HFS Program Staff - On Demand

Boulder Chamber; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 26,867 - 38,265; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Sick leave

Job summary

A community-focused organization in Boulder seeks a compassionate individual to join their Program Staff team, offering sheltering services to homeless adults. Responsibilities include maintaining a safe environment, providing client support, and assisting with resource access. This part-time role features flexible shifts and a starting pay of $23.64 per hour, with additional compensation for Spanish proficiency. Ideal candidates should possess strong communication skills and a desire to support the homeless population.

Qualifications

• Desire to work with the homeless population in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 50lbs.
• Bilingual Spanish and ASL speakers are encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Work with staff and volunteers to maintain a supportive environment.
• Provide information regarding shelter programs and resources.
• Enforce shelter policies consistently.
• Assist clients with basic needs and services.

Skills

Communication skills

Crisis management

Teamwork

Bilingual Spanish

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

All Roads has been a fixture in the community since 1982, providing a bed, meals, services and dignity to single adults experiencing homelessness. Our mission is to create avenues to stable housing from a foundation of safe shelter and supportive services. All Roads has a strong culture of collaboration, communication, creativity, compassion and support, which yields an inclusive and engaging dynamic within the organization.

Job Summary

All Roads seeks a compassionate, resilient individual looking to make a positive impact on their community by working as a member of our Program Staff team. As a client's first and primary contact with All Roads, Program Staff play a key role in providing our sheltering services. You will be helping to create a safe, calm, and supportive environment for homeless adults in our community while working to end their homelessness.

This position is intended for covering shifts on an as needed basis and will not have regularly scheduled hours. Day, evening, night shifts and on-call shifts are available to be picked up. This position is great for someone who desires a flexible schedule.

Primary Responsibilities

• Work as a team member with other staff and volunteers to maintain a safe, calm and supportive environment for adults experiencing homelessness.
• Provide information to clients regarding Shelter programs, policies, and available community resources.
• Enforce Shelter policies and boundaries in a consistent manner.
• Provide on-call support as needed, with compensation provided for on-call availability.
• Handle multiple tasks and work productively in an environment where there are frequent interruptions.
• Perform duties including: client intake process, answering the phone, answering the door, cleaning, assisting clients with basic needs, assisting clients with accessing resources, making appointments for clients with in-house service providers as well as outside agencies, relaying client messages while maintaining confidentiality, taking donations, giving tours, assist clients with housing sign ups and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Desire to work with the homeless population and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Must be able to attend monthly staff meeting 2nd Wednesday of each month from 2:30-4:00 pm.
• Willingness to work holidays.
• Ability to remain calm and respond quickly to a crisis.
• Requires standing for long periods of time, exposure to inclement weather, able to lift up to 50lbs.
• Excellent communication skills, exchange of communication through various mediums, proficient computer skills, ability to use Microsoft Office applications and multiple databases.
• Bilingual Spanish and ASL speakers encouraged to apply.

Compensation

• $23.64 per hour
  • + $1.50 per hour for proficient Spanish speakers.
• Paid time off, sick leave.

All Roads is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

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Job Type : Part-time

Education Level : High School

Job Function : General

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