What are the responsibilities and job description for the Shelter Associate position at Upper Valley Haven?
The Upper Valley Haven provides temporary shelter, supportive housing, food, and problem solving to those in need. At the Haven, we invest in our team by providing outstanding benefits, cultivating a culture focused on well-being and personal and professional growth, and offering opportunities to be involved in shaping the organization.
We are seeking candidates who have a passion to help their fellow community members and a willingness to learn. We invite applicants with lived experience to apply.
Overview
We currently have a 1st shift full-time position available in our shelters. Our Byrne Family Shelter accommodates up to 8 families and our Hixon Adult Shelter accommodates up to 20 adults. Our 1st shift position is an active role with shared responsibilities in both shelters on our campus.
Shelter Staff assist guests and visitors with a variety of needs, facilitate daily operations, conduct rounds on campus, and ensure the environment is safe, clean, and welcoming. Shelter staff are able to build positive and supportive relationships and are respectful and accepting of people facing challenges in their lives. Reliability and punctuality are vitally important to ensure the smooth operation of the shelter.
Benefits
Our benefits package includes employer-paid contribution up to 100% of healthcare premiums (medical, dental, vision), paid holidays, over 4 weeks of paid time off, life insurance, and 403(b) retirement plan with up to 3% employer match.
We invest in the growth and development of our staff with a role-based, funded learning and development plan. Staff are encouraged to participate in staff-led committees to identify and advance organizational initiatives. All staff receive regular one-on-one supervision and participate in monthly staff meetings and trainings.
Compensation
The pay rate for this position is $21.00 per hour.
Schedule: 40 hours/week, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Schedule may include both weekdays and weekend days.
Requirements
Critical to the success of this position are:
- Ability to build rapport with a variety of people
- Awareness of poverty, mental health, substance misuse, and homelessness
- Initiative, attention-to-detail, self-motivated
- Proven track record of reliability and punctuality
- Comfortable serving lunch to up to 20 adults while maintaining food safety standards
- Willing to ask questions and seek help when needed
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Ability to focus on individual strengths, skills, and potential
- Works well in stressful situations including occasional crises
- Team-player
- Must be able to bend, move about, and lift up to 50 pounds
- This position requires custodial-type tasks, kitchen skills, laundry completion, restocking supplies, and occasionally clearing and sanding snow on paths
The Upper Valley Haven is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse workplace environment that is welcoming and safe for all. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We are committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.
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