What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Shelter Advocate position at York County Shelter Programs?
Looking for a dependable, caring individual who enjoys supporting parents and children. Interest in social work a plus. Shift hiring for is Sunday -Wednesday 3-11 pm.
Duties:
· Ensure the safety of yourself, the residents, and the facility. Ensures the rights of all residents are respected and protected.
· Monitor client conduct and address any non-compliance issues as they occur, make note of incidences in shift report.
· Connect with residents. Provide supportive services as necessary to residents, including active listening, supporting someone who is struggling, engaging positively, acting as a role model.
· Assists in crisis resolution/intervention. Demonstrates open and honest problem and conflict resolution skills.
· Conduct facility walk through (frequently during a shift) paying attention to facility safety, cleanliness, program compliance, and noting the location of each individual.
· Monitor sign in/out sheet.
· Manages operational needs of the facility i.e. supplies, chores, maintenance, etc.
o Report maintenance/safety needs and concerns
o Engage residents in upkeep and cleaning of facility, monitoring and modeling appropriate cleaning techniques
o Note areas that need to be cleaned/organized throughout the house and assist/delegate residents to attend to them
· Observe and suggest reasonable dinner/bed times for children and consistent bedtime routines. Ensure compliance with health regulations such as always eating at tables and only in kitchen/dining areas, suggest healthy food options, recipe ideas with ingredients they have in pantry, etc.
· Encourage appropriate examples of engagement with children, intervention, discipline, and basic parenting skills. Encourage playtime, reading, and learning activities.
· Conduct fire drills and document on appropriate forms.
· Presents and performs in a professional manner at all times with clients, staff and the public.
· All other related duties as assigned.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $18.00 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 32 per week
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18