Overview
Guest Relations Coordinator (Night Shift) Jobs in Grand Junction, CO at HomewardBound of the Grand Valley
Who We Are:
HomewardBound of the Grand Valley is a non-profit organization that focuses on providing essential services such as emergency shelter space, purposeful work, community navigation, & food recovery to individuals that are experiencing houselessness. Join us on our mission of helping every unhoused person in our community find a path home!
Primary Role:
As a Guest Relations Coordinator for HomewardBound of the Grand Valley (HBGV), your primary responsibility is to ensure that guests at HBGV feel safe, welcome, and supported throughout their stay. Your role involves addressing guests’ needs/concerns and ensuring that they have the necessary information to access the resources they need in order to get back on their feet.
Pay, Hours, & Benefits:
-Starting Pay Rate: $16.50 per hour; full-time.
-Positions Available:
1. Sunday & Monday (12am-8am) & Tuesday-Thursday (12am-8am)
2. Tuesday – Saturday (12am-8am)
-Eligible for employee benefits when available including Appleton Clinics, Colorado SecureSavings, paid holidays, and paid time off.
Responsibilities:
-Welcoming guests: As the first point of contact for guests arriving at HBGV, you will offer a friendly and warm welcome, providing guests with a shelter & policy-based orientation. You will also be responsible for checking guests in and out of the shelter, and ensuring that they have all the necessary paperwork and identification.
-Communicating effectively: You will work to create a supportive and welcoming environment that helps guests feel comfortable and safe. You will also be responsible for resolving conflicts using the appropriate de-escalation tools and address any concerns that guests may have.
-Assessing needs: You will be responsible for assessing guests’ needs and connecting them with the appropriate resources regarding food, clothing, medical care, and counseling. You will work with other staff members and community organizations to ensure that guests have access to the resources they need.
-Maintaining records: You will be responsible for maintaining accurate and up-to-date records of guest stays, including their personal information, length of stay, and any services or resources provided.
-Ensuring safety and security: You will be responsible for ensuring that HBGV is a safe and secure environment for guests, staff, and volunteers. This may involve monitoring guest behavior, enforcing shelter policies, and responding to emergencies or incidents.
-Collaborating with staff: You will work closely with other shelter staff members, including case managers, social workers, and volunteers to ensure that guests receive the best possible care and support
Requirements:
-High School diploma or equivalent.
-Valid driver’s license.
-Experience in a guest services or customer service role.
-Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
-Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
-Understanding of the challenges faced by people experiencing homelessness.
-Knowledge of local resources and service providers for people experiencing homelessness.
-Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends if needed.
-Excellent communication in both one-on-one and group based work environments.
-Ability to work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds and experiences.
-Possess a friendly, positive, and compassionate attitude.
-Excellent computer literacy skills with previous experience working with Microsoft Windows, Office 365, & Google Workspace.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.50 per hour
Benefits:
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Night shift
Application Question(s):
REQUIRED: Please provide a minimum of two professional references (Name, Affiliation, & Contact Information). Please do not list family members as references.
Education:
High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
Customer service: 1 year (Required)
Data entry: 1 year (Required)
computer: 3 years (Preferred)
Language:
English (Required)
License/Certification:
Driver’s License (Required)
Location:
Grand Junction, CO 81501 (Preferred)
Shift availability:
Night Shift (Required)
Ability to Commute:
Grand Junction, CO 81501 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
Grand Junction, CO 81501: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Title: Guest Relations Coordinator (Night Shift)
Company: HomewardBound of the Grand Valley
Location: Grand Junction, CO
