Part-Time Relief Shelter Worker (Any Shift Weekends and M-F evenings & overnights) Position Available In Essex, Massachusetts

Part-Time Relief Shelter Worker (Any Shift Weekends and M-F evenings & overnights) Lazarus House Ministries – 4.2 Lawrence, MA Job Details Part-time $16.50 – $17.00 an hour 16 hours ago Benefits Paid time off Qualifications Crisis intervention Addiction counseling Volunteer management Intake Caregiving Social work First aid Supervising experience Case management Human Services Entry level Full Job Description Lazarus House Ministries started 42 years ago with a challenge from Mother Teresa (yes, THAT Mother Teresa) to a Marist Brother to make a difference in Lawrence. In the decades since, Lazarus House has earned a reputation as a trusted faith-based nonprofit in the Merrimack Valley. Food, shelter, advocacy and clothing are our core strengths and we are committed to innovating to serve our community’s evolving needs best.

Position Summary:

These part-time (various shifts primarily on weekends) positions are responsible for providing support to Guests in a Ministry based approach and ensuring the atmosphere of the Emergency Shelter is a safe, stable and structured one. Staff help maintain a supportive and consistent environment providing an atmosphere of dignity, respect and safety for all who enter the Emergency Shelter.

Position Description:

• Interact with Guests in a respectful manner, adding and restoring dignity to their lives, with a tone and understanding that we are serving our Guests.
• Support Guests including registering, checking-in, monitoring, and assessing behavior and overall well-being.
• Observe and assist Guests in day-to-day routines: maintain informal contact and develop informal opportunities to assist when needed.
• Ensure preparation of or assist in meal preparation (based on appropriate shift).
• Orient newly arriving Guests to shelter protocols and policies.
• Work with Guests to maintain goals and life skills. Assist with life and problem-solving skills and support.
• Contribute to the overall cleanliness and upkeep of the Shelter.
• Ensure Guests hand over medications to staff when entering the shelter. Lock up medications until Guests need to take them.
• Observe and assess agitation levels in order to proactively defuse potentially aggressive situations. Effectively de-escalate, diffuse, and monitor overall Shelter environment for safety.
• Use communication tools effectively including documentation and shift change to bring forward issues and occurrences that take place while on shift.
• Work within a multi-disciplinary Shelter team liaising with staff, and supervisors to promote a supportive, respectful environment.
• With Shelter Staff team identify potential challenges and provide input for solutions to Shelter Director and other Staff members.
• Assist and manage volunteer activity.
• Fulfill other position related duties as required Lazarus House Ministries is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

$16.50 – $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

Paid time off

Schedule:

8 hour shift Day shift Evening shift Every weekend Monday to Friday Night shift Overnight shift Weekends as needed

Work Location:

In person