Evening Site Assistant – Shelter & Community Support

mwvcaa; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k contribution after 1 year

Employee Assistance Program

Life insurance

Health, Vision and Dental Insurance

Continuing education opportunities

Job summary

Mid-Willamette Valley Community Action Agency (MWVCAA) seeks a Site Assistant to support ARCHES Project shelter operations in Polk and Marion counties. The role involves cleaning, data entry, client navigation, and general clerical duties in a grant-funded, full-time position.

The swing shift runs 4pm–12:30am. Minimum qualifications include a HS diploma/GED and 2 years in public or social services; background screenings and certifications may be required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Two Years of work experience in a public or social service role.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Provides program support, such as: cleaning, site upkeep, laundry and supportive services.
• Provides client engagement and assistance, including answering the telephone, monitoring client and facility safety.
• Works with support staff regarding follow-up to services, assisting with meal preparation and distribution;
• Facilitates access to guest laundry and computers;
• Opens and distributes incoming mail, handles outgoing mail.
• Employs de‑escalation techniques and makes quick decisions in response to guest or client incidents.
• Provides support services for the programs offered through the ARCHES Project.
• Assists with program operations including HMIS data entry for clients, follow‑up with clients, assisting clients with navigation to resources, general data entry, and other special projects as needed.

Skills

Clerical skills

Data entry

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Two years experience in public/social service

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Job description

Mid-Willamette Valley Community Action Agency (MWVCAA) seeks a Site Assistant to support ARCHES Project shelter operations in Polk and Marion counties. The role involves cleaning, data entry, client navigation, and general clerical duties in a grant-funded, full-time position.

The swing shift runs 4pm–12:30am. Minimum qualifications include a HS diploma/GED and 2 years in public or social services; background screenings and certifications may be required.