Shelter Logistics - Overnight Shift (5845)

Job DetailsJob Location: Phoenix, AZ 85008Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: NoneSalary Range: $21.50 - $21.50 HourlyJob Shift: GraveyardJob Category: Shelter ServicesStatus: Full-Time, Non-Exempt | Payrate: $21.50/ Hour  Schedule: Wednesday – Saturday 11:00 pm – 7:30 am(Altnerating Wednesday Shift) [Off: Sunday – Tuesday] - Job Summary: The Shelter Specialist, Overnight is responsible for supporting the Emergency Shelter Program during overnight shifts, ensuring the cleanliness and safety of the facility. Key duties include performing nightly deep cleans, conducting wellness checks, providing emergency support, and assisting with program logistics such as food distribution and transportation. This position requires strong communication skills and the ability to work with a diverse, vulnerable population. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Logistics and Safety Goal: Maintain the 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 Resolve any conflicts and file incident reports when necessary Provide necessary emergency support and follow emergency procedures  Conduct safety and wellness checks Communicate potential concerns with security staff to ensure staff and guest safety Program Support Goal: Assist Program Manager with program functions and activities Encourage and discuss progress toward housing with shelter guests 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 Qualifications Experience Prior experience working overnight shifts preferred At least 2 years of shelter operations or facilities experience preferred Possess a high level of patience and understanding for working with the homeless population, senior citizens or other diverse populations This position requires current CPR certification. If you do not have an active certification at the time of hire, training and certification will be provided as a condition of employment Fingerprint card required General Proficiency in organizing and prioritizing responsibilities Ability to clearly communicate information and instructions verbally and in written form Create a positive, professional and safe environment Establish and maintain healthy working relationships with others Model dependability, responsibility and respect Fluency in Spanish is of significant value Physical Requirements Ability to lift, bend, push, and pull up to 50 pounds Prolonged periods of standing and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment Mercy House is an E-Verify employer. E-Verify is an Internet based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA) that allows participating employers to electronically verify the employment eligibility of their newly hired employees in the United States. Please click on the following links for more information. E-Verify Participation Poster: English & Spanish (https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf) E-Verify Right to Work Poster: English & Spanish (https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/IER_RightToWorkPoster%20Eng_Es.pdf)