Shelter Advocate
WHEEL (Women’s Housing Equality Enhancement League) Shelters
$17 per hour
WHEEL (www.wheelforwomen.org) is a dynamic, grassroots organizing effort of homeless/formerly homeless women. We facilitate two loving, 24-hour, low-barrier shelters women on First Hill. We’re looking for level-headed, kind-hearted, reliable strong women to staff our shelters, and perhaps do fill-in shifts (day, evening, overnight).
Most Urgent Need: Day Shift and On-Call Staff; some overnight shifts are also available.
Duties: Intakes and welcoming women, managing referrals, keeping the peace, set-up, meal service, light cleaning, and informal resource-sharing. We work cooperatively with our host site and other space users to ensure that the building and its users are not adversely impacted by the shelter program.
Skills: Reliability, patience, communication and conflict mediation skills, and commitment to teamwork. Previous experience with homeless/low-income service work is very helpful, but not required.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $17 per hour; medical benefits after 3 months for those working full-time
Enquiries: Email only to wheelorg@yahoo.com
