Are you looking to make a difference in someone's life?
Do you want the opportunity to gain invaluable experience working with people experiencing homelessness?
Lynn Shelter Association is now hiring Shelter Support Staff (Per Diem).
Schedule:
Flexible. Staff will be able to choose shifts each week based on their availability and the agency's open shifts.
The Lynn Shelter Association believes every person deserves a place to call home. Our mission is to provide a safe environment for each individual to define and pursue their goals for independence and self-sufficiency.
We work alongside individuals and families to create a supportive environment- by listening and building relationships- empowering them to define and pursue their goals. We provide shelter, supportive services, housing solutions and access to a continuum of community supports to more than 1,000 individuals and families at risk for and experiencing homelessness each year.
Responsibilities Include:
· Maintain a supportive shelter environment that emphasizes communicating with guests in a respectful, professional manner and exhibiting empathy and understanding.
· Role model positive, professional behavior including appearance and communication
· Maintain a safe and clean facility, assisting with custodial duties as assigned such as vacuuming, mopping, cleaning of dishes and counter, laundry and other cleaning tasks.
· Ensure that all shift documentation is completed by the end of each shift including: Shift reports, shift checklists, clients contacts, incident reports, and other paperwork as necessary.
Qualifications:
*High school diploma/GED required
*Experience working with people from very diverse backgrounds
*Excellent communication and conflict resolution skills
*Ability to speak, read and write English, bi-lingual preferred
*Ability to pass CORI/background check
Lynn Shelter Association is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability status.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $18.50 per hour
Expected hours: 1 – 24 per week
Benefits:
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Professional development assistance
Work Location: Multiple locations