Night Shelter Specialist: Safety, Care & Logistics

Mercy House; Corona (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy House operates the overnight shelter in Corona, CA, providing critical safety and cleanliness during graveyard shifts. The Shelter Specialist ensures wellness checks, emergency support, and smooth logistics for food distribution and transport.

The role emphasizes strong communication with a diverse, vulnerable population and collaboration with the Emergency Shelter team in Riverside County.

Qualifications

• High tolerance for individuals with urgent multiple needs.
• Trauma-informed shelter approach.
• Ability to work with diverse populations.
• Good written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide active staff presence during overnight shifts.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety of the facility; manage spills and trash.
• Perform nightly deep cleans to support facility health.
• Resolve conflicts and file incident reports as needed.
• Provide emergency support and follow procedures.
• Conduct safety and wellness checks with residents.
• Coordinate late-night transportation if program utilizes fleet vehicles.
• Support program functions and activities with night operations.
• Observe and report concerns and events in staff logs.
• Distribute late-night meals and organize early-morning food distribution.

Skills

Trauma-informed

Crisis intervention

Spanish helpful

Cultural sensitivity

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

Mercy House operates the overnight shelter in Corona, CA, providing critical safety and cleanliness during graveyard shifts. The Shelter Specialist ensures wellness checks, emergency support, and smooth logistics for food distribution and transport.

The role emphasizes strong communication with a diverse, vulnerable population and collaboration with the Emergency Shelter team in Riverside County.