Part Time Advocate

Hope Villages of America•Clearwater, FL

4h•$20 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

This specific job description covers the basics functions, qualifications, requirements, working conditions and skills necessary, but not limited to for successful fulfillment of this position in accordance to the standards of the company. The Residential Aide is responsible for cleaning and organizing the Emergency Safe House of The Haven of HVA, a state certified domestic violence shelter. The Residential Aide will also ensure that guests are provided with necessary personal care items and ensure the freshness of available food.

Requirements

High School Diploma or General Education Certificate (GED)
Three years in cleaning and custodial services
Microsoft office and related programs (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), email.
Detailed cleaning skills with a focus on ensuring hygienic conditions
Must be able to clean around guests and their children living on site
Able to calmly handle interruptions and repeat tasks as necessary
Strong storage and organization skills
Basic comprehension of English language using the traits marked above for purposes of safety, management direction and job responsibility, and minimal third party interaction.

Nice To Haves

Experience cleaning in communal living facility or setting preferred
Domestic violence advocacy experience a plus
Core Competency certification required within ninety (90) days of hire

Responsibilities

Follow the administrative guidelines and policies established by HVA.
Maintain a community image consistent with the HVA mission.
Engage in a relationship with the HVA team which is mutually beneficial, fosters teamwork, and advances the mission of HVA.
Exercise due care and stewardship of resources which are given to HVA including equipment, food, money, volunteer and staff time.
Oversee the general physical environment for health, safety and proper maintenance of facilities.
Clean, sweep, mop, vacuum rugs, and sanitize all areas, including kitchen, dining room, common rooms, hallways, common rest rooms, guest restrooms and bedrooms, Youth Activity Center, offices, and volunteer areas.
Dust fans and blinds as needed.
Empty all waste baskets inside and around the facility.
Remove litter and debris around the facility.
During each shift, complete the Daily Maintenance Log and submit to Lead Advocate, including notification of all repairs needed, and ensuring that all windows are closed and outside lighting is working properly.
Receive, sort and organize donations received at The Haven of HVA, and store or display donated items as appropriate.
Clean and organize guest accessible and non-accessible storage areas, including proper labeling.
Ensure that guest accessible storage areas are sufficiently stocked; if not, notify Management.
Distribute necessary personal care items to guests.
Organize refrigerators, freezers, and pantries according to food safety standards, and check food items daily to ensure freshness.
Maintain confidentiality of the agency, program guests and Emergency Safe House location.
Participate in training opportunities including: the mandatory 24 hour FCADV Core Training and 6 shadowing hours to be registered for confidentiality and privilege; maintain 17 hours of domestic violence training per year.
Ensure adherence to established safety practices and guidelines, including reporting any equipment, property or non-capital items that are not clean or safe for guests, staff or volunteers to operate.
Ensure timely reporting of all incidents and accidents to the Lead Advocate.
Other duties as assigned.