Associate, Shelter, Northern Colorado

Full-time Overnight Shelter Associate

10 pm-830am

OUR PURPOSE

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Denver has been serving Northern Colorado since We serve tens of thousands of people each year in seven ministries: Marisol Services, Early Childhood Education, Shelter Services, Catholic Charities Housing, St. Raphael Counseling, Family, Kinship, and Senior Services, and Parish & Community Engagement.

Our employees are crucial to our success in achieving our mission to extend the healing ministry of Jesus Christ to the poor and those in need. Catholic Charities provides a work environment where self-motivated and mission-driven individuals are recognized and rewarded.

Catholic Charities is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to welcoming applicants and program participants of all faiths, as well as an inclusive and welcoming environment for staff, volunteers, and program participants. Candidates who bring diversity to our team are encouraged to apply.

 ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES  

• Follows procedures and guidelines outlined in operating guidelines manual(s) to help maintain structure and order in the living environment. 
• Accurately and promptly completes all required documentation/data, including entering relevant resident information in daily logs before ending shift assignment. 
• Maintains current knowledge of ongoing events and residents by reading old logs  
• Enforces shelter rules uniformly and consistently. 
• Responds appropriately to needs and crises, such as mediating basic interpersonal problems between residents and summoning emergency personnel. 
• Strives to make volunteers and guests feel welcome. 
• Conducts intake and orientation of new clients. 
• Communicates with other staff to resolve problems with individual residents. 
• Completes necessary records and reports, including on the computer or manually, as directed. 
• Distributes and inventories supplies. 
• Performs a range of cleaning duties, including but not limited to sweeping, mopping, sanitizing, wiping, and safely handling small bio-hazard spills in accordance with established protocols. 
• Provides appropriate information and referrals. 
• Keeps the supervisor informed on shelter developments. 
• Supports, promotes, and adheres to Catholic Charities' vision, mission, values, and Code of Ethics. 
• Reflects Catholic Charities' commitment to treating all persons with dignity and respect. 
• Uses creativity and innovation in program development and service delivery. 
• Maintains confidentiality of client and agency information. 
• Regular and predictable attendance. 

• Experience working with people in crisis 
• Ability to remain calm in stressful and/or emergencies 
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing 
• Basic knowledge of word processing and typing ability to enter resident information  
• Knowledge of the service population's cultural and socioeconomic characteristics and the appropriate techniques and practices for the client population.  
• Ability to interact effectively as a team member and independently with Agency staff and with a diverse client base. 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE  

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and 6 months to one year of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. 

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

Pay: $17.75 per hour.  Eligible for $1 bilingual or overnight differential. 

Training: We provide a robust training curriculum that will support our employees throughout their career. Training provided within the first year of employment includes: De-escalation & Safety; Mental Health First Aid; Substance Abuse & Mental Health; Human Trafficking; Trauma Informed Care; and many more.

Benefits: In addition to being part of a higher purpose while working in a challenging yet rewarding environment, eligible Catholic Charities employees receive a generous benefits package, including:

• Extensive Paid Time Off (4 weeks accrual for new employees - increasing based on tenure), promoting work-life balance.
• 15 Paid Holidays annually (shelters are 24/7, so if a holiday is worked, holiday pay is included.)
• Sabbatical Leave Program: Employees who have completed seven years of continuous full-time service are eligible for a paid sabbatical leave to support rest, renewal, and professional or personal growth. Eligible staff may take 4 weeks of sabbatical leave. 
• 403b Retirement Plan with Agency contribution of 4% & match up to 2% of annual compensation.
• Choice of 3 PPO Medical Plans (Agency pays 90% of employees' and 75% of dependents' premiums), Dental, & Vision starting the 1st day of the month following start date.
• May be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through Federal Student Loans, and many more benefits.

**Part-time employees hours per week) also receive paid annual leave, company-paid holidays, and 403b retirement plan with agency contribution and match.

ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?

If you are ready to make answer the call and make a difference, please submit your application online at We look forward to meeting you

We conduct background checks as part of our hiring process. 

Drug-Free Workplace.

Catholic Charities serves all with respect, dignity, and without discrimination in compliance with all local, state, or federal law. Consistent with applicable laws, Catholic Charities makes all decisions involving any aspect of employment or volunteer relationships without regard to any status or characteristic protected by local, state, or federal law, other than those positions which are deemed ministerial in nature (such as Chaplain requiring a clerical background). Unlawful discrimination and/or harassment is inconsistent with our philosophy of doing business and will not be tolerated. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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