Evening Security Team Member (Full-Time)

Job Summary
Interfaith Sanctuary Homeless Shelter is currently seeking a full time evening security team member.

Full time position Wednesday through Sunday 4pm-12am. Benefits include paid time off, $1000 HRA card and benefits after 90 days.

Interfaith serves people of all genders, races, religions, and sexual orientation, by providing safe overnight shelter, case management and programs to assist with their transition out of homelessness. We allow individuals who are suffering from a substance use disorder or any mental health issues to stay with us.

The shelter staff play a critical role in supporting the wellbeing of our homeless guests. This work is hands on and provides the opportunity to be a part of changing a person’s life.

Overall Nightly Responsibilities:

• Greeting the guests with a smile, asking them how their day is going. Assess to see if they have any obvious needs that they are not able to meet.
• Providing a safe, structured environment that meets the needs of the guests while maintaining professional and acceptable boundaries at all times.
• Enforce and follow all shelter policies.
• Utilize positive behavioral management techniques including verbal redirection.
• Maintain appropriate boundaries with guests at all times.
• Follow crisis de-escalation protocol by diffusing any conflicts as they arise and communicating with supervisors, and other staff as needed.

Nightly Responsibilities for Security Position include :

• Provide shelter security. We metal detect everyone with a walkthrough metal detector to make sure they do not bring anything inside the building that is not permitted. This includes weapons, drugs and alcohol.
• Assist guests entering the shelter with where to place their personal items.
• Listening and looking to see what is going on around you. Making sure there is no verbal violence going on, everyone is following policy and all guests property is safe and secure.
• Direct reporting to inside staff, if someone is leaving property for the night, or if someone is coming onto property that should not be there.
• Work Directly alongside the Security Lead.
• Note: This is not a bouncer position, but a position where we combine personal judgment and company policies to determine if individuals are able to stay safely.
• Working within the team and independently to complete all shift tasks
• Provide all guests, staff, and volunteers with a safe and secure environment. This includes monitoring guest activities as well as regular walkthroughs of the area.
• General cleaning of facilities including laundry after lights out.

Knowledge and Skills

• Team player who is committed to the common purpose of assisting those in need. Someone that is also willing to jump in and help wherever they are needed.
• Personable, positive, and able to work well with diverse populations.
• Demonstrates an understanding of a variety of human behaviors and is able to defuse hostile situations.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks while maintaining order and remaining calm under pressure.
• Must be comfortable working with individuals who struggle with addiction and mental health issues.
• Must consistently communicate and uphold shelter policies and procedures in a way that supports our guests.
• Ability to operate telephones, computers, and basic electronic and office equipment.

Qualifications: Maturity, a sense of confidence, emotional stability, and the ability to maintain self-control in the midst of difficult circumstances and emergencies are imperative. Ability to represent the agency well and respond professionally in all situations.

Work Environment: Ability to work collaboratively with other staff members, service providers and professionals. Ability to function independently and in a team setting. Ability to establish a respectful relationship with persons served in order to help them gain skills and confidence.

Experience working with individuals that are experiencing a substance use disorder and or have a mental health diagnosis is preferred. Experience in security and de-escalation is also preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, and kneel on an intermittent or continual basis
• Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 35 pounds
• Stretching/Reaching, Stooping (bend at waist) frequently
• This position takes place outside from 5pm-9pm. We have appropriate heating and cooling outside for staff and guests, but you will be expected to dress appropriately for the given weather.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 per hour

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Boise, ID 83702 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16