Site Lead Overnight - Homeless Shelter (2405)
Mercy HouseAbout the role
Job Details
Job Location Oxnard , CAPosition Type Full TimeEducation Level Not SpecifiedSalary Range $24.00 - $24.00 HourlyJob Shift GraveyardDescription
Status: Full-Time
Pay: $24.00/hour
Schedule:
- Monday through Friday: Flexible days, 11:00 p.m. - 7:00 a.m.
- Saturday and Sunday: Set schedule, 11:00 p.m. - 7:00 a.m.
Benefits Offered:
- 100% coverage of Kaiser Gold medical insurance
- Voluntary dental and vision insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Flexible Spending Account
- Employee Assistance Program
- 403(b) savings plan with up to 3% company matching
- Paid on-the-job training and orientation
- Mileage reimbursement
- Referral program
- Opportunities for career advancement
Mission Statement: "To be a leader in ending homelessness by providing a unique system of dignified housing opportunities, programs, and supportive services."
Job Summary: The Site Lead, Overnight is responsible for covering overnight shifts at the Emergency Shelter Program. Key duties include managing logistics, cleaning, and supporting shelter operations, along with supervising a small team of Overnight Logistics staff. This position requires effective communication, crisis intervention skills, and the ability to create a safe, respectful environment for residents and staff. The Site Lead, Overnight will also coordinate program activities, maintain safety, and provide support for guests working toward housing stability.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Logistics & Safety
Goal: Maintain safety and serenity of residents protecting against external and internal disruptions
- Provide an active staff presence during assigned overnight shifts
- Assist with general cleanliness and safety of facility including emptying trash cans and cleaning-up spills, and general groundskeeping
- Perform nightly deep cleans across site to ensure overall health of facility, including servicing restrooms, showers, and food-service areas
- Resolve any conflicts and file incident reports when necessary
- Provide necessary emergency support and follow emergency procedures
- Conduct safety and wellness checks, communicating potential concerns with security staff to ensure staff and guest safety
- [If program utilizes fleet vehicles] Provide late-night transportation services
Management
Goal: Assist Program Manager with program functions and activities
- Support shelter staff during designated shifts
- Assist in various aspects of staff's duties
- Assist in coordinating and managing special group events and holiday events
- Provide crisis/conflict intervention
- Communicate and assist any staff or shelter issues with Program Manager
- Oversee Paycom requests and timesheets of direct staff, PTO, schedules, and coverage
- Assist the onboarding of new staff and coordinate ongoing training
- [If program utilizes fleet vehicles] Assist with driving shuttles
Program Support
Goal: Assist Program Manager with program functions and activities
- Encourage and discuss progress toward housing with shelter guest
- Provide general support for guests
- Observe and report concerns, violations, and general events in daily staff logs
- Provide late-night meals and organize early-morning food distribution
Administration
- Coordinate supply and service needs
- Assist with securing necessary resources
- Assist with record keeping and reporting
Miscellaneous
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