Elizabeth Freeman Center (EFC) seeks energetic, passionate people to serve as relief shelter staff for Saturdays 4pm to midnight and to fill in for staff absences, often on short notice. The relief staff work as part of the shelter team to provide comprehensive services to families living in emergency shelter due to domestic or sexual violence.
Responsibilities include:
- Help to create a safe, welcoming, well-maintained environment for all guests in shelter
- Provide support services, including:
- being a visible presence and support to guests in residence at all times
- assist with house walk-throughs and security checks
- providing crisis intervention and de-escalation for guests in distress
- completing proper timely documentation and file reviews
- respond effectively to emergency situations
- Answer 24-hour hotline during shift
- Care for the physical wellbeing of the house, including cleaning and disinfecting areas
- Participate in regular trainings as possible and engage in continuing professional development
- Maintain appropriate and professional boundaries with shelter guests and adhere to confidentiality guidelines and protocols
- Complete all other duties to promote the agency’s mission
Work Hours: Saturdays, 4 pm to midnight, and various relief shifts, as available – primarily weekends, overnight and holidays
Compensation and benefits: $22/hour plus a $1/hour differential for overnight shifts and $1/hour differential for bilingual English/Spanish skills; other hourly increments for education and/or special skills. Year-end bonus depending on funding.
