Evening Shelter Support Specialist (Trauma-Informed)

Mercy House; Huntington Beach (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercy House in Huntington Beach is seeking a part-time Shelter Specialist to provide supportive services and logistical support for the Emergency Shelter Program during evening shifts. You will help with shelter setup, maintain cleanliness, and conduct neighborhood patrols while delivering crisis intervention in a trauma-informed manner.

Key duties include coordinating with volunteers and vendors, updating service calendars, and ensuring a safe, guest-centered environment.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering trauma-informed services in shelter settings.
• Ability to perform crisis intervention as needed.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist shelter activities to ensure trauma-informed, guest-focused service delivery.
• Encourage progress toward housing for shelter guests.
• Maintain shelter setup, cleanliness and safety of the facility.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Crisis intervention

Spanish language

Job description

Mercy House in Huntington Beach is seeking a part-time Shelter Specialist to provide supportive services and logistical support for the Emergency Shelter Program during evening shifts. You will help with shelter setup, maintain cleanliness, and conduct neighborhood patrols while delivering crisis intervention in a trauma-informed manner.

Key duties include coordinating with volunteers and vendors, updating service calendars, and ensuring a safe, guest-centered environment.