Evening Shelter Operations Specialist (4-Day Week)

Economic Mobility Pathways, Inc; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Retirement planning

Healthcare benefits

Four-day work week

Job summary

Economic Mobility Pathways, Inc in Brighton, MA, is seeking a Residential Specialist to help ensure the smooth operation of our shelter, focusing on facility operations and resident support rather than direct caseload management.

This role offers an evening shift (3pm–12am), Sunday through Wednesday, with a four‑day work week for most direct service positions. Starting pay ranges from $22.34 to $23.84 per hour, with benefits including tuition assistance, retirement planning, and healthcare.

Qualifications

• Experience working with diverse populations is a plus.
• Strong communication skills, written and verbal.
• Ability to stay composed in high‑pressure situations.

Responsibilities

• Shelter Operations & Support: Maintain daily shelter functions and assist with general facility procedures.
• Facility Management: Help with heating and setting out meals and keep living spaces clean and comfortable.
• Environmental Support: Foster a positive shelter environment and respond to resident needs.
• Participant Engagement: Partner with Program Mentors to assist residents with housing applications and accessing resources.
• Community Facilitation: Participate in meetings and occasionally lead or assist with mini-workshops for residents.

Skills

Bilingual (Creole/Spanish)

Education

Associate degree in human services

Job description

Economic Mobility Pathways, Inc in Brighton, MA, is seeking a Residential Specialist to help ensure the smooth operation of our shelter, focusing on facility operations and resident support rather than direct caseload management.

This role offers an evening shift (3pm–12am), Sunday through Wednesday, with a four‑day work week for most direct service positions. Starting pay ranges from $22.34 to $23.84 per hour, with benefits including tuition assistance, retirement planning, and healthcare.