Homeless Shelter Worker

Homeless Shelter Worker Honolulu, HI Job Details Part-time | Full-time From $17 an hour 14 hours ago Benefits AD&D insurance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance Life insurance Referral program Qualifications Crisis intervention Computer operation Guest relations Volunteer management Culinary experience Computer literacy Greeting customers Cooking CPR High school diploma or GED Driver's License Conflict management Safe environment creation Computer skills Guest services Group home experience Communication skills Entry level Full Job Description The Institute for Human Services (IHS) is Hawaii's most comprehensive human services agency dedicated to ending and preventing homelessness. For over 45 years, we've been at the forefront of creating tailored solutions for those in crisis, offering a continuum of care that includes emergency shelters, housing programs, health services, employment assistance, and outreach. In this role, you will play a key role in a client's journey toward independence by providing a warm and welcoming environment of Ho'okipa (Hospitality) for our clients at our emergency shelters. We are looking for someone who wants to share their cooking skills and aloha with our homeless guests and neighbors! Essential Functions Responsible for facilitating the safety and welfare of IHS guests and volunteers. Communicate and assist available resources to IHS guests and offer the gift of hope. Ensure the sites are free of hazards; uphold policies, and provide supportive assistance for all guests while treating them with respect and dignity. Document daily, supervise in-house and community volunteers and provide support to the clinical programs when needed. Compensation Starts at $17.00 per hour; actual pay commensurate with experience Preferred Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Knowledge of CPR, and CPI

• conflict resolution techniques.

Possess good written communication and basic computer skills to ensure accurate and timely documentation. Ability to remain calm and patient with people from a wide variety of backgrounds. Able to multitask, work independently and exercise good judgment. Preferred Experience and Education Experience in providing excellent customer service with some experience in service sector, group home, care home or homeless shelter setting. Valid Driver's License and clean traffic abstract. Experience with crisis prevention/response and de-escalation. High school diploma or GED equivalent. Schedule Hours include some evenings, weekends and holidays. Hours and days may vary based on the needs of the organization. Must be available to work one or more of the following shifts, including weekends and holidays, as scheduled: 6:00 AM

• 2:30 PM and/or 2:00 PM
• 10:30 PM and/or 10:00 PM
• 6:30 AM IHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, maintains a Drug and Alcohol-free Workplace, and is proud to be an employer of national service.

Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time Pay:

From $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) AD&D insurance Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Ability to

Commute:

Honolulu, HI 96817 (Required)

Work Location:

In person