Job Description
Lamoille Community House - Providing Emergency Shelter Since 2017 We are looking for compassionate, strong staff, who are good with people. If you have experience in human services and a passion for helping people, this is the job for you! Current funding for this project is set to expire at the end of June, 2027 unless continued funding is found Job Title: Family Shelter Overnight Staff Salary Range: $24 an hour Position Type: Part-time/Full-time Location: Waterbury Reports to: Shelter Manager and Director of Operations and Services OVERNIGHT STAFF($24/hr): Shifts are either 9pm to 7am, or 10pm to 8am, every day of the week. Position Overview Overnight Staff help maintain a safe and peaceful environment for those experiencing homelessness and residing at our shelter. This is a sleeping position with duties and responsibilities before and after going to sleep. Overnight Staff are responsible for ensuring that guests adhere to the guidelines established like curfew, quiet time, and staying safe in shelter overnight. Overnight staff must be able to wake up and tend to emergencies or events that may occur overnight as needed. Responsibilities: Follow night and morning routines like reminding guests of curfew and quiet time, opening the kitchen and helping guests get ready for the day. Maintaining a safe environment for the guests to rest. If situations arise that need attention, knowing to call on-call staff and any other resources appropriate for the situation. Log into LCH communication log after every shift. Attend LCH staff meetings. Attend relevant training opportunities as assigned by the Executive Director. Maintain confidentiality regarding our guests. Be able to wake up and tend to situations if they occur in the middle of the night. Skills and Abilities Desired Ability to represent LCH and create and maintain positive relationships in the community. Strong word processing, internet, and organizational skills. Preference for experience working with vulnerable populations. Ability to follow and enforce policies and procedures. Ability to rapidly assess and evaluate situations. Ability to provide compassionate support and guidance to a diversity of people. Ethical and possessing personal integrity. Ability to work independently and as part of a team; ability to create a working team dynamic. Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing. Ability to maintain confidentiality of guests. Ability to set and maintain professional boundaries with guests. Ability to lift 40 lbs. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or two years of experience in human services, social work, non-profit, or related field preferred. Ability to work independently as well as with a team. Ability to employ independent problem-solving strategies in rapidly changing situations. Understanding of systemic and generational poverty, substance misuse disorders, mental health disorders and their impact on those experiencing homelessness. Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary Pay: $24.00 per hour Benefits Employee assistance program Health insurance Health savings account Paid time off People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply Work Location: In person