Warming Shelter Lead positions, Overnight shifts, On-Call

Are you a Leader? This position will provide direct oversight and support to warming sheltering service staff and volunteers at ARCHES Warming Shelters during the cold season between October and March. Adverse weather conditions and/or a drop in temperature to 32 degrees (F) or below means our shelters are activated for those living outside without housing or shelter. Our goal is to reduce harm and save lives and we need your help! We have 6 Lead positions available to staff shelters for the season. Bilingual Spanish preferred but not required.

Responsibilities include supporting shelter operations including intake, cleaning, checking in guests assisting clients with navigation to resources, stocking supplies, distribution of food, clothing, mats and blankets, de-escalation, and ensuring a warm, safe and caring environment out of the cold. Leads are also responsible for training shelter Site Assistants and enforcing policies and procedures, cleaning and safety protocols, and escalating issues to management and/or law enforcement when necessary.

Lead Site Assistants work between several sites, with multiple shifts covering overnight shelter operations. Hours are scheduled between 5pm and 8am during emergency shelter activations. Staff may be assigned daytime hours to support agency operations and occasional overtime could be available.

This position has full-time and on-call options available. The pay rate for full-time, benefitted Shelter Leads is $19.50 per hour. The pay rate for on-call, non-benefitted Leads is $26.50 per hour.

There are multiple positions and shifts available.

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATION

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

***ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee will also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

There are no supervisory duties in this position.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

MWVCAA is committed to promoting and achieving diversity, equity and inclusion with employees and with those we serve. The agency strives to be an employer of choice with a vision for all people to be respected for their infinite worth, and supported to envision and reach a positive future.

MWVCAA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, age, veterans, and people with disabilities or any other protected category. We welcome all people to join us in achieving our Mission. If you require any assistance in the application process, or reasonable accommodations to perform the essential duties of the position, please notify a member of our team at (503) 585-6232.

*MWVCAA is a Second Chance Employer supporting individuals with criminal records with a fair and equal opportunity at employment. A background check will be conducted for this position. A criminal record will not automatically disqualify an individual from a job, unless there is a specific legal exclusion. MWVCAA will consider convictions as they relate to job duties and responsibilities and consider the length of time since the offense.

**This is a partial list of essential duties and responsibilities. To review the full job description, download below.

If you need ADA accommodations to apply for MWVCAA job openings, please contact Human Resources at HR@mwvcaa.org or call 503-585-6232 to ask for a HR Team Member.