Shelter Support Professional — Weekend Part-Time

Job overview

The Shelter Support Professional works onsite in Waterville, ME, on a part-time Saturday and Sunday schedule. Compensation is not specified. Mid-Maine Homeless Shelter’s mission is to provide shelter, food, and services to low-income and vulnerable members of the Mid-Maine community. The role supports guest safety, stability, and basic psychosocial and health needs in a low-barrier shelter. It combines observation, crisis response, documentation, environmental safety, and referrals to community resources.

What you'll do

• Assist with intake screening, registration, and risk assessment
• observe and document changes
• support care plans as directed
• monitor safety and respond to distress
• use trauma-informed, harm-reduction, and de-escalation practices
• maintain hygienic areas and safety equipment
• communicate updates to the multidisciplinary team
• assist guests with referrals and resources.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

shelter support

part-time

weekend schedule

saturday and sunday

waterville me

mid-maine homeless shelter

guest support

crisis de-escalation

harm reduction

housing resources

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Competitive pay
• health, dental, and vision insurance
• paid time off
• 13 paid holidays
• 403(b)
• short-term disability
• EAP
• mileage reimbursement
• training and advancement opportunities.

Why this role

Low-barrier shelter environment; training and professional development opportunities.

About the employer

Mid-Maine Homeless Shelter is hiring for this role. Industry: Temporary Shelters. Sector: 62.