Shelter Coordinator

Las Vegas Rescue Mission; Nevada (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Paid vacation

Job summary

The Las Vegas Rescue Mission is seeking a Shelter Coordinator for our Shelter Department. The role supports overnight guests’ emergency housing needs, adhering to Shelter Supervisor directions and ensuring safety while providing basic needs.

You will communicate professionally with staff, residents, volunteers, and donors. Responsibilities include intake coordination, crisis response, agency networking, and compassionate guest care, with emphasis on medication management and group prevention

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Experience with MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, MS Publisher and Adobe Acrobat.
• HMIS experience is an asset.
• Group facilitation experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily intake processes of shelter guests.
• Demonstrate ability to handle crisis situations effectively to ensure safety.
• Network and coordinate with outside agencies.
• Effectively assist and care for all overnight guests.
• Medication management.
• Prevention services and group facilitation.

Skills

Communication

Organizational

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 they 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 effectively 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.