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Rate: $16.90 USD per hour
Description
OVERVIEW:
Employee, under the supervision of the Shelter Operations Manager, will be responsible for providing shelter services to clients and to help maintain cleanliness and order of Shelter building and grounds.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
CLIENT SERVICES
Establish and maintain a safe and secure environment with an emphasis on non-violent communication and intervention
Secure shelter guests’ personal property at intake and at various times throughout the day in designated storage areas
Direct shelter guests in cleaning and caring for the shelter areas for sleeping
Assisting with shelter guest intakes and appointments with shelter staff, providing trauma-informed care for guests
Monitor and assist shelter guests in laundry and day room areas, de-escalate when necessary
JANITORIAL DUTIES
Clean and sanitize all office, bathrooms, kitchen, and sleeping areas
Maintain, clean, and organize the shelter sleeping areas, dining areas, office areas, and surrounding
Responsible for the cleaning and general maintenance of the day room, laundry room, storage room, bathrooms, office spaces, classrooms, utility storage and mop room areas. Assist Kitchen / Shelter Staff / Property Supervisor as needed
Other related duties as required
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
High school diploma or equivalent (required)
Education and /or experience in social services/substance abuse (preferred)
Experience with disadvantaged populations (preferred)
Experience in janitorial or maintenance (preferred)
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Ability to coordinate and manage multiple duties
Ability to prioritize work and multi-task simultaneous projects
Ability to communicate effectively and accurately
Ability to de-escalation
Bilingual in Spanish (preferred)
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
EQUIPMENT USED:
Modern Office Equipment and Relevant Software
Relevant janitorial and maintenance equipment
ADA Statement:
Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests if the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.
Acknowledgment of Religious Purposes of The Salvation Army:
The employee acknowledges that he/she has been informed and understands The Salvation Army’s religious purpose and status as a church. The employee agrees that he/she shall do nothing to his/her relationship with The Salvation Army as an employee to undermine its religious mission. The employee agrees and understands that his/her services are a necessary part of The Army’s religious purposes and his/her work-related conduct must not conflict with, interfere with, or undermine such religious programs or The Army’s religious purposes.
At-Will:
I hereby understand and acknowledge that, unless otherwise defined by applicable law, any employment relationship with this organization is of an “at-will” nature, which means that the Employee may resign at any time and the Employer may discharge the Employee at any time with or without cause. It is further understood that this “at will” employment relationship may not be changed by any written document or by conduct unless such change is specifically acknowledged in writing by an authorized executive of this organization.
Qualifications
Education
Required
High School or Equivalent or better
Experience
Preferred
Education and /or experience in social services/substance abuse (preferred)
Experience with disadvantaged populations (preferred)
Experience in janitorial or maintenance (preferred)
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
