Bethesda House of Schenectady, Inc.
Shelter Aide (overnight)
Bethesda House of Schenectady, Inc., Schenectady, New York, United States
Shelter Aide (overnight) at Bethesda House of Schenectady, Inc.
At Bethesda House, our goal is to end the cycle of poverty and homelessness, not just manage the symptoms. Our teams work to address each individual on a holistic level so they feel heard, respected, and safe in our care. We offer hands‑on help to address chronic homelessness, mental health, substance abuse, disability, and systematic poverty by offering innovative solutions and proactive services to the most vulnerable in Schenectady County.
This position is based at Cara House, 917 State Street, Schenectady, NY. Cara House provides supportive housing, a safe and secure environment for individuals with chronic or emergency unmet housing needs, integrated primary care and behavioral health treatment programs, and assistance with access to financial and educational resources where applicable.
Role Summary:
The Shelter Aide monitors the Emergency Shelter during their assigned shift to ensure smooth and efficient operations as well as a safe and secure shelter setting.
Schedule:
Mon‑Thurs, 11pm – 8am (36 hrs/week)
Pay:
$16.50/hr
Specific Duties / Responsibilities
Meet with the day staff at the start of the shift to ensure all updates, issues and information is obtained and review the Shelter Communication Book.
Prepare for incoming guests, complete paperwork, consent forms, and intake process for any new guests entering during shift.
Ensure shelter participants are awakened and assist guests exiting the building each morning.
Assist with shelter space clean‑up: collect items used by shelter guests (blankets, pillows, pillow cases, etc.), bag the items and place the bags in the hot box.
Ensure the safety of all program participants and that they adhere to shelter rules.
Monitor behaviors of program participants with constant supervision.
Enact safety plan or an emergency plan as necessary.
Qualifications
High School Diploma or equivalent required plus 2‑5 years’ prior work experience in a related field.
Strong communication skills with the ability to operate the agency phone system in a clear and professional manner.
Computer literacy, including the ability to work with automated outputs and enter data in automated systems.
Experience working with the homeless population; people who have mental illness and/or substance abuse history and diverse populations.
Ability to recognize and respond to an emergency. Strong conflict resolution and de‑escalation skills.
Professional demeanor and the ability to represent the agency positively in all interactions, maintain appropriate boundaries and confidentiality.
Demonstrated resourcefulness, ability to work independently, and take initiative.
Must have access to reliable transportation to and from work.
Availability to work hours above normally scheduled work hours in an emergency to cover front desk duties is a plus.
This description does not contain a comprehensive list of duties, responsibilities or activities that are required of the employee. Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned as needed and at any time with or without notice. All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check including a DMV record search if driving is required for the position.
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This position is based at Cara House, 917 State Street, Schenectady, NY. Cara House provides supportive housing, a safe and secure environment for individuals with chronic or emergency unmet housing needs, integrated primary care and behavioral health treatment programs, and assistance with access to financial and educational resources where applicable.
Role Summary:
The Shelter Aide monitors the Emergency Shelter during their assigned shift to ensure smooth and efficient operations as well as a safe and secure shelter setting.
Schedule:
Mon‑Thurs, 11pm – 8am (36 hrs/week)
Pay:
$16.50/hr
Specific Duties / Responsibilities
Meet with the day staff at the start of the shift to ensure all updates, issues and information is obtained and review the Shelter Communication Book.
Prepare for incoming guests, complete paperwork, consent forms, and intake process for any new guests entering during shift.
Ensure shelter participants are awakened and assist guests exiting the building each morning.
Assist with shelter space clean‑up: collect items used by shelter guests (blankets, pillows, pillow cases, etc.), bag the items and place the bags in the hot box.
Ensure the safety of all program participants and that they adhere to shelter rules.
Monitor behaviors of program participants with constant supervision.
Enact safety plan or an emergency plan as necessary.
Qualifications
High School Diploma or equivalent required plus 2‑5 years’ prior work experience in a related field.
Strong communication skills with the ability to operate the agency phone system in a clear and professional manner.
Computer literacy, including the ability to work with automated outputs and enter data in automated systems.
Experience working with the homeless population; people who have mental illness and/or substance abuse history and diverse populations.
Ability to recognize and respond to an emergency. Strong conflict resolution and de‑escalation skills.
Professional demeanor and the ability to represent the agency positively in all interactions, maintain appropriate boundaries and confidentiality.
Demonstrated resourcefulness, ability to work independently, and take initiative.
Must have access to reliable transportation to and from work.
Availability to work hours above normally scheduled work hours in an emergency to cover front desk duties is a plus.
This description does not contain a comprehensive list of duties, responsibilities or activities that are required of the employee. Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned as needed and at any time with or without notice. All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check including a DMV record search if driving is required for the position.
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