The Village on Sage St - Full-Time, Day Shift Facility Assistant

WHO WE ARE We are more than a nonprofit organization. We are a ministry of service that includes nearly 500 paid, professional employees dedicated to helping those in need to rebuild their lives and reach their full potential. Founded locally in 1911, the Northern California & Northern Nevada affiliate of Volunteers of America (VOA-NCNN) is one of the largest providers of social services in the region, operating more than 40 programs including housing, employment services, substance abuse, and recovery services to families, individuals, veterans, seniors, and youth. In fact, VOA-NCNN provides shelter or housing to nearly 4,000 men, women, and children every night.

OUR MISSION To change individual lives, instill hope, increase self-worth and facilitate independence through quality housing, employment, and related supportive services. Volunteers of America Northern California & Northern Nevada inspires self-sufficiency, dignity, and hope by providing critical health and human services to thousands of vulnerable individuals and families across Northern California & Northern Nevada.

PROGRAM AND LOCATION VOA, a Certified Great Place to Work, is recruiting for a full-time, day shift Facility Assistant position at The Village on Sage Street in Reno, Nevada. The Village is primarily designed to serve working people earning minimum wage, or those with other income sources such as social security or disability, as a low-income housing option. This day shift position would be working a schedule of 800 am - 400 pm. Full-time employees (working 30 or more hours a week) are eligible for a benefits package that includes paid holidays, vacation, sick pay, health, dental, vision, life, and short-term disability insurance coverage.

The Facility Assistant is responsible for assuring quality service in a safe, non-judgmental manner to all tenants compassionately and professionally, as it relates to the specific program objectives. Objectives include supportive interaction with tenants and team members, assessment of tenants’ needs, supporting the safety and integrity of all tenants, and performance of all work duties as required. This position will spend time integrating with clients, maintaining security, and performing housekeeping and janitorial tasks. Work is performed in a cost-effective and service-oriented manner as it relates to established organizational standards.

OBJECTIVES/ACTIVITIES

• Responsible for performing daily work requirements to achieve the established objectives of the department.
• Explain program rules and regulations to tenants and facilitate tenants’ observance of the rules.
• Provide “awake” shift coverage and maintain grounds security at all times. Conduct hourly safety and security checks during designated periods. Approximately half of the shift will be used for security duties.
• De-escalate a crisis before it develops and respond to the problem appropriately, providing emergency assistance to tenants and co-workers as necessary.
• Maintain daily reports to provide statistical information.
• Perform housekeeping, janitorial, and other maintenance tasks as needed, i.e., change a light bulb, plunge toilet, etc. Prepare rooms for next tenant; maintain/monitor staff area cleanliness, etc., to meet health/sanitation requirements of city and county. Up to half of the shift may be spent performing housekeeping, janitorial, and maintenance duties.
• Respond to all tenant questions and concerns.
• Perform clerical duties on shift, i.e., answer the telephone, record messages, and file as necessary.
• Maintain clear, thorough, routine communication with all tenants.
• May perform other duties as assigned.
• Respond to lockouts.
• Responsible for assisting with tenant leases and the community.
• Support the Volunteers of America staff in implementing policies and procedures.
• Role model positive behavior.
• Responsible for all areas of daily program maintenance in compliance with company policies.
• Document and report all tenant concerns and/or infractions that can impact the program’s security.
• Complete all shift logs, observation logs, and incident reports.
• Monitor inventory of program equipment and supplies and inform management of any purchasing needs.
• Secure approval for exceptions to standard policy.
• Notify management of potential workflow problems and resource needs necessary to attain performance standards.
• Adhere to staffing schedules in order to provide adequate/safe staffing coverage and to accomplish program objectives.
• Communicate with on-site staff, Community Administrator, Administrative Assistant, service providers, and external county/state/city program representatives as required.
• Comprehend and adhere to ethical standards, program philosophy guidelines, and confidentiality laws.
• Responsible for the assistance of training and development of new staff.
• Assist the Community Administrator in department orientation and training of new employees as requested to ensure quality work outcomes.
• Maintain an above-average working knowledge of fire, safety, and health standards to ensure a safe work environment for tenants and personnel.
• Responsible for self-development.
• Continually learn and enhance technical and interpersonal skills.
• Attend staff meetings/assigned training and complete required certifications, i.e., CPR, First Aid, etc.
  
  
  

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

This position requires a demonstrated ability to communicate and comprehend oral and written instructions and to provide services to tenants without ethnic or social prejudices. It requires general knowledge of issues and challenges unique to seniors, lower economic-status individuals, minorities, and persons with disabilities. Must be able to utilize a range of interventions to work with tenants with varying needs and levels of functioning. Must have the flexibility to work irregular hours and be willing to function as a team member. Computer skills required. Requires CPR and First Aid training within ninety (90) days of employment, re-certification as necessary, and TB testing annually.

SPECIFIC SKILLS REQUIRED

Teamwork skills

Oral and written communication skills

Ability to de-escalate crises and assist tenants and staff in emergencies

Organizational skills

Analytical and decision-making ability

Maintenance, housekeeping, and janitorial skills

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Lift and move up to 25 pounds

Physically able to safely maneuver the weight distribution of a tenant in an emergency

Stand, walk, bend, stoop, and sit frequently

Kneel occasionally

Climb stairs where programs have more than one level

Be able to maneuver quickly in emergencies to assist tenants as needed

USD $21.17 - USD $21.17 /Hr.