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Job Description
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Located in Roseburg, OR
Salary : 21.15
Shelter Support Specialist
Are you interested in helping the local homeless population of Douglas County? Do you have a heart for people and helping them succeed? If you said yes, then this position is for you!
JOB SUMMARY
Act as a host for a local shelter. Ensure that guests are welcomed to the shelter, treated with respect and dignity while providing basic daily living needs.
21.15 / hour
Graveyard 10 : 30pm - 7am
1 shift differential between 10 : 30pm - 5am)
Monday - Sunday availability
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION :
Have a heart for working with people.
Maintain confidentiality.
Redirect unwanted behaviors and deescalate situations as they arise.
Understand and implement any necessary emergency procedures.
Assist volunteers and donors as needed.
Oversee and perform facility clean up, including bathroom areas and trash disposal.
Assist guests with departure.
Assist guests with organization of personal space.
Remain calm and use good judgment during confrontational or high-pressure situations.
Follow all safety rules and practices and perform work in a safe manner.
Communicate in a professional, respectful and courteous manner with all employees, clients, and others with whom the shelter may work. Contribute to a successful work group and foster a team-oriented culture through positive interactions, active listening, meaningful collaborations, and the constructive exchange of ideas.
Complete designated job tasks, special projects and all other duties as assigned to meet team, department and agency goals while actively demonstrating accountability, high levels of employee engagement, and responsibility for achieving desired outcomes and measurable results.
JOB REQUIREMENTS :
Knowledge of community resources; knowledge of and experience in empowering individuals, understanding of low income / homeless people and the causes of poverty and homelessness.
Able to work with people in crisis.
Organizational skills; good record keeping skills; use of standard office equipment which includes automated systems and equipment.
Communicate effectively in both oral and written forms.
High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 18 years of age or older.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :
The physical environment requires the employee to work both inside in a temperature-controlled environment and outside in an environment with temperature extremes of hot and cold.
Able to lift and carry up to 25 lbs.
Stand, walk, bend, sit, push / pull
Jennifer
Express Office : Roseburg
741 Northeast Garden Valley Boulevard
Roseburg, OR 97470
Salary : $21
