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Employment Opportunities

Sojourner House, Inc. is a 24-hour homeless shelter for families transitioning to permanent housing. Sojourner House, Inc. provides shelter for up to nine families. Families are referred by the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (EOHLC) and are provided with supportive services that strengthen the family unit and prepare them to become self-sufficient. Sojourner House owns and manages properties in Roxbury and Milton.

Per Diem Shelter Support

Summary of Position: This position is considered Relief and the applicant must have a flexible schedule and be available to work various shifts. This position is supervised by the Senior Program Coordinator.

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Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for the safety and security of guests and the shelter.

  • Communicate and enforce policies and procedures.

  • Answer phone, and greet visitors and community partners.

  • Ensure the front office is cleaned and organized.

  • Monitor and inspect daily chores.

  • Maintain a high level of professionalism and personal boundaries when interacting with the shelter guests.

  • Mediate and de-escalate conflicts when they arise.

  • Submit incident reports and verbally articulate and enforce policies and procedures.

  • Implement emergency procedures and have a continued awareness of situations that may have the potential to escalate

  • Attend internal meetings and required trainings.

  • Record and document all pertinent guests and shelter related information.​

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Qualifications:

  • Excellent written and verbal skills.

  • Attention to detail.

  • Excellent organizational skills and the ability to multi-task.

  • Punctual and reliable.

  • Experience (1-2 years) working in the Human Services field.

  • Bilingual skills a plus.

  • Must be a team player, take initiative, and have a sense of humor. ​

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Physical Requirements: Standing, sitting, bending, climbing, carrying, walking

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Email resumes to shemployment@sojournerhouseboston.org. In the subject line
include “Relief Position.”

Apply Today!

Please email a resume and cover letter to Shemployment@sojournerhouseboston.org

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