Homeless Shelter Support Staff
H.O.M.E. Inc. is seeking Shelter Support Staff for its Orland based shelters. We are seeking staff for first, second and third shifts - Shifts include Full-time Day Shift, 8am-4pm Mon-Fri, Full-time Second Shift, 3pm-11pm Mon-Fri and Full-time Third Shifts 11pm-7am Mon-Fri.
Support Staff are responsible for ensuring a safe and secure environment for all shelter guests. Candidates should have a caring heart and be comfortable maintaining good boundaries while helping people in crisis. The Shelter Support Staff should be able to work independently as well as with a team. Experience in a helping profession or equivalent Bachelor’s degree required. Experience working in residential programs, a plus.
Full-time Second Shift Shelter Support position starts at $16/hr. with full health insurance benefits after 30 days of employment as well as 11 paid Holidays and accrued vacation and sick time. Full time employees receive an additional week of paid vacation during the holidays.
Part-time shifts start at $16/hr. with a $1/hr. differential for Third Shift and weekend shifts. Part-time employees receive accrued vacation and sick time as well as paid time off for birthdays.
EDUCATION, TRAINING, & OTHER QUALIFICATIONS
1. Experience in a helping profession or equivalent Bachelor’s degree.
2. Knowledge of and sensitivity to issues of homelessness and poverty.
3. Effective written and oral communication skills.
4. Ability to set strong boundaries and work independently.
5. Basic computer competency.
6. Valid Maine driver’s license.
Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to P.O. Box 10 Orland, Maine 04472 or send it via email. We look forward to hearing from you!