Overnight Shelter Caretaker — Weekend Shifts

Housing Forward NTX; Oak Park (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Housing Forward is seeking a part-time Shelter Relief Person to work overnight in our Emergency Shelter, primarily on Fridays and Saturdays from 10:00 PM to 8:00 AM. The role involves ensuring safety, monitoring spaces, assisting late-arriving guests, and collaborating with volunteers to support residents as they prepare to leave the shelter in the morning.

The position requires flexible scheduling, basic social service experience, problem-solving abilities, and a smartphone for agency

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• One-year social service experience preferred.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to respond appropriately in a crisis situation.
• Flexible schedule, as the position requires some on-call availability.
• Must have smartphone to utilize Agency communication tools.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety and security of the shelter clients.
• Monitor the shelter area and restrooms.
• Register late arriving guests.
• Reheat dinners or prepare sandwiches for late arrivals.
• Manage any urgent or crisis situations that may arise overnight.
• Notify the manager on call and complete incident report or other documentation.
• Prepare coffee and work with the 5:00am breakfast shift to get breakfast shift available.
• Wake up guests at the appointed time.
• Complete a Shift Log providing a brief summary of the shift.
• Maintain client confidentiality.
• Maintain appropriate boundaries with clients at all times.
• Report any safety or client problems to the Shelter Manager.
• Reinforce Emergency Shelter rules.
• Participate in training and in-services approved by the Shelter Manager.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Problem solving

Crisis response

On-call availability

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Housing Forward is seeking a part-time Shelter Relief Person to work overnight in our Emergency Shelter, primarily on Fridays and Saturdays from 10:00 PM to 8:00 AM. The role involves ensuring safety, monitoring spaces, assisting late-arriving guests, and collaborating with volunteers to support residents as they prepare to leave the shelter in the morning.

The position requires flexible scheduling, basic social service experience, problem-solving abilities, and a smartphone for agency