Shelter Attendant

Responsibilities

• Monitor the facility through regular rounds to ensure a clean, safe, and healthy environment
• Identify and address hazardous situations and respond to emergencies or drills
• Maintain facility cleanliness, including sweeping, mopping, wiping surfaces, and handling laundry
• Manage food service tasks such as meal preparation, serving, and maintaining pantry/refrigerator organization
• Perform inventory checks for supplies and furnishings and document needs for replenishment
• Maintain participant sign-in/out sheets and uphold strict confidentiality regarding participant information
• Handle disputes between participants professionally and diffuse stressful situations
• Act as a point of contact for guests and volunteers, providing orientations and tours
• Complete administrative tasks including data entry, updating rosters, and incident reporting

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Experience working with low-income or homeless populations
• ServSafe certification (or ability to obtain and maintain it)
• Access to reliable personal transportation
• Successful completion of a criminal background check
• TB test clearance
• Availability for swing shifts (3:30 PM-11:30 PM), graveyard shifts, weekends, and holidays

Benefits

• 18 days of Paid Time Off and 15 paid holidays (including your birthday)
• 100% paid medical insurance (Kaiser, Sutter Health, or Anthem Blue Cross)
• Dental and vision insurance (100% for employees, 50% for dependents)
• 100% paid Group Term Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, and Long-term disability insurance
• Up to $3,000 annual tuition reimbursement
• 403b retirement plan with company matching contribution
• Pet insurance and Employee Assistance Program
• Internal growth opportunities

About the Company

SHELTER, Inc. is a community-based non-profit dedicated to helping families and individuals re-establish homes and gain the skills needed to thrive. Since 1986, we have worked across several California counties to provide stability and resources to those experiencing housing insecurity.