Shelter Housing Assistant

Company: Salvation Army
Location: Nampa
Posted on: May 28, 2023

Job Description:

Recruiting Opportunity Closes: 05.29.2023
Hourly Wage: $16.00
Hours Per Week: 25
Status: Non-Exempt / Part Time
Number of Positions: 2
Department: Emergency Shelter
Position Title: Housing Assistant
Supervisor: Shelter Housing Manager
The Salvation Army Mission Statement:
The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
Application Instructions:
Complete the online job application.
To apply online go to: Shelter Housing Assistant
To apply in person go to 403 12th Ave S, Nampa, ID 83651. Complete the job application provided to you.Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
Questions, contact Sherri Sheirbon at sherri.sheirbon@usw.salvationarmy.org or call (208) 586-9690. Ms. Sheirbon is the sole point of contact for questions regarding this position.
Recruiting AccommodationStatement:
To obtain assistance with accommodations related to the American's with Disabilities Act (ADA) concerning your application process, please contact 1-888-887-6528 oremail thq.reporting.line@usw.salvationarmy.org, attention Eric Hansen or Sheila Jordan.
COVID-19
The Salvation Army will comply with all governmental orders and any contractual obligations relative to COVID-19 safety measures, including mandatory vaccination of staff, if required.The Salvation Army will consider requests for exemptions from any such requirements on either religious or medical grounds.
Education and Work Experience:

• Education: Must be a high school graduate or equivalent. Scope of Position: The Housing Assistant, under supervision of the House Manager, provides on-site monitoring and supervision of the facility, residents and their visitors, prepares and serves meals, prepares chore completion paperwork and checks for chore completion, performs intakes and exits for clients entering and exiting the program, provides access to the medication room and maintains the safety of the residents by enforcing rules and procedures and assisting the residents with daily needs during the operation hours of the shelter, washes house linens, as well as performing extensive cleaning and organization during the overnight operation hours of the shelter.
  Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
  • Current CPR/ First Aid, both infant/child and adult.
  • Current Idaho State Food Handlers' License
  • Must be able to pass a criminal background check.
  • Must be congenial and be able to work with difficult individuals.
  • Must be at least 21 years of age. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
    • Observe and regulate activities at the facility in the evening and overnight, ensuring rules and procedures are followed. Assign consequences and warnings, as needed.
    • Develop good, professional working relationships with residents, helping to resolve conflicts.
    • Prepares and serves meals using proper food safety and storage practices.
    • Supervise housekeeping duties, so that residential and other areas are kept clean, and perform cleaning duties, as needed. Refer safety needs or concerns to the Housing Manager and Shelter Director.
    • Perform resident intakes and exits, completing all necessary paperwork and maintaining resident files.
    • Issue and receive linens.
    • Make any important notes in Bridges and email to the Housing Manager as needed.
    • Maintain an accurate facility log each shift and email to the Housing Manager.
    • Attend required staff meetings and trainings.
    • Ensure that the entire facility is clean and organized. This includes, but is not limited to, cleaning the kitchen (microwave, stovetop, grill, sinks, counter, dishwasher, etc.) and washing any dishes, placing utensils, plates, cups, bowls and cooking pots and pans in the proper place. Put away and organize food in the pantry and break down boxes. Clean and organize the following rooms on the corresponding days: Mondays the kitchen refrigerators, Tuesdays the linen room, Wednesdays the Donation closet, Thursdays the food pantry, and Fridays the kitchen freezer. Once a month clean the ice machine and shower curtains. See specific instructions on extra duty checklist.
    • Wash facility laundry.
    • Answer phones, and make appropriate referrals.
    • Work in conjunction with the Housing Manager and Social Services Director to meet the needs of the clients.
    • Make perimeter checks as needed, locking outside doors when required.
    • Provide emergency backup to other staff in case of an emergency.
    • Follow Protecting The Mission policies.
    • Maintain a clean office and workspace.
    • Perform other duties, as determined by supervisor.
    • Ensure COVID-19 protocols are upheld.
    • Make lunches for all residents who are signed up for lunches, nightly.
      Physical Requirements:
      Sit, walk, reach, stand, bend, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or continuous basis.
      Lift up to 30 lbs, lifting should be attempted safely using appropriate equipment.
      Working Conditions:
      MISCELLANEOUS:
      The candidate chosen for this position will be required to pass a criminal history information check. Conviction of a crime will not automatically preclude employment. The circumstances involved in the conviction(s) will be considered.
      The Housing Assistant position is a grant-based position, and the position is dependent on the ongoing receipt of the grant.
      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 as long as the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.
      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)

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