Overnight Shelter Care Specialist — Kids Crisis Support

Skookum Kids; Washington; On-site; USD 7,200 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Skookum Kids’ emergency shelter The Landing seeks an overnight supervisor for midnight–8am shifts. You will remain awake, foster a warm, safe environment for children, social workers, and volunteers, and oversee intake procedures and placement decisions.

Requirements include crisis de-escalation skills, reliable transportation, and alignment with Skookum Kids’ values. This part-time, on-call role includes on-site pay and opportunities to support the team during overnight hours.

Qualifications

• General affability and capacity to engage with people from all walks of life.
• Ability to confidently de-escalate children in crisis.
• Access to reliable transportation.
• Aspiration to embody the values of Skookum Kids.
• Flexibility to work unanticipated or long hours during scheduled on-call days.
• Must be over 21.

Responsibilities

• Remain awake and alert during overnight Landing shifts (12am-8am) while children are present.
• Create a warm, safe, and welcoming environment for children, social workers, and volunteers.
• Answer intake calls and make appropriate placement decisions.
• Welcome children to The Landing and ensure intake procedures are completed.
• Ensure The Landing is set up for success for the following day (laundry, paperwork, discharge procedures, light cleaning).
• Assist Program Manager in various admin tasks.

Skills

Crisis de-escalation

Interpersonal skills

On-call flexibility

Transportation access

Values alignment

21+ eligibility

Education

Degree in social work or related field

3 years of childcare experience

Job description

Skookum Kids’ emergency shelter The Landing seeks an overnight supervisor for midnight–8am shifts. You will remain awake, foster a warm, safe environment for children, social workers, and volunteers, and oversee intake procedures and placement decisions.

Requirements include crisis de-escalation skills, reliable transportation, and alignment with Skookum Kids’ values. This part-time, on-call role includes on-site pay and opportunities to support the team during overnight hours.