Temporary Cold Weather Shelter Overnight Coordinator* - Orange County Government : Job Details

General Description

Orange County is hiring several people for the Temporary Cold Weather Shelter Overnight Coordinator position. The shelter is open on an as-needed basis, when the temperature goes below 32 degrees. Coordinators will be required to be on-site for 12 hours, approximately 7pm to 7am. This program will be a trauma-informed, low barrier shelter, with no substance testing.

The Shelter is located at University Baptist Church: 100 S. Columbia St., Chapel Hill.

* All employees must strictly adhere to confidentiality guidelines.

* ABackground Check is required.

Examples of Essential Functions

Examples of Essential Functions

Following are examples of typical work activities and responsibilities. The incumbent may be responsible for performing other related duties and responsibilities as required or assigned. A position may not include all the work examples given, nor does the list include all that may be assigned.

Provide client support via the SOHRAD program, in collaboration with the Chapel Hill Police Crisis Unit.

Provide Covid tests, blankets, cots, food and water to those seeking shelter during cold weather events.

Performs Fire Watch functions as well as periodic bathroom checks during overnight hours.

Collects individual identifying information for data collection and housing coordination purposes.

Dismantles cots in the morning following overnight shelter, and cleans as needed during the night.

Assists staff in referring clients to open beds at other potential shelters.

Enforces safety guidelines for shelter, including calling emergency services for excessively disruptive and/or dangerous behaviors.

Other shelter-related duties as requested.

Full Performance of Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma.

Experience working with people in housing crises preferred.

Direct lived experience of housing instability or homelessness preferred.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

All offers of employment are conditional upon successful clearance of a background check. Employment cannot commence until the employee has been cleared.

Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of North Carolina for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.

Supplemental Information

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND POSSIBLE HAZARDS

Ability to physically perform the basic life operational functions (with or without reasonable accommodation)of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing and repetitive motions of the hands/wrists.

Ability to perform light work exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 5 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.

Ability to endure emotional stress related to the nature of interactions with residents and/or family members who may be hostile, resistant or violent.

Possess the visual acuity to operate a passenger vehicle when applicable, prepare and analyze data and figures, perform work on a computer terminal, and perform extensive reading,

Orange County is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer