OVERVIEW:
Employee, under the supervision of the Shelter Director and Deputy Shelter Director, will be responsible for providing Day program services and supervision to clients.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Establish and maintain a safe and secure environment with an emphasis on non-violent communication and intervention
- Secure shelter guests’ personal property at intake and at various times throughout the day in designated storage areas
- Assisting with day program intakes and appointments with day program staff
- Monitor and assist shelter guests in laundry and day room areas
- Clean and sanitize bathrooms, kitchen, day program area, and office areas.
- Any other duties relating to your job as requested by the Supervisors and/or Officers
- Other related duties as required
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Education and /or experience in social services/substance abuse is helpful
- Some experience with disadvantaged populations, whether through work, volunteering is helpful
- Must be at least 18 years old.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Ability to coordinate and manage multiple duties.
- Ability to prioritize work and multi-task simultaneous projects
- Ability to communicate effectively and accurately
- Have good interaction skills
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. (usually file boxes)
EQUIPMENT USED:
- Modern Office Equipment and Relevant Software
ADA Statement:
Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests if the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.
Acknowledgment of Religious Purposes of The Salvation Army:
Please note that The Salvation Army has a religious purpose and status as a church. We ask our employees that they do nothing to their relationship with The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission. Employees must agree and understand that their services are a necessary part of The Army’s religious purposes and their work-related conduct must not conflict with, interfere with, or undermine such religious programs or The Army’s religious purposes.
At-Will:
Any employment relationship with this organization is of an “at-will” nature, which means that an Employee may resign at any time and the Employer may discharge an Employee at any time with or without cause. It is further understood that this “at will” employment relationship may not be changed by any written document or by conduct unless such change is specifically acknowledged in writing by an authorized executive of this organization.
Experience
Preferred- Education and /or experience in social services/substance abuse is helpful
- Some experience with disadvantaged populations, whether through work, volunteering is helpful
Education
Required- High School or Equivalent or better
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
