Shelter Staff

Unity Shelter, Inc. is a provider of basic needs support, emergency shelter and transitional housing to those experiencing homelessness in Corvallis and Benton County. Creating a safe space for people to rest, recover, and connect with supportive services is central to our mission.

Position: Non-congregate and congregate Shelter Staff

Reports to: Unity Shelter Executive Director or delegate

Hours: Our programs are staffed 24/7 with standard day, swing, and overnight shifts.

Position Summary: This position provides primary supervision and support for Unity Shelter's programs. Staff are expected to deliver services in a manner that respects diversity, is trauma-informed, and maintains safe conditions.

Location: Multiple locations throughout Corvallis, OR

Position Responsibilities:

• Supervising activities in and around the shelter and managing access for shelter residents.

• Consistently monitors participant behavior to provide a safe environment for all on-site.

• Periodically clean/disinfect shared spaces.

• Engage shelter residents to check on conditions, ensure compliance with shelter behavior rules, and identify needs for referral to partner providers.

• Managing access through the main gate, monitoring the parking area, and managing guest check-in/out.

• Maintaining documentation in Shelterware regarding residents on-site, incidents, and other issues.

• Participates in Unity Shelter required training related to Housing First principles, Trauma-Informed Care, Crisis Intervention & Prevention training, bloodborne pathogen training, and other training deemed necessary to the position.

• Implements de-escalation tools & practices, conflict resolution, crisis management, critical decision-making; supports peers in these practices.

• Engage with community members, provide hospitality.

• Substitutes for other staff when the need arises.

• Communicates policies to participants, staff and visitors to ensure understanding of procedures.

• Protects participant confidentiality.

Desired Skills and Experience:

• A minimum of one year of experience working with people experiencing homelessness is recommended

• Familiarity with and ability to apply trauma-informed care approaches in client interactions

• Commitment to equity and inclusion

Unity Shelter is committed to creating and harboring a diverse team of staff, interns and volunteers. We pride ourselves in being an equal opportunity employer and all volunteers will receive consideration without regard to race, ethnicity, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, religion, criminal history, disability, age, or veteran status.

Unity Shelter complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for employees and volunteers with disabilities. If reasonable accommodations are needed to participate in the interview process and/or perform essential job functions, please contact Shawn Collins, Unity Shelter Executive Director.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching (eligible after 6 months of employment)

• Flexible schedule

• Free SamFit membership

• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 10-hour shift

• 8-hour shift

• Day shift

• Holidays

• Monday to Friday

• Night shift

• On-call

• Weekends as needed

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 per hour

Salary : $17