Warming Center Staff

Help provide a safe, warm space for those in need this winter!

We are looking for dependable, compassionate individuals to help staff our Warming Centers during overnight, weekend, and holiday shifts.

IMMEDIATE NEED:

• Overnight shifts: 2:00 AM – 8:00 AM
• Weekend coverage
• Holiday coverage

Position Summary:

The Seasonal Per Diem Warming Center Staff is responsible for supporting the Code Blue County Warming Center. The Warming Center is county funded initiative with Oak Orchard Health being the lead agency to facilitate the operations of this program. The Warming Center is a safe space where county residents can come during inclement weather so that they are not in harm’s way due to extreme weather conditions. This is a seasonal position.

Job Responsibilities:

• Respond to Code Blue Alerts from Orleans County Department of Human Services 
• Provide ongoing support to the Warming Center, in conjunction with Oak Orchard      Health, and responding to crises. 
• Ensure space is safe for residents and have sufficient knowledge to enact      emergency services if crises arise.
• Light cleaning following each shift to ensure space is ready for future use. 

Skills/Qualifications:

• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to connect with Warming Center guests with a kind, empathetic, and trauma      informed approach.
• Ability  to respond to crises that may arise using verbal de-escalation skills and      activating emergency services as needed.
• Responsiveness  to calls and emails, especially as it relates to activation of the Code      Blue alerts. 
• Strong  leadership skills to support oversight of the center, including creation      of on-call schedules for warming center staff. 

Education/Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED.

Warming Center Operating Hours:

• Monday – Thursday: 8:00 PM – 8:00 AM
• Friday: 5:00 PM – 8:00 AM
• Saturday: Opens at 2:00 PM

On-Call Compensation: $30 per 6-hour on-call shift.

We are seeking individuals who are reliable, flexible, and committed to supporting members of our community during the colder months.