Overnight Guest Care and Shelter Support Staff

Hesed House; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan with employer match

PTO

Counseling services

Wellness reimbursement

Cell phone reimbursement

Job summary

Hesed House in Aurora, IL is seeking Overnight Guest Care and Shelter Support Staff for the 3rd shift (11 pm – 7 am). You will work on the front line of adult shelters, building respectful relationships with guests, ensuring safety, and supporting daily operations.

The role involves lifting up to 50 lbs and passing background checks. Join a faith-based organization that serves over 1,000 people annually, offering comprehensive benefits and opportunities to work across Hesed programs while

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills needed.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Bilingual Spanish/English is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Build respectful, supportive relationships with guests while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Keep the shelter safe, clean, and running smoothly, including meals, laundry, and upkeep.
• Respond calmly and make sound decisions in tense or crisis situations.
• Model everyday life skills and encourage guests on their path forward.
• Support Hesed programs as needed.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Basic computer skills

Bilingual Spanish/English

Job description

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Overnight Guest Care and Shelter Support Staff

Full Time Aurora, IL, US

10 days ago Requisition ID: 1091

Salary Range: $17.00 To $19.00 Annually

Guest Care & Shelter Support Staff

Pay: $17–$19/hour

Hours:3rd Shift (Overnight 11 pm - 7 am)

Hesed House is a faith-based organization and a national model for ending homelessness. Open 24/7, 365 days a year, we serve more than 1,000 people annually with shelter, meals, showers, laundry, case management, and connections to housing, healthcare, legal aid, and job coaching.

Our mission

"To feed the hungry, clothe the naked, shelter the homeless, and give people the chance to have hope again."

The Role

You'll be on the front line of our adult shelters, working alongside directors and shift leads to keep daily operations running and make sure every guest is treated with dignity. No two days are the same.

What you'll do:

• Build respectful, supportive relationships with guests while keeping professional boundaries
• Keep the shelter safe, clean, and running smoothly, including meals, laundry, and general upkeep
• Respond calmly and make sound decisions in tense or crisis situations
• Model everyday life skills and encourage guests on their path forward
• Pitch in across other Hesed programs as needed

You'll Thrive Here If You...

• Are compassionate but firm, and comfortable setting clear boundaries
• Stay steady when things get unpredictable
• Like variety and are happy to jump in wherever you're needed
• Can meet people "where they're at"

This may not be the right fit if you prefer a quiet, predictable, or desk-based job.

What You Bring

• Strong communication skills and basic computer skills
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and climb stairs throughout your shift
• Ability to pass DCFS and criminal background checks
• It’s helpful if you have experience with people experiencing homelessness or other vulnerable populations, "street smarts," and Spanish/English bilingual skills
• Health, dental, vision and life insurance, starting your first full month
• Retirement plan with employer match
• Generous PTO, including vacation, personal days, and holidays
• Counseling and therapy services
• Wellness reimbursement and cell phone reimbursement