Overview
Day Shelter Support Jobs in Burlington, VT at COMMITTEE ON TEMPORARY SHELTER
COTS is seeking compassionate, dedicated individuals to join our team at the Daystation, our day resource center supporting adults experiencing homelessness. Whether you’re experienced in human services or simply passionate about helping others, we welcome you to apply.
AVAILABLE HOURS:
Friday
- 9am to 5pm
- 9am to 11am
Saturday
- 9am to noon
- 9am to 5pm
- 9am to 5pm
PAY:
- $24.0724.70 based on combination of education and experience
BENEFITS:
Our comprehensive benefits package for part time employees includes dental, and vision insurance, along with short-term disability, a 403B retirement plan, and access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for added support, and paid parental leave.
We also offer generous paid time off, including:
- 12 paid vacation days
- 12 paid sick days
- 11 paid holidays
- 4 personal days to use as you choose
PRIMARY JOB DUTIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:
- Greeting and signing in guests
- Assisting guests with mail, showers, laundry, hygiene products and other essentials
- Supporting daily lunch service
- Observing guests’ needs and connect them to additional COTS or community resources
- Work with community partners, including BPD and Howard Center, to support guests holistically
QULIFICATIONS:
- Experience in customer service or working with the public
- Interest in (or experience with) human services, social work, or nonprofit work
- Ability to support individuals facing challenges related to mental health, substance use, and employment instability.
- Experience with (or willingness to learn) deescalation and crisis management techniques
We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourage people from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to apply — especially those with lived experience related to our mission.
About COMMITTEE ON TEMPORARY SHELTER
For 40 years COTS has been working in Chittenden County to creatively find solutions to end homelessness; we aren’t afraid to try new things. We are looking for team members with a passion for doing good and creative thinking. COTS offers a competitive benefits package including access to healthcare, retirement savings, and robust time off, as well as benefits focused on supporting human services professionals with mental and emotional wellbeing. COTS strives to create a supportive, collaborative and fun work environment…consider joining us on our mission to end homelessness!
Title: Day Shelter Support
Company: COMMITTEE ON TEMPORARY SHELTER
Location: Burlington, VT
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