What are the responsibilities and job description for the Shelter Monitor position at Olympic Community Action Programs?
We are seeking a full-time Shelter Monitor at Caswell-Brown Village in Port Townsend. The position includes benefits. Job details below. IMPORTANT NOTE: While you can submit a resume, applicants who are selected for an interview will need to fill out our job application prior to being considered for an interview. Closes when filled. EOE.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Monitor Duties
Attendance to assigned shifts. If it is an emergency and you are unable to attend as scheduled, notify Shift Supervisor as soon as possible. If it is not an emergency absence, request scheduled time off two weeks in advance.
Shift Change Procedure:
Review Log from previous shift – note any high risk or high priority tasks
First Hour and once an hour thereafter:
Walk through all common areas, Sanitation Building and Services (PUD) Building
On each tour:
Remove animal feces
Remove trash
Unauthorized Visitors
Fire hazards
Monitor SHARPS containers and notify Supervisor if full
Log all pertinent information for next shift. This includes Resident departures and returns, Visitors (including Olycap staff), any issues or concerns, any risks to health and safety and any instructions from Shelter Management. Keep information factual.
Resident Interaction
Document complaints in complaint/grievance form.
Communicate expectations
Facilitate service provider efforts with residents
Respond to emergencies by contacting emergency services as needed: EMT, Fire, Law Enforcement, Adult and Child Protective Services
Maintain Resident message Board
QUALIFICATIONS:
Able to provide nonjudgemental services to people experiencing homelessness.
Able to manage emergency situations in a calm and deliberate manner.
Able to provide oversight and encourage adherence to rules in a trauma-informed manner.
Willing to learn and expand perspective and knowledge.
Able to maintain a strict adherence to client confidentiality.
OlyCAP is a drug and alcohol-free workplace.
Requirements:
Pass a background check
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.03 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Ability to Commute:
- Port Townsend, WA 98368 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20