Warming Center Staff

Oak Orchard Health; Town of Albion (NY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Oak Orchard Health in New York is seeking dependable, compassionate individuals to staff the Warming Centers during overnight, weekend, and holiday shifts. This seasonal per diem role supports Code Blue alerts and helps keep residents safe during inclement weather.

You will respond to alerts from Orleans County DHS, assist with crises, ensure space safety, and perform light cleaning between shifts. A High School Diploma or GED is required, and excellent communication with trauma-informed

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills.
• Trauma-informed, empathetic approach to guests.
• Ability to respond to crises using de-escalation and activating emergency services as needed.
• Respond to Code Blue alerts and related communications.
• Ability to create and manage on-call schedules for warming center staff.

Responsibilities

• Respond to Code Blue Alerts from Orleans County Department of Human Services
• Provide ongoing support to the Warming Center, and responding to crises.
• Ensure space is safe for residents and be prepared to activate emergency services as needed.
• Light cleaning after each shift to prepare space for future use.

Skills

Excellent communication

Trauma-informed approach

Crisis response

Code Blue alerts

On-call leadership

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Description

Help provide a safe, warm space for those in need this winter!

We are looking for dependable, compassionate individuals to help staff our Warming Centers during overnight, weekend, and holiday shifts.

IMMEDIATE NEED:

• Overnight shifts: 2:00 AM – 8:00 AM
• Weekend coverage
• Holiday coverage

Position Summary:

The Seasonal Per Diem Warming Center Staff is responsible for supporting the Code Blue County Warming Center. The Warming Center is county funded initiative with Oak Orchard Health being the lead agency to facilitate the operations of this program. The Warming Center is a safe space where county residents can come during inclement weather so that they are not in harm’s way due to extreme weather conditions. This is a seasonal position.

Job Responsibilities:

• Respond to Code Blue Alerts from Orleans County Department of Human Services
• Provide ongoing support to the Warming Center, in conjunction with Oak Orchard Health, and responding to crises.
• Ensure space is safe for residents and have sufficient knowledge to enact emergency services if crises arise.
• Light cleaning following each shift to ensure space is ready for future use.

Requirements

Skills/Qualifications:

• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to connect with Warming Center guests with a kind, empathetic, and trauma informed approach.
• Ability to respond to crises that may arise using verbal de-escalation skills and activating emergency services as needed.
• Responsiveness to calls and emails, especially as it relates to activation of the Code Blue alerts.
• Strong leadership skills to support oversight of the center, including creation of on-call schedules for warming center staff.

Education/Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED.