
Job Location Anaheim, CA 92806 Position Type Full Time Salary Range $24.50 - $24.50 Hourly
Job Shift Day
Status: Full-Time, Non-Exempt, Temporary
Payrate: $24.50/Hour
Schedule: Monday: 3:00 pm - 11:00 pm; Thursday: 7:00 am - 3:00 pm; Friday-Sunday: 3:00 pm - 11:00 pm; Tues-Wed: OFF
Temporary Position: Expected End Date of 03/31/2026 (Subject to Change)
The Site Lead is responsible for overseeing daily operations at the Emergency Shelter Program, including managing shelter staff, client activities, and services while ensuring a safe, client-centered environment. This position involves crisis intervention, staff support, coordinating volunteers, and maintaining facility organization. The Site Lead also assists with administrative tasks, such as supply coordination and reporting, and participates in training and staff meetings.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Shelter
Assist in the implementation of all shelter activities to ensure quality delivery of services.
Oversee all shelter staff, security, and client activities
Oversee distribution of services and all program services while on duty
Assist in the coordination of volunteers and support services
Oversee the organization of supplies and facility’s needs
Management
Support shelter staff during designated shifts
Assist in various aspects of staff’s duties
Assist in coordinating and managing special group events and holiday events
Provide crisis/conflict intervention
Communicate any staff or shelter issues to Program Manager
Administration
Coordinate supply and service needs
Assist with securing necessary resources
Assist with record keeping and reporting
Miscellaneous
Attend staff meetings and training workshops as needed
Assist with general duties (stocking supplies, copies, fax, phone calls, etc.)
Enhance job performance by applying up-to-date professional knowledge gained by attending seminars and conferences and reviewing professional publications
Perform ad hoc projects as appointed by Supervisor
Experience
Possess a high level of tolerance and understanding for individuals who present for services with urgent multiple case management and health needs
Ensure a client-focused, trauma-informed, and housing-focused shelter approach
Ability to perform crisis intervention as needed
Previous shelter experience is preferred but not required
General
Ability to work effectively with a diverse population; plan, organize and prioritize duties; perform crisis intervention as needed; clearly communicate information and instructions verbally and in written form; maintain a positive, professional and safe environment while on duty; and establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
Dependability, responsibility, and the ability to communicate effectively and respectfully
Fluency in Spanish is of significant value
Physical Requirements
Ability to lift, bend, push, and pull up to 50 pounds
Prolonged periods of standing and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
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Mercy House provides housing and comprehensive supportive services for a variety of homeless populations which includes families, adult men and women, mothers and their children, persons living with HIV/AIDS, individuals overcoming substance addictions, and some who are physically and mentally disabled.
We strive to assist our residents in the areas of economic, emotional, and spiritual well-being in order to enhance self-esteem and a sense of personal pride. We value accountability, integrity, and self-sufficiency. The dignity of the individual person and the corresponding respect that follows is the guiding principle of our service to the homeless person.
Our goal is simple: To end the cycle of homelessness of those who enter our system of care.