Position Announcement

Interested in working in a fast-paced environment with a dynamic team?

EMERGENCY SHELTER EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Interested in working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment? Join The Kearney Center team! The Kearney Center provides temporary emergency shelter and housing focused services to people experiencing homelessness, in a safe environment that promotes dignity and respect.
If you have a passion for working with people experiencing homelessness and a commitment to serving them in an emergency shelter environment, this is an opportunity for you!
Position Title: Part Time Direct Care Specialist
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

 Provide compassionate, client-centered customer service  Attend to the needs of people experiencing homelessness in a shelter environment where an average of 375 people access services and sleep overnight, with special attention to clients’ safety and well-being. .
 Contribute to care and cleanliness of the facility
 Assist clients in understanding the processes and following the guidelines of the facility
 Utilize trauma-informed care and de-escalation principles with clients in a busy, high-volume shelter environment
 Document incidents and updates for smooth flow of information between shifts
 Perform routine facility walk-abouts to be aware of activities throughout the building, ensuring client safety and comfort
QUALIFICATIONS
 Strong verbal and written communication skills
 Compassionate and open-minded
 Ability to remain focused and calm in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
 Ability to manage and embrace change, risk and uncertainty
 Willingness to embrace and actively support the unique and evolving culture and values of The Kearney Center
 Commitment to practicing the values of dignity and respect with clients, coworkers and community partners
 Cooperative and flexible with people and systems
 Ability to work both independently and as a team
AVAILABLE SHIFTS
 Part-time Direct Care Specialist – We are a 24 hour a day facility and there are a number of shifts available for a total of up to 25 hours per week. Please indicate your hours of availability in your cover letter.
TO APPLY:
 Send resume with cover letter explaining your interest in and qualifications for the position and your availability for shifts to: Bret Oglesby at bret.oglesby@cesctlh.org, placing position title in the subject. Emails without resume, cover letter and position title in subject field will not be considered.