Shelter Attendant

St. Martin de Porres Residence, Inc. is seeking a shelter attendant to support the St. Martin de Porres and St. Catherine of Siena Residences’ mission of assisting men and women in transitioning from homelessness to independence. The shelter attendant provides direct service and supervision to program participants, helping them adapt to community living and program policies, ensuring effective operation of the shelter program.

The essential functions include but are not limited to:

• Maintain a safe, supportive environment within the shelter.
• Monitor the facility to maintain the safety of guests and shelter space.
• Assist guests with shelter routines.
• Support guests in following all shelter procedures.
• Help guests work through conflicts with others living in the shelter.
• Keep the shelter clean, restock supplies, and complete shelter and guest’s laundry.
• Note observations and interactions with shelter guests in the daily log.
• Check volunteer schedule (cooks). Be ready to provide dinner if a no-show. (St. Martin only)
• Intervene in guest crises.
• Complete documentation for all donations and forward information to the administrative office.
• Basic maintenance, organization and cleaning of facilities.
• Treat guests with respect and dignity in a sensitive manner.
• Participate in program, and agency meetings and relevant trainings as required, as well as inter-agency groups that provide assistance and advocacy to homeless individuals.
• Adhere to agency policy, procedures and professional code of ethics.
• Complete all duties as assigned. Other duties as required.
• Ability to maintain CONFIDENTIALITY.
• Ability to work without on-site supervision.
• Have good listening and communication skills.
• Be understanding of guests' needs and issues.