Housing-First Shelter Specialist

Mercy House; Ventura (CA); Vor Ort; USD 24.000 - 34.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Mercy House in Ventura, CA is seeking a Shelter Specialist for the Emergency Shelter Program. You will support shelter operations on a morning shift, assist with setup, maintain the facility, and conduct neighborhood patrols with trauma-informed care. This interim, full-time role runs through 02/03/2027.

Qualifications emphasize crisis intervention, working with a diverse guest population, and a housing-focused approach to shelter services; Spanish skills are highly valued.

Qualifikationen

• Demonstrates high tolerance and understanding for individuals with urgent multiple needs
• Client-focused, trauma-informed, and housing-focused shelter approach
• Ability to perform crisis intervention as needed

Aufgaben

• Assist with shelter setup and maintenance to ensure a safe guest-focused environment
• Maintain facility cleanliness and safety, including trash management and spill cleanup
• Receive and verify orders from vendors, complete tally sheets, and coordinate supplies
• Conduct neighborhood patrols to minimize impact on the surrounding community
• Provide crisis intervention and trauma-informed service delivery during shifts
• Support administrative duties such as daily summary sheets and record keeping

Jobbeschreibung

Mercy House in Ventura, CA is seeking a Shelter Specialist for the Emergency Shelter Program. You will support shelter operations on a morning shift, assist with setup, maintain the facility, and conduct neighborhood patrols with trauma-informed care. This interim, full-time role runs through 02/03/2027.

Qualifications emphasize crisis intervention, working with a diverse guest population, and a housing-focused approach to shelter services; Spanish skills are highly valued.