Making a Difference in La Porte County
Nest Community Shelter is excited to announce an opening for a Site Monitor position at our men’s floors in Michigan City and La Porte. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those experiencing homelessness in our community. We are looking for an individual with a big heart, compassion, and a caring attitude.
About Nest Community Shelter
As La Porte County’s only emergency shelter welcoming men, women, and women with children, Nest Community Shelter operates year-round in Michigan City with an additional temporary emergency cold-weather shelter in La Porte. Our mission is to offer a safe and welcoming environment while reconnecting people to their community through emergency shelter services and strategic partnerships.
The Role: Site Monitor
The Site Monitor plays a crucial role in maintaining a safe, supportive, and respectful environment for our shelter guests and staff. This position is responsible for monitoring shelter activity, facilitating site guidelines, de-escalating conflicts when necessary, and ensuring facility security—all while upholding our core mission and values.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Monitor shelter entrances, common areas, and sleeping quarters to ensure safety
- Compassionately maintain shelter guidelines and behavioral expectations
- Conduct regular facility walk-throughs and hourly safety checks
- Assist with guest check-in/check-out processes and paperwork
- Maintain accurate documentation of incidents, shifts, and attendance
- Respond appropriately to emergency situations
- Communicate effectively with staff, volunteers, and supervisors
- Assist with light cleaning, sanitizing, laundry, or meal service as needed
- Build positive rapport with guests while maintaining professional boundaries
- Promote dignity, respect, and inclusivity for all individuals
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Strong interpersonal skills, patience, and emotional intelligence
- Ability to remain calm under pressure
- The capability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Commitment to confidentiality and professional ethics
- Basic computer and documentation skills
- Must pass a background check
- CPR/First Aid certification preferred (or willingness to obtain)
- Background in medicine, military service, or education encouraged but not required
Working Conditions:
- Indoor shelter environment
- May involve working overnight shifts, weekends, and holidays
- Possible exposure to individuals in crisis or under substance influence
- Physical activity, including standing for extended periods and occasional lifting
How to Apply
Interested candidates should:
- View the full description here.
- Click here to complete our short questionnaire
- Submit your resume to: Info@nestcommunityshelter.org
We review applications on a rolling basis and look forward to welcoming compassionate, dedicated individuals to our team.
For questions about this position or the application process, please contact us at: Info@nestcommunityshelter.org
Nest Community Shelter is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer.
