Weekend Shelter Coordinator

The Weekend Shelter Coordinator oversees shelter operations and provides support for John Graham Housing & Services (JGHS) Shelter guests and walk-in clients during weekend hours (Friday 4 pm – 8 pm and Saturday and Sunday 8:30 am – 8 pm).

MAJOR FUNCTIONS

• Manage shelter operations during weekend hours (Friday 4 pm – 8 pm and Saturday and Sunday 8:30 am – 8 pm).
• Cultivate a safe, clean, respectful place for shelter guest families and individuals
• Assist JGHS Shelter guests and walk-ins with shelter, food shelf, and gas voucher requests
• Enter direct service and screenings in Community CareLink (CCL) client record during or immediately after interaction with client
• Answer the main shelter phone and the door
• Be a presence in the common areas of the shelter to support guests and promote peace, understanding, and effective communication
• Prepare rooms for new guests and clean rooms when guests exit
• Maintain the cleanliness of the shelter including laundry, dishes, sanitizing, garbage/recycling, and refrigerator cleaning in alignment with the Sanitization & Cleaning Schedule
• Maintain shelter grounds including sweeping the porch, shoveling, trash removal, and setting out trash/recycling/compost
• Note who is on-call at the beginning of each shift and collaborate with on-call staff in case of emergency; send end-of-shift report (EOSR) to all staff at the end of each shift
• Communicate immediately with Service Coordinators and Program Director regarding any guest mental health, substance use, health care, childcare, employment, and transportation issues
• Attend monthly group supervision with the Shelter Services Manager to discuss shelter operations and guest needs; attend one-on-one supervision as needed
• Attend weekly staff meetings (currently virtual on Wednesdays at 12pm).

QUALIFICATIONS
Two years of applicable experience or a combination of education and experience which support the following skills:

• The ability to exercise compassion and professional boundaries in a congregate setting
• Good communication skills and a positive attitude
• Ability to work both independently and as a team-member
• An awareness of how to support a trauma-informed environment
• A desire to serve for the good of others

WORKING CONDITIONS

• The Shelter Coordinator works part-time (27 hours/week) at the John Graham Shelter (69 Main Street in Vergennes) during weekend hours (Friday 4 pm – 8 pm and Saturday and Sunday 8:30 am – 8 pm).
• Compensation: $20/hour. JGHS offers paid health insurance and generous compensated timeoff (CTO), pro-rated for part-time employees.

APPLY TODAY: Email your cover letter and resume to info@johngrahamshelter.org.

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