Shelter Worker

CITY CARE INC; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

City Care Inc. is seeking an Advocate to support neighbors experiencing unsheltered homelessness, addressing the intersection of poverty, mental illness, and substance use. You will help connect guests with housing services and operate within a confidential, compassionate team environment.

Three shifts are available, with flexible full-time or part-time opportunities. Applicants should have a High School diploma or equivalent and reliable transportation.

Qualifications

• Understanding the complexity of poverty, homelessness, mental illness, substance use and recovery.
• Able to multitask and work under pressure.
• Computer literate with accurate data entry.
• Team-oriented with collaborative mindset.
• Reliable transportation.
• High School diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Carry out the mission, vision and values of City Care.
• Develop a network of collaborative partners and community resources.
• Encourage guests to receive services that support housing stability.
• Maintain confidentiality, professionalism, and safety among guests and staff.
• Assist guests with daily check-ins and check-outs.
• Monitor storage areas and organize monthly cleanouts; manage inventory.

Skills

Understanding of poverty/homelessness/

Cool under pressure

Computer literate

Multitasking

Team player

Reliable transportation

High School diploma or equivalent

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

BHCM-I or II; PRSS Certification

Job 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.

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.