Shelter Worker

City Care Inc; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

City Care Inc. is seeking an Advocate to support neighbors experiencing unsheltered homelessness. The role involves guiding guests through services, collaborating with community partners, and maintaining a safe, compassionate environment.

The Advocate will work with a dedicated team to address complex needs at the intersection of poverty, mental health, and housing instability. Shifts include 1st, 2nd, and 3rd, with both full-time and part-time opportunities available.

Qualifications

• Understanding of the complexity of poverty, homelessness, mental illness, substance use and recovery.
• Ability to multitask and work under pressure.
• Computer literate with accurate data entry.

Responsibilities

• Carry out the mission, vision and values of City Care
• Develop a network of collaborative partners in the community
• Encourage guests to receive services that support housing stability
• Participate in a team culture of hospitality and safety
• Assist guests in daily check-ins and check-outs
• Monitor storage areas and organize monthly cleanouts
• Manage inventory and storage of program supplies

Skills

Calm under pressure

Team player

Multitasking

Computer literacy

Education

HS diploma

Job description

Description

Position Summary:

City Care exists to do the work few others are willing to do. We believe in the intrinsic value of every person.

It is with love and compassion that we walk alongside neighbors who are often overlooked in our community. We provide food for the hungry, relief for the hurting, and hold space for complete restoration of lives that have gotten off course. With enough endurance, we witness, firsthand, remarkable stories of transformation.

Still reading? Great! Now more about the position.

City Care is searching for the right person with a knack for seeing great potential in others and working as part of a team with the shared goal of motivating change. This Advocate will understand the complexity of the intersection of poverty, homelessness, mental illness and substance use for our neighbors experiencing unsheltered homelessness.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out the mission, vision and values of City Care
• Well-versed in community resources, developing a network of collaborative partners
• Encourage guests in receiving services that will result in housing stability
• Participate in a team culture of professional hospitality, confidentiality, teamwork and safety among guests, interns, volunteers, staff and partners
• Assist guests in daily check ins and check outs.
• Monitor storage areas and organize monthly cleanouts.
• Manage inventory and proper storage of program supplies.

Requirements

Skills & Experience:

• Understanding of the complexity of the intersection of poverty, homelessness, mental illness, substance use and recovery
• Cool under pressure
• Computer literate, resulting in error-free data entry
• Ability to multitask
• Ability to work as a member of a team to accomplish shared goals
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Reliable transportation

Preferred:

• Professional experience navigating mental and physical health systems, benefits and resources
• BHCM-I or II; PRSS Certification

Salary:

$17.50 / hr

Available Shifts:

City Care offers three shifts to accommodate different schedules:

- 1st Shift: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM

- 2nd Shift: 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM

- 3rd Shift: 11:00 PM – 7:00 AM

Both full-time and part-time opportunities are available. Shift availability may vary based on staffing needs.