Shelter Shift Supervisor 7AM Position Available In Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Shelter Shift Supervisor 7AM 3.3 3.3 out of 5 stars 100 East Lehigh Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19125

Organization Overview:

Prevention Point Philadelphia (PPP) is a multi-service public health organization dedicated to protecting the health and welfare of the homeless, drug users, sex workers, and the uninsured. PPP meets people where they are, providing information and access to resources with dignity and respect. Using a harm reduction approach, PPP offers low threshold, culturally sensitive, non-judgmental services to address the health and social service needs of people in Philadelphia. PPP promotes harm reduction through mobile medical care, sterile syringe exchange, referrals to social services, and comprehensive prevention case management services.

Position Overview:

PPP operates emergency shelter for up to 65 individuals experiencing homelessness and actively using drugs. Every day guests are provided housing, food, showers, and other supportive services. Our goal is to assist these individuals with accessing necessary resources including long-term housing. Shelter Staff Leads are responsible for working with staff teams to create and maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for guests. They are responsible for supporting the shelter coordinator in managing the day-to-day logistics of shelter operations including supplies, maintenance issues, and cleanliness of resident areas. Leads are expected to build trusting relationships with shelter guests and provide direction and coaching to support staff. During emergencies, the Lead is responsible for coordinating action and making necessary decisions.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Must be able to engage, interact, and work toward fostering positive relationships with shelter guests and other staff. Understanding of PPP programs and resources available to shelter participants and openness to learning about additional resources. Aid in identifying shelter guest needs and assist with the development and implementation of new activities and procedures. Enforce all program policies and procedures. Assist leadership in managing staff schedules and assist with scheduling concerns. Assist coordinator with processing and approving bi-weekly payroll Take point with shelter staff in performing tasks specific to the shelter including inventory, safety checks, donation management, and food preparation. Take the lead in emergency situations as needed. Be trained and familiar with medical and mental health emergency protocols. Complete training and obtain BLS certification and effectively respond to emergent situations as needed. Maintain the safety and security of shelter guests, co-workers, volunteers, equipment, and building. Ensure completion of all necessary documentation including shift logs and incident reports. Participate in the Housing department on-call rotation. Meet regularly with Shelter Coordinator to discuss staff and resident issues and concerns. Participate in and help lead regular staff meetings. Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications and Preferred Skills:

Knowledge of and experience working with persons experiencing homelessness, substance use, and mental health issues. Willingness to make executive decisions during emergency situations (i.e., call police for protection, close shelter floors for safety) MS Office proficiency Dedication to assisting others while fostering their self-esteem and dignity. Commitment to a harm reduction philosophy including meeting people where they are and creating a safe, non-judgmental environment. Bi-lingual/Spanish speaking preferred Willing to familiarize self with and implement crisis de-escalation, overdose reversal, and mental health emergency protocols. The statements contained herein describe the scope of the responsibility and essential functions of this position but should not be an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned including work in other areas to cover absences or relief to equalize peak work periods or otherwise balance the workload. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. •Prevention Point will require all employees to be fully vaccinated or in the process of receiving their vaccinations unless exempt for medical or religious reasons. Staff must wear mask within the building at all times. •

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$43,000.00 – $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply Application Question(s): Why are you interested in working in shelter? What does “Harm Reduction” look like in a shelter environment? Do you support its practices? Are you comfortable working in environments with people who are in active use?

Experience:

Supervising:

2 years (Required)

Work Location:

In person