Please be aware of employment scams where hackers pose as legitimate companies and recruiters to obtain personal information from job seekers. Please be vigilant and verify the authenticity of any job offers or communications. We will never request sensitive information such as Social Security numbers or bank details during the initial stages of the recruitment process. If you suspect fraudulent activity, contact us directly through our official channels. Stay safe and protect your personal information.
***This position is as needed in response to natural disasters. Candidates must be local to the impacted area.***
Shelter Support Staff provide support to shelter residents working a set schedule during hours of operation seven days a week. This position requires someone who is a collaborative team player, adaptable and can work in a fluid environment. Must be a good communicator, compassionate and flexible. A general summary of responsibilities includes providing a safe, clean environment, supporting, and assisting shelter guests residing in facility, and documenting any safety or security concerns.
Job Duties and Responsibilities include:
- Provide meals, snacks and water for residents and staff.
- Ensure that necessary resources for food service are available.
- Plan for and manage the preparation and service of meals and snacks.
- Follow and enforce Shelter Guidelines, Policies, and Procedures with shelter guests.
- Communicate necessary information to keep shelter guests informed.
- Maintain safety and security of shelter property, and report concerns to Shelter Manager or on-call lead.
- Ensure the privacy of guest personal information and safety of guests.
- Provide ongoing documentation and reporting as directed by Shelter Manager.
- Accurately record daily time worked on all activities in time tracking system of record.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Ability to establish and maintain professional boundaries while working with clients.
- Ability to thrive in a flexible, fast-paced, and growth-oriented environment while maintaining a positive solution-oriented and client-centered approach.
- Ability to work in a high stress environment, and deescalate situations as needed.
- Strong interpersonal skills, ability to be compassionate and firm towards guests.
- Ability to accurately record information for required client and staff documentation while maintaining confidentiality and professional boundaries.
- Ability to work in an austere environment.
- Ability to lift 25 pounds independently.
- Ability to walk, climb or descend stairs, kneel, bend and twist.
Required Education and Experience:
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Valid Driver’s License
Acuity International is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
For OFCCP compliance, the taxable entity associated with this job posting is:
Acuity-CHS, LLCSimilar Jobs
What We Do
Acuity International, headquartered in Reston, Virginia, provides process and technology-based critical services to global government and commercial enterprises. With expertise in a range of engineering and consulting, software solutions, medical care, occupational health, global mission, environmental remediation, and secure and complex construction management services, augmented by deep expertise in cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and cloud solutions, Acuity International is positioned to assist its customers in their critical missions anywhere in the world with the latest technology and repeatable processes.
