Daystation Adult Shelter Support

If you’re looking for an opportunity to do meaningful work in your community, join the passionate, community-minded team at the Committee on Temporary Shelter! For 40 years, COTS has worked in Chittenden County to find solutions to end homelessness creatively; we aren’t afraid to try new things. We are looking for team members who are passionate about doing good and creative thinking. COTS offers a competitive benefits package, including access to healthcare, retirement savings, robust time off, and benefits focused on supporting human services professionals with mental and emotional wellbeing.

COTS strives to create a supportive, collaborative, and fun work environment…consider joining us on our mission to end homelessness!

The Daystation is our day time drop in center for individual adults and is open 365 days a year, from 9:00am - 5:00pm. Our emergency shelter programs provide opportunities for individuals without housing to have a safe, secure place to stay and have their basic needs met, such as showers, laundry facilities, access to food, and more. We make every effort to welcome and provide a safe and inclusive space to our guests.

This Daystation Adult Shelter Support position is full time. The primary responsibilities are to ensure the safety and wellbeing of COTS guests. This includes, but is not limited to:

• Build trusting relationships with guests and ensure COTS is a welcoming, safe environment for all guests.
• Maintain the daytoday upkeep of the shelter, including regular cleaning and maintenance.
• Support guests with meeting the expectations and requirements of shelter programs. This includes enforcing shelter policies such as checkin times, quiet hours, and respectful behavior.
• Maintain an uptodate knowledge of community resources and agencies to ensure guests have access to robust support, such as referrals to substance use recovery agencies, food banks, financial support agencies, and more.
• Assist guests with meeting their needs through access to hygiene products, food, medical support services, and other community support services.
• Support and facilitate social engagement and skillbuilding opportunities.

Position Qualifications:

• High School degree or equivalent; undergraduate degree in Social Work, Criminal Justice, Psychology, or other related field preferred. A combination of coursework and experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• A minimum of one year of experience in a customer service or direct service role; prior experience in human services preferred.
• Demonstrated conflict management and deescalation skills.
• Ability to work with individuals with mental health, medical, substance abuse, and employment issues.
• Experience working with with individuals experiencing homelessness and crisis intervention is preferred.
• Knowledge of local resources and services for individuals and families is preferred.

All positions at COTS require a commitment to our mission: Advocating for long-term solutions to end homelessness and provide emergency shelter, services, and long-term housing for Vermonters who are experiencing homelessness or are marginally housed.

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays

We are a team of passionate individuals who believe in the value and dignity of every human life. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer; we do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We embrace diversity and encourage all to apply.

About COMMITTEE ON TEMPORARY SHELTER

For 40 years COTS has been working in Chittenden County to creatively find solutions to end homelessness; we aren’t afraid to try new things. We are looking for team members with a passion for doing good and creative thinking. COTS offers a competitive benefits package including access to healthcare, retirement savings, and robust time off, as well as benefits focused on supporting human services professionals with mental and emotional wellbeing. COTS strives to create a supportive, collaborative and fun work environment...consider joining us on our mission to end homelessness!