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Shelter Worker/Resident Assistant - Men's Shelter (Part Time - 16 hours/week)
part-timeCity of Rochester

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Location

City of Rochester

Type

part-time

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Overview

Under the direct supervision of the Program Manager, the Resident Assistant will provide support to Safe Haven residents and create a hospitable and safe environment in the shelter. This position is Saturday and Sunday 2:45 p.m. - 11:15 p.m.

Responsibilities

  • Provide support to shelter residents.
  • Monitor the activities of the residents within the shelter environment. Complete daily Shift Log checklist during your shift. Review and record Communication Log each shift.
  • Conduct security wanding upon resident admission, as well as random wand checks.
  • Monitor the physical facility by making rounds every half hour and conducting periodic inspections to ensure rooms are clean, facility is secure and that clients are abiding by house rules.
  • Make referrals to alternative emergency shelter providers when Program beds are unavailable.
  • Maintain basic record keeping responsibilities. This includes performing electronic intakes in the database and completing accurate time sheets in a timely manner in ADP.
  • Check your individual work email daily.
  • Attend and participate in monthly Staff meetings/Resident meetings.
  • Attend relevant In-Service training/conferences, as requested.
  • Complete all mandatory training (in-person and online) in a timely manner.
  • Clean linens, maintain cleanliness of facility (inside and perimeter).
  • Other duties as assigned.
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    Other Duties:  Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.  Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice due to business needs.

    Qualifications

  • Minimum of High School Diploma/GED will be reviewed. Associated Degree preferred.
  • Crisis intervention, interpersonal and communication skills needed.
  • Ability to work in a continually changing and challenging environment.
  • Flexibility in personal work schedule. Must be available for relief hours as needed.
  • Basic computer skills required for completion of intakes, time sheets, email, daily logs.
  • Other facts

    Tech stack
    Crisis Intervention,Interpersonal Skills,Communication Skills,Flexibility,Basic Computer Skills

    About The Salvation Army Eastern Territory

    Every year, The Salvation Army helps more than 27 million people in nearly every ZIP code in America overcome poverty, addiction, and economic hardships through a wide range of social services. By providing food for the hungry, emergency relief for disaster survivors, rehabilitation for those suffering from substance abuse, and clothing and shelter for people in need, The Salvation Army is doing the most good at our more than 6,400 centers of operation around the country. In 2024, Forbes ranked The Salvation Army 6th in its list of America’s Top 100 Charities. And in 2021, The Chronicle of Philanthropy ranked The Salvation Army 2nd on its list of “America’s Favorite Charities.”

    Team size: 1,001-5,000 employees
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    Industry: Non-profit Organizations
    Founding Year: 1865

    What you'll do

    • The Resident Assistant will provide support to shelter residents and monitor their activities to ensure a safe environment. Responsibilities include conducting security checks, maintaining cleanliness, and completing necessary documentation.

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