Shelter Support & Safety Associate

Boston Rescue Mission; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Boston Rescue Mission in Boston, MA, seeks a part-time Shelter Worker to provide direct care and primary service delivery to guests in our downtown shelter, including admissions, triage, bed assignments, meal coordination, hygiene checks, and transportation coordination when capacity is reached.

You will work as part of a team to ensure a safe, respectful environment, coordinate with case management staff, and support guests with basic needs and transitions toward stability.

Responsibilities

• Shift set-up and preparation responsibilities including checking resources, rosters, bed sheets, cot set-up, towels, gloves, universal precaution supplies, meal/ pastry case stocked.
• Facilitate admission of guests, documenting name, date of birth, social security number whenever possible.
• Complete safety checks through each floor of the building with flashlight to provide oversight and care to any needs guests may have through the night.
• Greet, direct and refer guests from the points of engagement at the time of admission or at a point of interaction.
• Including random searches of guest’s belongings and garments for contraband, as well as, redirecting disputes, conflict resolution and maintaining a safe and secure environment for all staff and guests.
• Assist guests with personal hygiene needs on an as needed basis.
• Encourage optimal communication via verbal, written and voice mail forums with all team members and the Vice President of Programs.
• Employ the least restrictive means of intervention in all shelter interventions with guests in order to provide a clear and welcoming environment for the guests we serve.
• Utilize available case management staff to assist with case management needs of guests on an as needed basis.

Job description

Boston Rescue Mission in Boston, MA, seeks a part-time Shelter Worker to provide direct care and primary service delivery to guests in our downtown shelter, including admissions, triage, bed assignments, meal coordination, hygiene checks, and transportation coordination when capacity is reached.

You will work as part of a team to ensure a safe, respectful environment, coordinate with case management staff, and support guests with basic needs and transitions toward stability.