Direct Support Shelter Advocates. Immediate Start! $21/hr

Brockton Visiting Nurse Association; Medford (MA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization seeks Direct Support Shelter Advocates for a shelter in Medford, MA. The selected candidates will be part of a round-the-clock team caring for homeless families, ensuring safe operations and fostering a supportive environment. This role is pivotal in driving the mission to assist families towards permanent housing.

Qualifications

• Previous work with homeless individuals and/or families.
• Ability to work alone and handle crises with good judgment.
• Current CPR and First Aid Certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide shelter and support for homeless families.
• Maintain safety and security of residents and premises.
• Assist with meal preparation, serving and cleanup.

Skills

Communication skills

Judgment

Crisis management

Job description

With over 30 years in business, the Delta-T Group has built a reputation for referring highly qualified professionals for rewarding short and long-term independent contract opportunities.

Our Client is seeking Direct Support Shelter Advocates. Immediate Start!!! $21/hr.

Summary of Client's Description Of This Opportunity
This position is part of a 24 hours a day, 7 days a week team of professionals providing shelter and support for homeless families. We are responsible for the provision of basic services to clients and for the safe day to day operation of the shelter. The overriding goals of the shelter is to move families out of shelter and this position supports that culture in all ways possible. The shelter is located in Medford, MA.

Key responsibilities of the position:
*Initiate and maintain appropriate social Interactions with residents and assist residents as needed
*Conduct rounds of shelter to maintain safety and security of residents
*Assist with preparation, serving and cleanup of meals during the shift
*Intervene if a resident in crisis (medical, mental health, interpersonal)
*Complete assigned tasks of shift
*Maintain order and cleanliness of the shelter
*Monitor bedrooms, bathrooms, and dayrooms to maintain the safety and security of residents and the premises
*Attend and participate in monthly staff meeting and any other required trainings
*May be involved in rooms clean ups and packing rooms


Client's Requirements
*Previous work with homeless individuals and/or families, disabilities or other at-risk populations
*Ability to work alone and handle crises with good judgment, adequate communication skills - both written and oral
*Current CPR and First Aid Certifications are a plus .
*Must be able to occasionally ascend/descend stairs up to three or more sets, frequently move equipment weighing up to 5-20 lbs., and remain in a stationary position 50% of the time
*Additional Essential Functions
*Sitting, standing, reaching above, stooping, bending, pushing, pulling, traversing, thinking, speaking, writing, concentrating, interaction with others.

Company Mission
Delta-T Group's mission is to provide cost-effective, reliable referrals, and innovative referral solutions, for the social services, behavioral health, allied health and special education fields, for the betterment of independent behavioral health professionals seeking new opportunities and those needing care and support.

Additional Information
Candidates applying to this role also usually have experience or interest in other roles including Direct Support Professional, DSPs, Care Givers, Aides, Home Health Aide, Mental Health Technicians, MHTs, Behavior Health Technicians, BHTs, and Youth Care Workers.