Shelter & Housing Engagement Specialist (Part-Time)

Archdiocese of St. Louis; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous parental leave policies

Group life insurance

Permanent health insurance

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

St. Patrick Center is seeking an Engagement Specialist to support the daily operations of the Warming Center by welcoming clients, assessing their needs, and linking them with community resources and shelter services.

The role emphasizes effective communication, conflict de-escalation, and emergency response, with data collection duties and incident reporting. This is a grant-funded, temporary, part-time position (≤19 hours/week) eligible for benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience working with unhoused individuals is preferred.
• St. Patrick Center does not discriminate on the basis of handicapped status in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its federally assisted programs and activities.

Responsibilities

• Engage clients in conversation to determine needs; provide appropriate resources.
• Refer clients to appropriate community agencies and shelter providers, as needed.
• Applies appropriate intervention and de-escalation techniques to reduce tension, manage disruptive behavior, and support positive outcomes.
• Use appropriate judgement to call 911 for emergency assistance.
• Providing a welcome presence to person seeking services.
• Maintain clean and professional appearance.
• Complete Incident Reports related to clients, as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

De-escalation

Incident reporting

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

St. Patrick Center is seeking an Engagement Specialist to support the daily operations of the Warming Center by welcoming clients, assessing their needs, and linking them with community resources and shelter services.

The role emphasizes effective communication, conflict de-escalation, and emergency response, with data collection duties and incident reporting. This is a grant-funded, temporary, part-time position (≤19 hours/week) eligible for benefits.