Description
Job Title: Overnight Program Assistant
FLSA Status: Full Time - non-exempt Reports to: Shift Supervisor
Schedule: FT, Varies Supervises: N/A
Close Date: 1/31/2024
Rate of Pay : $21/hour
Benefits : Standard; Full-Time, Non-Exempt employees are eligible for but not limited to the following:
Health, vision, dental, life as well as voluntary life and disability insurance
Sick leave benefit – 1 day per month, 12 sick days per year (accrual and availability begins at hire)
Vacation benefit – 10 vacation days per year, accrued at the rate of .0385 hours for each hour worked, excluding overtime (accrual begins at hire but may not be used until the completion of six months of employment)
One floating day off for use (accrued immediately, and again annually, but may not be used until the completion of the initial three-month introductory period of employment)
Pension Plan (after one year of continuous service)
Voluntary Tax-Deferred Annuity Plan (403(b)plan)
Function:
The Shelter Aide is responsible for the safety and security of the clients and volunteers who are in our facilities including congregate settings and non-congregate settings. Treating all those receiving shelter with dignity and understanding, the Shelter Aide implements the rules of the shelter program fairly and equitably. Any special or unusual concern is to be brought to the immediate attention of the supervisor.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Provide inside and outside security and safety of the building, as well as the shelterpopulation.2. Must always remain awake while on the job for the safety and security of the clients.3. Know and enforce facility rules.4. Supervise nightly shelter registration, providing accurate count for supervisor’s use.5. Maintain ongoing professional relationship with all interpersonal contacts. Mediateproblems with shelter population.6. Performs security and fire watches both inside and outside of the building.7. Maintain all program materials in an appropriate manner.8. Coordinate cleanup of facility both inside and outside as assigned.9. Provide information and referral to social service programs as needed or refer to appropriate staff as needed.10. Perform record keeping duties.11. Attend all staff meetings as assigned.12. Performs all other duties as assigned.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
Commitment to the mission of The Salvation ArmyStrong communication and people skillsDemonstrated history of providing professional, effective case management servicesCompetent in providing a positive, solution-focused approach to working with troubledprogram participantsAble to conceptualize, teach and model case management skills, including motivationalinterviewing and trauma informed care.Experience providing supervision to staff.Desire to serve others by building on their strengthsCompetent in working independently within clear parameters in a team environmentQualification and Education Requirements:
High School diploma or G.E.D. required. Work experience commensurate with the duties andresponsibilities preferred
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)