Shelter Specialist-Overnight

Salvation Army
Portland, OR
Category Healthcare
Job Description
Role Overview

The Shelter Specialist is responsible for maintaining program operations and services for participants on site, providing basic needs, services, or de-escalating negative participant interactions, and maintaining site safety and access control.

What You Will Do

The Shelter Specialist will perform various assigned tasks, including keeping facilities clean and organized, conducting visual inspections, learning and acting upon new information, and responding to crisis situations.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have strong human relations skills, trauma-informed care, and the ability to engage with diverse populations in a respectful and culturally responsive manner.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Documented experience in homeless services (or related experience)
  • Basic Microsoft Office experience
  • Ability to engage with diverse populations in a respectful and culturally responsive manner
  • Understanding of basic conflict resolution
  • Commitment to keeping client information confidential
  • Ability and willingness to understand and fully comply with mandatory reporting requirements and laws pertaining to vulnerable adults and children

Benefits

  • Hourly Wage: $23.00 - $25.00 DOE
  • Benefits not explicitly mentioned in the posting
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