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Job description:

Warming Shelter Job Description Position:

Warming Shelter Guest Services Worker Status:

Non Exempt Where:

Santa Barbara/Carp./

Isla Vista/ Lompoc/Santa Maria Shift:

Varies based on activation, which is weather driven; 6pm-Midnight; Mid-7a In general, the Warming Shelter Guest Services Worker is responsible for the safety and supervision of consumers who use Warming Center Overnight services.. Specific duties include, but are not limited to: 1. Welcome and record attendance for participants, and supervise participant movement. 1. Maintain a safe, friendly, supportive and inviting environment. 2. Work compassionately with those who have difficulty engaging with service providers. 3. Effectively resolve conflicts among participants and de-escalate potentially violent situations. 4. Monitor participant activities and food distribution. 5. Responsible for setup of Warming Center services including handing out bedding and other amenities. 6. Ensure participants adhere to rules, especially related to behaviors that are unsafe - if necessary, notifying public safety personnel to help with clients who exhibit inappropriate or unsafe behaviors. 7. Respond appropriately to emergencies. 8. Maintain daily recordkeeping and reports. 9. Ensure facility is maintained in a clean and orderly fashion. 10. Provide information to supervisor after each shift regarding the number of participants, any need for supplies, incident reports, etc. 11. Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

High School Diploma Experience:

1. Ability to work effectively with homeless individuals of diverse backgrounds and abilities. 2. Interest in helping volunteers and participants feel welcome while insuring a safe environment. 3. Willing to work when called for duty. 4. Ability to develop rapport, provide information, and refer with sensitivity to cultural issues. 5. Display a high level of initiative, effort and commitment towards completing assignments efficiently. 6. Possess excellent time management skills and the ability to work with minimum supervision. 7. Preferred previous experience with social services and/or homeless programs.

Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time, Temporary Work Location:

In person

Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time, Temporary Pay:

$21.00 per hour

Work Location:

In person