Direct Support Shelter Advocates - Immediate Start!

Delta-T Group North Jersey, Inc.; Lowell (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated social services organization is seeking Direct Support Shelter Advocates in Lowell, MA. The role involves providing support to homeless families in a shelter environment, ensuring safety, and assisting with daily operations. Candidates should have experience working with at-risk populations, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage crises effectively.

Qualifications

• Experience working with homeless individuals or at-risk populations.
• Ability to handle crises with good judgment.
• Current CPR and First Aid certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Initiate and maintain social interactions with shelter residents.
• Ensure safety and security through rounds and monitoring.
• Assist with meal preparation and maintain cleanliness of the shelter.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Communication skills

Social interaction

Job description

With over 30 years in business, the Delta-T Group has built a reputation for referring highly qualified professionals for rewarding short and long-term independent contract opportunities.

Our Client is seeking Direct Support Shelter Advocates. Immediate Start!!! .

Summary of Client's Description Of This Opportunity
This position is part of a 24 hours a day, 7 days a week team of professionals providing shelter and support for homeless families. We are responsible for the provision of basic services to clients and for the safe day to day operation of the shelter. The overriding goals of the shelter is to move families out of shelter and this position supports that culture in all ways possible. The shelter is located in Lowell, MA.

Our client's current needs are for first shift (8am-4pm), second shift (4pm-12pm), and third shift (12pm-8am)

Key responsibilities of the position:
*Initiate and maintain appropriate social Interactions with residents and assist residents as needed
*Conduct rounds of shelter to maintain safety and security of residents
*Assist with preparation, serving and cleanup of meals during the shift
*Intervene if a resident in crisis (medical, mental health, interpersonal)
*Complete assigned tasks of shift
*Maintain order and cleanliness of the shelter
*Monitor bedrooms, bathrooms, and dayrooms to maintain the safety and security of residents and the premises
*Attend and participate in monthly staff meeting and any other required trainings
*May be involved in rooms clean ups and packing rooms


Client's Requirements
*Previous work with homeless individuals and/or families, disabilities or other at-risk populations
*Ability to work alone and handle crises with good judgment, adequate communication skills - both written and oral
*Current CPR and First Aid Certifications are a plus .
*Must be able to occasionally ascend/descend stairs up to three or more sets, frequently move equipment weighing up to 5-20 lbs., and remain in a stationary position 50% of the time
*Additional Essential Functions
*Sitting, standing, reaching above, stooping, bending, pushing, pulling, traversing, thinking, speaking, writing, concentrating, interaction with others.

Company Mission
Delta-T Group's mission is to provide cost-effective, reliable referrals, and innovative referral solutions, for the social services, behavioral health, allied health and special education fields, for the betterment of independent behavioral health professionals seeking new opportunities and those needing care and support.

Additional Information
Candidates applying to this role also usually have experience or interest in other roles including Direct Support Professional, DSPs, Care Givers, Aides, Home Health Aide, Mental Health Technicians, MHTs, Behavior Health Technicians, BHTs, and Youth Care Workers.