Hypothermia Shelter Coordinator - PART-TIME

About us

StreetLight Community Outreach Ministries is a small non-profit in Woodbridge, VA. We serve the homeless and impoverished in our community. We have a supportive, rewarding work environment.

We run a temporary hypothermia shelter for homeless adults. It is open Nov 1, 2024 - Mar 31, 2025 when the temperature or wind-chill is 32 degrees or less. We need a part-time Shelter Coordinator to manage the shelter and staff. This is a temporary part-time, seasonal position, but it is vital to protecting those in-need during the winter months. Preferred work schedule would be Fri-Sun with some on-call work as required.

The Hypothermia Shelter Coordinator is responsible for implementation and oversight of StreetLight’s Hypothermia Shelter project, serving homeless adults.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

· Oversees the Shelter's day to day operations, staff and guests receiving services. Ensures operations run safely and smoothly.

· Manages 6-10 staff (RA, Security) and volunteers. Monitors staff documentation and provision of services. Ability to plan, organize and direct the work of others; ability to supervise and support staff.

· Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; ability to present recommendations clearly and concisely.

· Supervises the intake and exit of guests receiving services.

· Supervises and arranges transportation when needed for guests accordingly.

· Supervises and if needed coordinates and plans meals for the guests daily.

· Schedules staff hours accordingly based on the operations needs and availability.

· Provides oversight of guest intake process.

· Coordinates and oversees the maintenance of program facility and equipment to ensure compliance with relevant health, fire and safety codes.

· Maintains inventory with a continuous system targeted to being cost effective and within the operations budget.

· Ability to troubleshoot and problem solve.

· Ability to work effectively, calmly and in a professional mannerism under duress at all times. Provides crisis intervention using safe crisis management techniques.

· Treats all staff and guests in a fair diplomatic manner. Takes disciplinary action when needed in accordance with the operations policy.

· Recognizes illicit behaviors, mental health and offers and oversees services put in place accordingly.

· Collaborate and maintain a professional working relationship with community agencies, partners, city, state and federal officials

· Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.

· Completes incident reports, bed census and other administrative duties needed.

· Completes guest data entry into HMIS and carries out other data entry requirements as needed.

· Maintains quality program practices, enable staff participation in continuous quality improvement.

· Ensures program and staff compliance with all agency and housing program policies and procedures.

· On call duties as needed.

· Other duties requested by the Supervisor.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills

· Excellent management skills

· Computer proficiency (MS Office, Email/Online Navigation)

· Ability to comply with contract requirements

· Internal motivation, self-initiative

· Critical thinker, proactive problem solver

· High standard of quality of work and a professional demeanor

· Strong interpersonal skills and ability to liaise with all staff levels

· Knowledge of HMIS System helpful

This job operates in the former Bill Mehr Drop In Center, set up to serve as a hypothermia shelter for homeless individuals during November 1, 2024 and March 31, 2025 and works with a population who may experience mental illness, substance use, disability, HIV/AIDS and other chronic illness.

Must pass local and state background checks and have a valid driver's license.

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, and/kneel. They must also use hands to type, handle and feel. The employee is frequently required to talk or hear and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10lbs. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $25.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Evening shift
• On call
• Weekends as needed

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25