Overnight Shelter Coordinator

Mercy House; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy House in Riverside, CA seeks an Overnight Shelter Specialist to support the Emergency Shelter Program during overnight shifts. You will perform nightly cleans, wellness checks, and emergency support, while assisting with food distribution and transportation to ensure resident safety and program efficiency.

Ideal candidates have strong communication skills, are trauma-informed, and capable of working with a diverse, vulnerable population.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform crisis intervention as needed.
• Trauma-informed, housing-focused shelter approach.
• Spanish language skills are highly valued.
• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Dependability and responsible conduct on duty.
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse population.

Responsibilities

• Perform nightly deep cleans and ensure safety and cleanliness of the facility.
• Conduct wellness checks and provide emergency support as needed.
• Assist with program logistics such as food distribution and transportation.
• File incident reports and coordinate with security for resident safety.
• Take part in late-night transportation services when required.
• Record daily events in staff logs and monitor safety concerns.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Trauma-informed care

Spanish language

Communication

Dependability

Diversity awareness

Job description

Mercy House in Riverside, CA seeks an Overnight Shelter Specialist to support the Emergency Shelter Program during overnight shifts. You will perform nightly cleans, wellness checks, and emergency support, while assisting with food distribution and transportation to ensure resident safety and program efficiency.

Ideal candidates have strong communication skills, are trauma-informed, and capable of working with a diverse, vulnerable population.