Shelter Coordinator

Las-Vegas-Rescue-Mission; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Paid vacation

Job summary

Las Vegas Rescue Mission is seeking a Shelter Coordinator to join our Shelter Department. The role supports overnight guests with emergency housing needs and connects them to welfare and social services, while maintaining dorm safety and coordinating with staff, volunteers, and donors.

Responsibilities include daily intake coordination, crisis response, agency networking, and providing basic needs, medication management, and preventive services.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Experience with HMIS an asset.
• Experience with group facilitation an asset.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily intake processes for shelter guests.
• Handle crisis situations to ensure safety.
• Network with outside agencies to assist guests.
• Provide medication management and preventive services.
• Facilitate group sessions.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

HMIS experience

Group facilitation

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

MS Publisher

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

The Las Vegas Rescue Mission is looking for a Shelter Coordinator to join our Shelter Department. We are a private, faith-based organization that serves our community by offering a safe place for men and women to break the cycle of homelessness.

The Shelter Coordinator assists the overnight guests with their emergency housing needs. In doing so the y must comply with all standards and directions specified by the designated Shelter Supervisor. This includes but not limited to providing hygiene kits, clothing, and other basic needs. Helping guests connect to Welfare, Social Services, or other community partners. Responsible for maintaining dorm and ensuring safety.

The Shelter Coordinator must be able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. They must also represent the Mission in a professional manner and be able to communicate effectively with facility staff members, residents, overnight guests, volunteers and donors.

Responsibilities and Requirements

Coordinate daily intake processes of shelter guests and potential shelter guests.

• Demonstrate ability to handle all crisis situations effectivly ensuring the safety of all children, clients, guests and staff alike.
• Network and coordinate with outside agencies.
• Effectively assist and care for all overnight guests in a compassionate and responsible manner.
• Medication Management
• Prevention services and group facilitate

Qualifications

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong organizational skills.
• Working knowledge of MS Word, MS Excel and MS Outlook, MS Publisher, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Previous experience with HMIS an asset.
• Previous experience with group facilitation an asset.

This is a full-time position, 40 hours per week, offering a competitive benefit package and paid vacation. Salary is commensurate with skills and experience.