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Thank you for your interest in employment with OASIS!
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OASIS, Inc. is hiring for:
Position: Shelter Substitute
- Pay: $150/night (5pm-8am) and $110/day (8am-5pm) for shelter substitutes who are on call. $150 after completing training (Est. 15 hours)
- Hours: Night shift (5pm-8am), Day shift (8am-5pm)
- Respond to: Shelter Services Manager, Evening Shelter Manager and other staff as necessary.
Responsibilities:
- Provide overnight supervision of the shelter and all residents and/or serving on-call status with staff cell phone during assigned working hours.
- Shelter supervision includes:
- Keeping the shelter calm and safe.
- Ensuring shelter remains clean and sanitary.
- Transferring the crisis line.
- Providing supportive listening when necessary (keeping boundaries and setting time limits so that you can attend to other duties).
- Responding to crisis calls on the OASIS cell phone, reporting to the hospital, WCSO, BPD, or the Magistrates office in a timely manner when necessary.
- Providing medical and legal advocacy to clients as needed.
- Attending to daily administrative duties.
- Completing intake procedure, clarifying and enforcing house guidelines with clients.
- Providing childcare support to parents staying at shelters when appropriate.
- Supporting clients who are staying overnight in an emergency hotel stay.
- Picking up, sorting, and putting away shelter groceries.
- Provide support to clients with service, information, and referrals.
- May provide support to evening support groups, if scheduled on corresponding nights.
- Coordinate with the staff person whose shift you are covering to pick up staff cell phone and keys. Pick up the crisis phone from the office by 4:45pm.
- Subs must remain alcohol and drug-free while on shift and always have cell phone service.
- Assisting with other duties as needed.
- Complete Training Program (estimated 15 hours)
- 3 Nights at Shelter (two 3-hour shifts, one 5-hour shift)
- Office shift (1 hour)
- Read OASIS volunteer manual (3 hours)
- Additional Requirements:
- Non-judgmental and empathetic approach towards all persons from various backgrounds, which conveys dignity and respect for an individual’s inherent value.
- Interpersonal, communicative, and conflict resolution skills.
- Ability to create a supportive environment.
- Ability to work with constant interruptions.
- Computer literacy and proficiency in the use of Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Must meet the necessary Motor Vehicle Record Check requirements set forth by Philadelphia Insurance Companies, have a valid Driver’s License, and up-to-date vehicle insurance to operate the OASIS vehicle when necessary.
- Agreement with the OASIS mission, vision, values, and philosophy.
Working Conditions:
- Some evening, weekend, and overnight work will be required.
- May be required to lift items weighing up to 40 lbs.
- Hazards may include physical threats from victims’ abusers. Client services staff may also be exposed to physical threats from mediating disputes between residents and illness from communal living situations.
*Job applications for Shelter Substitute accepted via email only.
OASIS, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No phone calls or social media submissions please.