsibilities and job description for the Homeless Shelter Monitor position at Beacon Inc?
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Beacon, Inc. is an essential local nonprofit addressing extreme poverty in Bloomington, IN, especially known for our work with people experiencing homelessness. We are a tight-knit, mid-sized organization with 30 dedicated, smart, and compassionate employees. We work hard in very difficult circumstances but thrive through a positive, supportive work environment.
We are looking for team members with a huge heart for people experiencing poverty, who are passionate about bringing their skills to this amazing work!
JOB DESCRIPTION
Beacon Inc. is currently seeking to fill a Shelter Monitor position for our overnight homeless shelter, A Friend's Place, which is open seven days a week from 5pm to 8am. Applicants must have availability for the 3rd shift (1am to 8am) and over the weekend.
The Shelter Monitor job duties include overseeing the nightly shelter operations, monitoring and assisting our 40 guests, providing guidance on shelter policies, crisis intervention, behavioral management, maintaining a safe and peaceful living environment, and keeping track of guest attendance.
Essential skills include a passion for helping people experiencing homelessness, compassion for all kinds of people, an ability to set clear limits/boundaries with kindness, conflict resolution/de-escalation skills, and clear communication skills. Ability to work with and without onsite supervision, quick thinking in emergencies, basic local resources knowledge, good reading, writing and computer skills.
A degree in a social service or related field, and prior experience with marginalized populations will be highly valued but not required. Lived experience is a plus!
Understanding and upholding the values of diversity, inclusivity and equity are a must. We are a LGBTQ affirming shelter that requires significant understanding for transgender guests.
Working Conditions and Physical Demands: occasional moving of objects up to 50 pounds, moving about to accomplish tasks and moving from one workstation to another. Constant communication with others to exchange information. Busy, multi-tasking environment.
Beacon, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity Employer, which means we extend equal opportunity to all individuals without regard for race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, gender identity, housing status, disability, handicaps, veteran status, or sexual orientation.
Beacon is a United Way Member Agency.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.22 per hour
Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k) 3% Match
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Overnight shift
- Weekends as needed
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- De-escalation: 1 year (Required)
- Social Services/Case management: 1 year (Required)
Shift availability:
- Night Shift (Preferred)
- Overnight Shift (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Bloomington, IN 47403: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16
