What are the responsibilities and job description for the Shelter Worker - Temporary position at State of Vermont?
Overview
The Agency of Human Services is seeking compassionate and dedicated Shelter Workers to join our team in Waterbury, Vermont. Shelter Workers play a critical role in providing 24-hour support to individuals and families experiencing homelessness. This position requires a commitment to ensuring a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for all shelter guests. Shelter Workers will assist in addressing guests' immediate needs, and documenting case management requirements, safety concerns, and rule violations. The ideal candidate will have effective communication skills, a desire for helping others, and the ability to work collaboratively with a diverse team. If you are devoted to making a positive impact in your community, we encourage you to apply.
There will be three separate 8-hour shifts daily, a schedule will be created based upon the needs of the program.
Who May Apply
This position, Shelter Worker - Temporary (Job Requisition #51815) , is open to all State employees and external applicants. This is a temporary position. Temporary work is typically for variable hours, and is not expected to be full-time. The State does not guarantee 40 hours of work per week.
If you would like more information about this position, please contact justin.davis@vermont.gov or lily.sojourner@vermont.gov.
Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.
Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.
AHS BACKGROUND CHECKS : Candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position. In accordance with AHS Policy 4.02, Hiring Standards, Vermont and / or national criminal record checks, as well as DMV and adult and child abuse registry checks, as appropriate to the position under recruitment, will be conducted on candidates, with the exception of those who are current classified state employees seeking transfer, promotion or demotion into an AHS classified position or are persons exercising re-employment (RIF) rights.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and / or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State's employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.
