Shelter Worker

Hours: Evenings, weekends or overnights. Day babysitter.

Location: 1100 East Adams, Springfield IL 62703

Job Description: Supervise residents in the Transitional and Emergency Shelter and assist with all activities, including resident intakes, bed checks, evening meal preparation, laundry, ensure security and confidentiality.

Responsibilities: The essential functions include, but are not limited to:

• Maintain a safe, supportive environment within the shelter and surrounding facility.
• Monitor facility to maintain safety of clients and the shelter space.
• Assist our clients with shelter routines.
• Support clients in understanding and abiding by all shelter procedures.
• Help clients work through conflict with others living in the shelter.
• Keep shelter clean, restock supplies, and complete shelter laundry.
• Communicate observations and interactions with clients to Shelter case manager and shelter management through documentation in our daily log.
• Set-up meals, that abide by all food safety guidelines.
• Intervene in client crises under the direction of shelter management.
• Complete documentation for meal donations, and as needed, for client reporting.
• Assist with the maintenance, organization & cleaning of our facility.
• Treat clients in a culturally sensitive manner.
• Adhere to organization policy, procedures and professional code of ethics.
• Complete all duties as assigned and additional duties as required.
• Participate in program, department and organization meetings and relevant trainings as required, as well as inter-organizational groups that provide assistance and advocacy to homeless women.

Requirements: Experience in Social Services preferred but not mandatory. Must be 21+, High School Diploma. Valid Drivers License. Flexible, patient and a heart for working with people. Dependable transportation. Dependable childcare where applicable.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Paid time off

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)
• High School Diploma or Equivalent

Ability to Commute:

• Springfield, IL 62703 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Springfield, IL 62703: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person