shelter attendant - Portland, United States - City of Portland, Maine

Description

SHELTER ATTENDANT (ON CALL)

Health and Human Services Department - Homeless Services Center – Social Services Division -

The Homeless Services Center is searching for per diem/on-call shelter attendants. Schedules will vary. Availability to work a combination of nights, days, weekends, and holidays is desired. Duties include; welcoming homeless men and women in need of shelter, monitoring dorms, common areas, and shelter grounds. Frequent cleaning of dorms, common areas, bathrooms, and grounds is required. The position also involves crisis intervention, triage for over 200 guests per night, and conflict resolution. This position also includes rotation to multiple stations during the course of each shift including walking up and down flights of stairs and between multiple facilities several blocks apart. Also includes set up and take down of dormitories, including moving of mats, cots, chairs, tables, full laundry bags and other items as required. Positive attitude with exceptional patience and customer service skills required. Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a satisfactory background check. This is not a benefited position.

Rate of pay is $18.00/hour.

Will accept applications until vacancies are filled.

The City of Portland is strongly committed to diversity in its workforce.

Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply.

We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Type : INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Group : ON CALL

Job Family : SOCIAL SERVICES

Posting Start : 09/02/2021

Posting End : 12/31/9999