Shelter Attendant (Part-Time) (50319)

WestCare Inc; Bullhead City (AZ); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

WestCare Foundation in Bullhead City, AZ is seeking a compassionate professional to serve clients in a Domestic Violence Shelter.

You will document services, supervise clients, provide crisis counseling to victims and children, and run groups to support children who have witnessed domestic violence.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Associate's or bachelor's degree preferred
• 1 year experience in social service setting
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team
• Ability to respond to crisis situations efficiently

Responsibilities

• Complete documentation of services on provided forms in a timely manner
• Provides client supervision in daily activities and general program operations
• Provides crisis counseling and support to victims and children
• Presents groups and activities designed to support children who have witnessed domestic violence
• Conduct and coordinate childrens groups and activities
• Oversees overall facility maintenance and meal preparation
• CACFP duties including meal count and menus
• Daily records including meal counts and logs
• Input into clients' treatment needs and disposition
• Collaborate with WestCare staff and embody the mission

Job description

Job Details

• Job Location: Bullhead City - 720 Hancock, Bullhead City, AZ 86442
• Education Level: High School
• Salary Range: $18.00 - $18.00 Hourly

Position Summary

Person in this position provides services to clients in the Domestic Violence Shelter.

Essential Job Functions

• Complete documentation of services on provided forms in a timely manner.
• Provides client supervision in daily activities and general program operations.
• Provides crisis counseling and support to victims and children.
• Presents groups and activities designed to support children who have witnessed domestic violence.
• Conduct and coordinate childrens groups and activities.
• Oversees overall facility maintenance and meal preparation.
• All Child and Adult Food Care Program (CACFP) duties as required.
• CACFP Duties to include: Meal count & menus.
• Daily point of service recordkeeping including meal count worksheets, menus, infant feeding records & food temperature log.
• Provides input into the clients treatment needs and disposition.
• Assists other WestCare staff as needed in a collaborative manner to promote cooperation and portray a professional image to the community.
• Embrace and embody the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision and goals of WestCare Foundation.

Essential Qualifications

Certifications/Licenses:

• Possess or able to obtain Arizona Level 1 Fingerprint clearance card.
• Able to pass Arizona Central Registry background check.
• During tenure may require new requirements including vaccinations from local, state, federal, or funders; HR or appropriate personnel will inform you if that occurs.

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Associate's or bachelor's degree preferred.

Experience and Competencies:

• Minimum of 1 year experience working within a social service setting.
• Ability to work collaboratively with others in a pleasant and professional manner.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Ability to exercise good judgement and discretion.
• Ability to operate a computer and complete documents in Microsoft Word program formats or the ability to learn.
• Ability to respond as needed to crisis situations efficiently.
• Ability to complete work tasks within scheduled work hours.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Willing to seek out new work projects and contribute ideas and efforts to the constant improvement of WestCare services.

Working Conditions

• Work is performed primarily in a residential setting.
• Normal work hours are from a.m. to p.m. Regular attendance is required.
• Working overtime is required and essential to perform job duties at times.