Part-Time Warming Center Assistant | Crisis Support

The Salvation Army USA Eastern Territory; City of Cortland (NY); Presencial; USD 21 000 - 28 000; Tempo parcial

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Paid time off and holidays

Pension plan

403B/Tax Deferred Annuity

Supplemental insurance options

Holiday bonus

Resumo da oferta

The Salvation Army USA Eastern Territory is seeking Part Time Warming Center Assistants for the Cortland Corps to help supervise guests and support the warming center during the winter months.

The role emphasizes a low-barrier approach to care, safety checks, coordinating basic needs, and assisting with daily operations, log entries, and referrals. Candidates should have a high school diploma, CPR certification and experience in human services or homeless outreach.

Qualificações

• High school diploma or equivalent. Additional education and training preferred,
• One – Two years of experience working in Human Services with the homeless, individuals living in poverty or experiencing SUD or mental health conditions.
• Ability to achieve and maintain CPR Certification
• Ability to diffuse crisis situations both within team settings and independently.
• Ability to document program events and carry out scheduled or spontaneous tasks
• Capable of applying all training and skill building information

Responsabilidades

• Supervise guests in the program including coaching guests on program policies and rules as well as potential consequences for violation of program policies/rules.
• Address immediate basic needs, orienting the guest to the warming center program.
• Provide supplies to meet basic needs such as snack/meal, linens, container for their belongings and hygiene supplies.
• Provide conflict resolution, crisis intervention and support as needed.
• Assist other community providers, social services, etc. in working with guests on their Individual Service needs. Promote activities to increase competence with activities of daily living and independent living skills.
• Plan, conduct and monitor guest group meeting sessions and other activities.
• Maintain statistical accountability. Provide clear and concise daily log entries. Maintain up to date daily log/census.
• Complete shift specific tasks such as chore assignments, cleaning, laundry, intake sheets, etc.
• Maintain communication shift-to-shift in staff journal.
• Answer telephone and respond to inquiries. Provide resources and referrals.
• Conduct regular (at least once/a night) facility safety checks, including sleeping/resting areas. Communicate any needs (maintenance or repairs) in the communication journal. Any immediate safety concerns will be addressed immediately. Monitor fire/security/ alarm system.
• Commit to work schedule at least two weeks in advance, based on program operations, there may be on-call duties as well as regular scheduled hours
• Attend mandatory staff meetings and required training sessions.
• Conduct basic intake information of each new guest
• Demonstrate cultural competence as well as integrate understanding into daily responsibilities.

Conhecimentos

Supervision

Crisis intervention

Communication

Conflict resolution

Documentation

Cultural competence

Team coordination

Formação académica

High school diploma or equivalent

CPR Certification

Descrição da oferta de emprego

The Salvation Army USA Eastern Territory is seeking Part Time Warming Center Assistants for the Cortland Corps to help supervise guests and support the warming center during the winter months.

The role emphasizes a low-barrier approach to care, safety checks, coordinating basic needs, and assisting with daily operations, log entries, and referrals. Candidates should have a high school diploma, CPR certification and experience in human services or homeless outreach.