Shelter Wellness Assistant (Temporary)

Ramsey County; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Ramsey County in Minnesota is seeking personnel to perform custodial and food service duties in a shelter setting, aiding residents and staff as directed. This role involves working with individuals experiencing homelessness in a shelter, including weekends and overnights on a rotating schedule.

Responsibilities include greeting clients, answering phones, record-keeping, and basic cleaning tasks. A driver's license may be required; the position is temporary and open to a screening/selection

Qualifications

• Must be able to work weekends and overnights.
• Education sufficient to perform the functions; high school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Promote a diverse, culturally competent, and respectful workplace.
• Warmly welcome, greet and assist clients and visitors; answer phones; direct to appropriate staff.
• Communicate information accurately to staff; keep records per requirements.
• Enter client information into the Client Tracking System when a client enters shelter.
• Provide light janitorial services: dispose trash; clean and disinfect rooms and common areas; vacuum/sweep.
• Inventory cleaning supplies and food/beverages provided to residents.
• Assist with the distribution of food and beverages within the shelter.
• Respond to safety concerns to ensure no unauthorized persons are inside facility.
• Wear PPE such as gloves and masks as needed.
• Clean county vehicles and assist with trash removal.
• Drive county-owned vehicles to transport residents to and from shelter, depending on assignment.

Skills

Weekend overnight availability

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

The current vacancies are in the Housing Stability department.

To perform custodial and food service duties in a shelter facility and assist residents and staff as directed; work with individuals experiencing homelessness in a shelter environment; and perform related duties as assigned.

GOOD TO KNOW: Candidates need to be able to work weekends and overnights. Shifts could be any day of the week between 8pm-7am.

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1. Promote a diverse, culturally competent, and respectful workplace.
2. Politely welcome, greet and assist all clients and visitors with needs, answer phones, and provide routine information or direct individuals to the appropriate person.
3. Communicate relevant information accurately and timely to appropriate staff; ensure record keeping is consistent with established requirements.
4. Enter client information into the Client Tracking System when a client enters shelter.
5. Provide light janitorial services such as collecting and disposing of trash; cleaning and disinfecting rooms, bathrooms and common areas; and vacuuming/sweeping as necessary.
6. Inventory cleaning supplies and food and beverages provided to residents.
7. Assist with the distribution of food and beverages within the shelter.
8. Respond to safety concerns as necessary to ensure no improper conduct or unauthorized persons are inside facility and/or property.
9. Wear personal protective equipment such as gloves and masks as needed.
10. Clean county vehicles and assist with trash removal.
11. Drive County-owned vehicles to transport County residents to and from shelter facilities, depending on assignment.

(The work assigned to a position in this classification may not include all possible tasks in this description and does not limit the assignment of any additional tasks in this classification. Regular attendance according to the position’s management approved work schedule is required.)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10.

Education: Sufficient to perform the functions of position. May have obtained these skills through completion of a High School Diploma or equivalency.

Experience: None.

Other: Ability to work overnight shifts. Must be 18 years of age or older.

Substitution: Equivalent combination of education and related experience.

Certifications/Licensure: Driver's License valid for the class of vehicle to be driven, depending on assignment.

This is a temporary, at-will position. This position requires an open screening and selection process. All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be forwarded to the hiring department for further consideration. Temporary appointments work up to a maximum of six months. Candidates chosen for hire into a temporary assignment will not gain any rights or preferences for other permanent, Ramsey County positions.

Definition of Unclassified from the Ramsey County Personnel Act:

Subdivision 1. General. "The appointing authority may discharge employees in the unclassified service with or without cause. Employees in the unclassified service have no right to a grievance appeal from discharge or other disciplinary action under sections 383A.281 to 383A.301. An employee in an unclassified position shall not have tenure but shall be entitled to all benefits associated with tenure such as vacation leave, sick leave, health insurance, and other benefits as determined by the county board."

Criminal Background Checks:

All employment offers are conditioned upon the applicant passing a criminal background check. Convictions are not an automatic bar to employment. Each case is considered on its individual merits and the type of work sought. However, making false statements or withholding information will cause you to be barred from employment, or removed from employment.

E-Verify Participation:

Ramsey County participates in the federal E-Verify program. This means that Ramsey County will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. If the Government cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, Ramsey County is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact DHS and/or the SSA before taking adverse action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers may not use E-Verify to pre-screen job applicants and may not limit or influence the choice of documents you present for use on the Form I-9.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Ramsey County provides equal access to employment, programs, and services without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex (except when sex is a Bona Fide Occupational Qualification), disability, familial or marital status, sexual orientation or gender identity, public assistance status, place of residence, political affiliation, or national origin.

Ramsey County is deeply committed to advancing racial equity and promoting diversity and inclusion within all areas of its workforce. The county strives being equitable, inclusive, transparent, respectful, and impactful in how we serve and engage with residents, as well as Ramsey County employees. Advancing racial equity ensures all people who need access to opportunities and services we provide, will receive them. Racial equity is achieved when race can no longer be used to predict life outcomes, and outcomes for all are improved.

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