Job Overview
Employment Type
Hourly
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $20.60
Work Schedule
Fixed Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee assistance program
Professional development opportunities
Job Description
Heading Home, Inc. is a dedicated non-profit organization based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, committed to providing supportive housing and essential services to individuals and families experiencing homelessness. The organization focuses on creating safe and stable living environments, empowering residents to rebuild their lives with dignity and hope. Heading Home works collaboratively with various community partners to deliver comprehensive case management, counseling, and skill-building opportunities, ensuring that residents not only find shelter but also the resources needed to achieve long-term stability. The organization prides itself on fostering an inclusive, respectful environment that promotes healing and growth for vulnerable populations, including those with... Show More
Job Requirements
- Must be able to occasionally ascend/descend stairs up to three or more sets
- frequently move equipment weighing up to 25 lbs
- remain in a stationary position 50 percent of the time
- ability to work alone and handle crises with good judgment
- adequate communication skills both written and oral
Job Qualifications
- Two years of experience with homeless, disabilities and/or other disenfranchised groups preferred
- previous work with homeless individuals and/or families, disabilities or other at-risk populations
- ability to work alone and handle crises with good judgment
- adequate communication skills – both written and oral
Job Duties
- Manages the operations of the program during the day
- responsible for admitting residents as they enter shelter with Heading Home and ensuring the appropriateness of each resident for placement at the Shelter
- responsible for making supplies available including food for the resident’s snacks and lunches
- reads and updates staff logs with any and all important information that occurs during their shift
- maintains appropriate logs of evening and weekend activities
- attends scheduled staff meetings
- adheres to all agency and program policies, procedures and rules
- performs other tasks as assigned by Program Coordinator
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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