Shelter Staff (Overnight Position Available)

Company: Wesley Shelter
Location: Wilson
Posted on: June 9, 2021

Job Description:

Wesley Shelter Inc. is the domestic violence and sexual assault response agency in Wilson County. Wesley Shelter has been serving the Wilson community through its many programs since 1983. The services that Wesley Shelter provides the community include Domestic and Sexual Violence Response, Services for Homeless Women and Children, The Edward Y.C. Throne Safe House, 24 Hour Crisis Line, Women's Center, Children's Programs, Hispanic Outreach Services, Counseling, Legal Services, The Clothes Line and so much more.

Shift Times are: 3pm to 10pm (Evening Monitor)

12midnight to 8am (Overnight Monitor)

Reports to the Shelter Coordinator.

The responsibilities of the Shelter Staff include:

Monitors the security of the Safe House and residents. Sets alarm system at appropriate time.
Is aware of safety issues and can access 911 when warranted.
Monitors shelter guidelines and submits appropriate incident reports to Shelter Coordinator.
Completes shelter logs and required documentation for each shift.
Provides support to residents.
Provides crisis line coverage during shift. Follows protocols regarding domestic violence/sexual assault and homeless calls. If shelter is at capacity, locates another safe shelter or accesses hotel.
Protects residents information and complies with confidentiality guidelines.
Completes intake packets with residents, completes safety planning, helps new residents settle into shelter and make sure they have what they need.
Makes appropriate referrals to staff members for agency services. Provides community resource information as well.
Evaluates the need for shelter repairs or the needs of clients and reports them to Associate Director or Shelter Coordinator.
Provides donation and food delivery information.
Responds to all other needs as prescribed by Shelter Coordinator.
Attends shelter staff meetings and training opportunities.

Please submit cover letter and resume with relevant work history and experience to Associate Director Cherie D. Lindsay-Chapman at clindsay-chapman@wesleyshelter.org.

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