Overnight Shelter Support (Full-Time Awake Shift)

Volunteers of America Northern California and Northern Nevada; Sparks (NV); On-site; USD 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Job summary

Volunteers of America Northern California and Northern Nevada is seeking Overnight Shift Support Staff for Our Place, a shelter serving women and families experiencing homelessness. The role runs 10:00 PM to 6:30 AM and requires awake shift coverage, safety monitoring, and support across daily shelter operations.

Full-time benefits include holidays, vacation, health, dental, vision, life, and short-term disability insurance.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate and comprehend oral and written instructions.
• Experience working with diverse populations in crisis settings is beneficial.
• Must obtain CPR and First Aid training within 90 days of employment and pass background checks.

Responsibilities

• Provide awake shift coverage and maintain a secure, welcoming environment.
• Coordinate meal preparation, bed assignments, showers, and daily routines.
• Assist with participant property management and inventory control.
• Document safety checks, incident reports, and routine communications with participants.
• Respond to emergencies and de-escalate crises to ensure participant safety.
• Maintain cleanliness, laundering, and basic maintenance tasks as required.
• Complete shift logs and coordinate with shelter staff and case managers.

Skills

Teamwork

Oral and written communication

Crisis de-escalation

Organizational skills

Analytical and decision-making

Education

CPR & First Aid training within 90 days

Job description

Volunteers of America Northern California and Northern Nevada is seeking Overnight Shift Support Staff for Our Place, a shelter serving women and families experiencing homelessness. The role runs 10:00 PM to 6:30 AM and requires awake shift coverage, safety monitoring, and support across daily shelter operations.

Full-time benefits include holidays, vacation, health, dental, vision, life, and short-term disability insurance.