Overnight Shelter Specialist: Safety, Wellness & Support

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

Job summary

Mercy House in Corona, CA is seeking an Overnight Shelter Specialist to support the Emergency Shelter Program. You will perform nightly safety checks, lead deep cleaning, and assist with food distribution and transportation logistics to ensure a safe, welcoming environment for residents.

The role requires strong communication, trauma-informed care, and the ability to work with a diverse, vulnerable population, including providing emergency support as needed.

Qualifications

• Ability to work with diverse, vulnerable population.
• Provide crisis intervention as needed.
• Trauma-informed, housing-focused shelter approach.
• Fluency in Spanish is of significant value.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safety and serenity of residents during overnight shifts.
• Perform nightly deep cleans and facility upkeep.
• Conduct safety and wellness checks.
• Provide emergency support and follow procedures.
• Assist with food distribution and transportation logistics.
• Document events in staff logs.

Skills

Trauma-informed approach

Crisis intervention

Client-focused

Communication skills

Spanish language

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Mercy House in Corona, CA is seeking an Overnight Shelter Specialist to support the Emergency Shelter Program. You will perform nightly safety checks, lead deep cleaning, and assist with food distribution and transportation logistics to ensure a safe, welcoming environment for residents.

The role requires strong communication, trauma-informed care, and the ability to work with a diverse, vulnerable population, including providing emergency support as needed.