What are the responsibilities and job description for the Shelter Worker/Resident Assistant - Women's Shelter (On Call) position at The Salvation Army?
Under the direct supervision of the Program Manager, the Resident Assistant will provide support to Hope House residents and create a hospitable and safe environment in the shelter. You must commit to working at LEAST one 8-hour shift per month (can work more!) and coverage of 3 Holidays during the year.
- Provide support to shelter residents.
- Monitor the activities of the residents within the shelter environment. Complete daily Shift log checklist during your shift. Review and record the Communication Log each shift.
- Conduct security wanding upon resident admission, as well as random wand checks.
- Monitor the physical facility by making rounds every half hour and conducting periodic inspections to ensure rooms are clean, facility is secure and that clients are abiding by house rules.
- Make referrals to alternative emergency shelter providers when Program beds are unavailable.
- Maintain basic record keeping responsibilities. This includes performing electronic intakes in the database and completing accurate time sheets in a timely manner.
- Check your individual work email daily.
- Attend and participate in monthly Staff meetings/Resident meetings.
- Attend relevant In-Service training/conferences, as requested.
- Complete all mandatory training (in-person and online) in a timely manner.
- Clean linens, maintain cleanliness of the facility (inside and perimeter).
- Other duties as assigned.
- Minimum of High School Diploma/GED will be reviewed. Associated Degree preferred.
- Crisis intervention, interpersonal and communication skills needed.
- Ability to work in a continually changing and challenging environment.
- Flexibility in personal work schedule. Must be available for relief hours as needed.
- Basic computer skills required for completion of intakes, time sheets, email, daily logs.