Teresa’s Residential Staff - Part-time

About the Role

This position supervises daily shelter operations, including log writing, food preparation, crisis intervention, program activities, and ensuring program safety and integrity.

Responsibilities

• Know and comply with policies and procedures of Deborah's Place and the Teresa's Shelter Program.
• Communicate problems or concerns about participants or day-to-day operations to the Residential Manager.
• Communicate directly and effectively with program staff and participants.
• Ensure program and participant safety, security, and integrity during designated hours.
• Work as part of a team to provide information for participant service plans and program reviews through mentoring, log writing, and daily communications.
• Complete and submit required program and participant documentation in a timely manner; organize and maintain files.
• Respond appropriately to internal and external emails in a timely manner.
• Facilitate groups and individual mentoring with participants.
• Clean bed spaces after participants move out; prepare bed spaces for new move-ins.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Food Handling and Sanitation Certification preferred.
• First Aid/CPR preferred.
• 2-3 years of social service and/or residential program experience.
• Knowledge of issues surrounding homelessness, mental illness, and chemical dependency.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Good organizational skills, conflict management, and crisis intervention skills.
• Ability to demonstrate clear and professional boundaries and act in a professional manner.
• Valid Illinois driver's license preferred.

Schedule

Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday, 12:00 AM – 8:00 AM.