What are the responsibilities and job description for the Weekend Shelter Monitor position at Wesley Shelter, Inc?
Wesley Shelter – Shelter Staff Weekend
Wesley Shelter Inc. is the domestic violence and sexual assault response agency in Wilson County. Wesley Shelter has been serving the Wilson community through its many programs since 1983. Services include: 24-Hour Crisis Line, Domestic and Sexual Violence Response, The Edward Y.C. Thorne Safe House, Legal Services, Therapy, Children's Programs, Hispanic Outreach Services, Community Education, Prevention Services, The Clothes Line and more.
The primary roles of this position are to provide a safe, stable and welcoming environment for our Safe House guests during their stay.
Shift Time: 8am to 3pm – Saturday and Sunday
- Monitors the security of the Safe House and residents. Sets alarm system at appropriate time, when necessary.
- Is aware of safety issues and can access 911 when warranted.
- Monitors shelter guidelines and submits appropriate incident reports to Shelter Coordinator.
- Completes shelter logs and required documentation for each shift.
- Provides support to residents.
- Provides crisis line coverage during shift. Follows protocols regarding domestic violence/sexual assault and homeless calls. If shelter is at capacity, locates another safe shelter or accesses hotel.
- Protects residents’ information and complies with confidentiality guidelines.
- Completes intake packets with residents, completes safety planning, helps new residents settle into shelter and make sure they have what they need.
- Makes appropriate referrals to staff members for agency services. Provides community resource information as well.
- Evaluates the need for shelter repairs or the needs of clients and reports them to Executive Director
- Provides donation and food delivery information.
- Responds to all other needs as prescribed by Shelter Coordinator.
- Attends shelter staff meetings and training opportunities.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $13.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Weekends only
Work Location: In person
Salary : $13
