Essential Duties
The duties listed below are not all of the duties that may be assigned but are those that are considered as essential for an employee to perform.
- Oversees and manages the Shelter operation after hours, Inspection of shelter to ensure safety of residents,
- Provide a safe, nonjudgmental & empowering environment to victims of domestic violence who utilizes the hot-line & residential services by listening to women & exhibiting sensitivity & concern when interacting with shelter callers. Determine eligibility, documents all calls & happenings of facility, and provide referrals as needed.
- Responsible for answering all domestic violence crisis & informational calls coming directly into the shelter on the 24-hour domestic crisis line or other phone lines.
- Completes initial shelter intakes on new resident’s arrival to The Shelter by a police escort. Provide referrals and other important contact information as needed. Works closely with law enforcement agencies. Informs new families of policies, procedures and guidelines. Perform routine administrative & maintenance tasks.
- Documents shelter occurrences on narrative sheets or on residents for shelter social worker. Contacts on-call staff person as needed for guidance.
- Clean, sanitize & prepare newly vacated bedrooms to be ready for new clients arrivals.
- Other duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited high school or a GED equivalency AND a minimum of 1 year of experience in a human service environment. Position requires the physical ability to perform household tasks, carry packages, lifting, and bending. Experience involving a live-in situation is desired. Possession of a valid driver’s license is desired. HOURS: Rotating 12-Hour weekend shifts and weekday evening coverage as needed. The candidate selected for this position must undergo and pass a drug screening test prior to employment.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $13.82 - $18.66 per hour
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Night shift
- Weekends as needed
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- human services: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person