Shelter Resident Support Lead (Evenings/Nights)

Columbus House; Wallingford (CT); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbus House, Inc. seeks a Resident Support Specialist for Wallingford Emergency Shelter. Seasonal role in Wallingford, CT from Dec 1, 2026 through Mar 31, 2027, supervising residents and maintaining safety.

The position pays $19 per hour with no benefits; shifts include various evening and overnight slots, including weekends. Training, documentation, intake oversight, and daily rosters are required.

Qualifications

• Ability to manage, motivate and direct clients; strong time management and organization.
• Awareness of mental health, substance use, and dual diagnosis issues; crisis intervention basics.
• Knowledge of local providers; computer literate; culturally competent; teamwork.
• Confidentiality, boundaries, and universal precautions; Harm Reduction approach.
• Reliability, punctuality; bi-lingual English/Spanish a plus; valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Supervise homeless adult clients in a congregate shelter setting.
• Attend Columbus House training; complete logs, incident reports, and roster.
• Oversee intake, departures, and daily roster; ensure shelter rules compliance.
• Perform light laundry; help ensure shelter building security.
• Adhere to shift times and remain on duty until replacement arrives; other duties.

Skills

Case management

Time management

Organizational skills

Crisis intervention

Confidentiality

Teamwork

Empathy

Cultural competence

Bilingual English/Spanish

Driver's license

Job description

Columbus House, Inc. seeks a Resident Support Specialist for Wallingford Emergency Shelter. Seasonal role in Wallingford, CT from Dec 1, 2026 through Mar 31, 2027, supervising residents and maintaining safety.

The position pays $19 per hour with no benefits; shifts include various evening and overnight slots, including weekends. Training, documentation, intake oversight, and daily rosters are required.