Evening and Weekend Shelter Operations Lead

Heading-Home-Inc.-1; Lawrence (MA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Heading Home in Lawrence, MA is seeking a Relief House Manager to run the shelter program in the evenings and on weekends. This part-time, non-exempt role reports to the Program Coordinator and requires overseeing resident intake, policy enforcement, and overall house operations within the program guidelines.

Applicants should have a High School Diploma or GED and preferably two years of experience with homeless or disenfranchised groups.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; some college preferred.
• Two years of experience with homeless and/or disenfranchised groups preferred.
• Ability to work alone and handle crises with good judgment, adequate communication skills both written and oral.

Responsibilities

• Manages the operations of the program during the evening and weekends.
• Responsible for admitting residents as they enter shelter with Heading Home, and ensuring the appropriateness of each resident for placement at the Shelter.
• Responsible for making supplies available.
• Reads and updates staff logs with any and all-important information that occurs during their shift.
• Maintains appropriate logs of evening and weekend activities.
• Attends scheduled staff meetings.
• Adheres to all agency and program policies, procedures and rules.

Skills

Crisis management

Written and verbal communication

Independent work

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Heading Home in Lawrence, MA is seeking a Relief House Manager to run the shelter program in the evenings and on weekends. This part-time, non-exempt role reports to the Program Coordinator and requires overseeing resident intake, policy enforcement, and overall house operations within the program guidelines.

Applicants should have a High School Diploma or GED and preferably two years of experience with homeless or disenfranchised groups.