What are the responsibilities and job description for the Shelter Relief Staff position at Family Service of the Piedmont, Inc.?
Shelter Relief Staff
Family Service of the Piedmont is a not for profit agency whose mission is to promote healthy lives and relationships for children, families and individuals, through early intervention, treatment and support in times of crisis or transition.
The agency is seeking Shelter Relief Staff (Part Time) to provide a safe, healthy, organized and supportive atmosphere for women and children at the Greensboro and High Point House battered women’s shelters. Must be available to work flexible hours – days, nights and weekends.
Responsibilities:
1. Delivers support services to clients by receiving new intakes, working with residents to supply immediate needs, and handle emergencies as they arise.
2. Provides for a safe and orderly environment by enforcing shelter rules and guidelines, considering client’s needs and concerns, and informing supervisor of any needed repairs.
3. Assures quality service by documenting client activity, filling out forms and records in a timely manner and following all ethical and legal requirements.
4. Maintains harmonious working environment by participation in team and staff meetings, consulting with staff regarding topic areas, respecting cultural and lifestyle differences, and by providing support and encouragement to other staff members.
5. Assists agency in overall service delivery by performing other administrative duties as delegated or required.
Qualifications:
1. The ability to respond appropriately to the cultural differences present among the organization’s service population and staff is required.
2. Ability to work in partnership with other team members.
3. Ability to forge a mutually respectful partnership with persons served and their families in which they are helped to gain the skills and confidence to address any issues and problems they face.
4. Conviction about the capacity of people to grow and change.
5. Ability to set limits and maintain the helping role of the practitioner and to intervene appropriately to meet the needs of the persons served or other family members.
FAMILY SERVICE OF THE PIEDMONT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $16.50 per hour
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17