Landing Overnight Specialist

Summary

Supervise children and volunteers at Skookum Kids’ emergency children’s shelter “The Landing” during overnight hours

Reports To

Program Manager of The Landing

Responsibilities

• Remain awake and alert during overnight Landing shifts (12am-8am) while children are present
• Create a warm, safe, and welcoming environment for children, social workers, and volunteers.
• Answer intake calls and make appropriate placement decisions.
• Welcome children to The Landing and ensure intake procedures are completed
• Ensure The Landing is set up for success for the following day (laundry, paperwork, discharge procedures, light cleaning)
• Assist Program Manager in various admin tasks

Qualifications

General affability and capacity to engage with people from all walks of life

Ability to confidently de-escalate children in crisis

Access to reliable transportation

Aspiration to embody the values of Skookum Kids

Flexibility to work unanticipated or long hours during scheduled on-call days

Degree in social work or a closely related field OR 3 years of childcare experience

Must be over 21

Hours

Part-time 10-24 hours/week 2-3

Overnight shifts/week (Midnight-8am)

Compensation

On-call pay: $5.25/hour

On-site pay: $21/hour To inquire,

please send resume to [email protected]