Shelter Support Staff

BACKGROUND
Over the last 68 years, SVdP has grown from a volunteer-led non-profit to the largest human services agency in Lane County with more than 600 employees. Our mission is to assist the poor and those in need of consolation, seeking out and utilizing every resource. Being mindful of the sanctity and dignity of all, any charitable work that advances those goals is within the mission of SVdP Lane County.

Dusk to Dawn and Safe Sleep Sites are a program operated by St. Vincent de Paul Society of Lane County that provides unhoused individuals and couples over the age of 18 with a place to safely sleep and keep their belongings at night. For more details visit our website: https://www.svdp.us/services/shelter-assistance/dawn-to-dawn/

JOB OVERVIEW

The shelter support staff provide supervision to the individuals at the shelter locations. Shifts are various, we have a lot of options to meet your needs!

We currently have swing and graveyard shifts available.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and/or Experience:

• High School Diploma and experience and/or education in social service
• Experience working with individuals in crisis or “at-risk” due to stressful life circumstances preferred

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Monitor tents and surrounding areas for safety
• Effectively communicate and enforce program rules
• Tidy and prepare spaces for the next day, and dispose of abandoned items
• Ability to lift large items up to 50 pounds and perform light maintenance/cleaning as needed
• Ability to maneuver/fill propane tanks using proper equipment. Propane tanks weighing up to 100 pounds.
• Document daily shift reports
• This list is not all-inclusive, and other duties may be assigned

Additional Requirements:

• Capacity to stay flexible under stress and maintain composure while multitasking in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to stay calm in the face of crisis and knowledge of de-escalation techniques.
• Teachable, open to learning
• Self-motivated with willingness to work independently
• Warm, welcoming presence combined with good professional boundaries
• Nonjudgmental approach to a wide range of individuals and lifestyles
• Willing to fill to fill in at other shelter sites as staffing needs arise

All employees and prospective employees of St. Vincent de Paul will receive equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability or any other trait protected by applicable law. Promotions, transfers, training, compensation, benefits and all other employment considerations will be administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability or any other trait protected by applicable law. Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift

Work Location: In person