Status: Full-Time, Non-Exempt | Payrate: $25.00/Hour | Schedule: Tuesday-Saturday 6:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Job Summary: The Site Lead is responsible for overseeing daily operations at the Emergency Shelter Program, including managing shelter staff, client activities, and services while ensuring a safe, client-centered environment. This position involves crisis intervention, staff support, coordinating volunteers, and maintaining facility organization. The Site Lead also assists with administrative tasks, such as supply coordination and reporting, and participates in training and staff meetings.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Shelter
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Assist in the implementation of all shelter activities to ensure quality delivery of services.
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Oversee all shelter staff, security, and client activities
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Oversee distribution of services and all program services while on duty
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Assist in the coordination of volunteers and support services
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Oversee the organization of supplies and facility’s needs
Management
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Support shelter staff during designated shifts
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Assist in various aspects of staff’s duties
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Assist in coordinating and managing special group events and holiday events
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Provide crisis/conflict intervention
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Communicate any staff or shelter issues to Program Manager
Administration
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Coordinate supply and service needs
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Assist with securing necessary resources
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Assist with record keeping and reporting
Miscellaneous
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Attend staff meetings and training workshops as needed
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Assist with general duties (stocking supplies, copies, fax, phone calls, etc.)
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Enhance job performance by applying up-to-date professional knowledge gained by attending seminars and conferences and reviewing professional publications
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Perform ad hoc projects as appointed by Supervisor
Experience
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Possess a high level of tolerance and understanding for individuals who present for services with urgent multiple case management and health needs
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Ensure a client-focused, trauma-informed, and housing-focused shelter approach
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Ability to perform crisis intervention as needed
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Previous shelter experience is preferred but not required
General
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Ability to work effectively with a diverse population; plan, organize and prioritize duties; perform crisis intervention as needed; clearly communicate information and instructions verbally and in written form; maintain a positive, professional and safe environment while on duty; and establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
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Dependability, responsibility, and the ability to communicate effectively and respectfully
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Fluency in Spanish is of significant value
Physical Requirements
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Ability to lift, bend, push, and pull up to 50 pounds
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Prolonged periods of standing and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Skills Required
- Ability to support individuals with urgent, multiple case management and health needs
- Ability to provide crisis intervention
- Ability to work effectively with a diverse population
- Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize duties
- Ability to communicate clearly verbally and in writing
- Ability to maintain a positive, professional, and safe environment
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
- Dependability and responsibility
- Fluency in Spanish
- Previous shelter experience
- Ability to lift, bend, push, and pull up to 50 pounds
- Ability to stand for prolonged periods and work in a fast-paced environment
What We Do
Mercy House Living Centers is a non-profit organization dedicated to ending the cycle of homelessness. Its mission is to be a leader in the field by providing a unique system of dignified housing opportunities, comprehensive programs, and supportive services. The organization works to help individuals find their way back home and achieve lasting self-sufficiency, ensuring that everyone has a safe and dignified place to live.






