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Shelter Support Staff

CAPCA

Conway, AR | Full Time

$31k-38k (estimate)

6 Months Ago

Shelter Support Staff

CAPCA Conway, AR

$31k-38k (estimate)

Full Time | Consumer Goods 6 Months Ago

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CAPCA is Hiring a Shelter Support Staff Near Conway, AR

STATEMENT OF THE JOB: Under the overall supervision of the Executive Director, Community Programs Director, with direct supervision of the Shelter Manager. The Shelter Support Staff will be responsible for the day-to-day support of the shelter, services, health, and safety of the facility and guests.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Assisting eligible clients with intake, services, and referrals as needed.

Refer to appropriate agencies or begin the application process.

Maintain knowledge of all community programs and services.

Following Agency, ESG, CSBG, United Way, and other regulations as related.

Maintain relationships with service providers, volunteers, staff, and community members.

Responsible for the shelter's daily operations, including food service, facility's cleanliness, safety, and security, to ensure a safe and effective environment for employees, individuals, volunteers, and visitors.

Maintain inventory of shelter supplies and donations for shelter operations.

Strong communication with supervisor of client interactions and incidents.

Conduct crisis intervention as needed.

Responsible for entering and maintaining accurate data in the homeless management information system (HMIS) and the agency database GoEngage or other software systems as assigned.

Clearly understand data requirements for CSBG reporting and program.

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Respects confidentiality in all aspects of the programs without inappropriately divulging it.

Follow CAPCA’s policies and procedures at facilities.

Maintain compliance with local, state, and federal shelter policies and procedures.

Follow mandatory reporting procedures.

Must be willing to participate in all training designed for professional development.

Able to handle stress, tension and exasperation that contact with adults may bring every day.

May be called upon to administer first aid at any time in the program. The incidental nature of this circumstance effectively establishes first aid as a collateral duty, rather than a primary one.

Performs other job-related duties as necessary for the overall operation of the programs.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Educational Requirements:

High School Diploma.

Knowledge and experience working in shelter setting (Preferred).

Experience in managing records and preparing written documents, reports, and other materials both hard copies and electronically.

CPR and First Aid Certified within 12 months.

Physical Requirements:

- Good physical condition.
- Be willing to work a flexible schedule, which meets the needs of the Agency.
- Have a valid driver's license, access to transportation with liability insurance and be willing to use vehicle for Agency related travel.
- Able to hear and communicate orally.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Some items may occasionally exceed this limit, use necessary protective equipment and/or get help as needed.
Ability to read, write and perform mathematical calculations.

Personal Traits:

Excellent interpersonal skills and a dedicated interest in community service projects.
Have initiative and ability to motivate groups of people and to stimulate group action.
Be in sympathy with the concepts of the Agency.
Able to make decisions and work without continual close supervision.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and /or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Currently budgeted for 12 months per year.

Hours: Full-Time position, Mon.- Friday Evening Hours

Mon – Thurs. Evening Hours

Fri., Sat., and Sun. Days and Evening Hours

Employer Paid Benefits (for Full-Time eligible staff): 14 paid holidays, 12 paid annual leave & 12 paid sick days per year; Employer provided life insurance, medical insurance supplement, education assistance, employee assistance program, 401K with match, and more!