Community Life Coordinator - Shelter

Denver Rescue Mission•Wellington, CO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Community Life Coordinator (CLC) is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the shelter and/or Harvest Farm and the activities that take place therein. The CLC will be assigned to any Northern Colorado facility as needs dictate. This includes Fort Collins Rescue Mission, Seasonal Overflow Shelter, and Harvest Farm, at this time.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent (GED).
QMAP certified preferred or become certified within 60 days of hire date (Harvest Farm only).
One year of relevant experience. A combination of education and experience may be substituted.
Strong communication skills, both written and orally.
Knowledge of basic computer skills and ability to learn new software.
Ability to resolve conflict professionally and respectfully while maintaining composure under pressure.
Strong Christian ethic with ability to work with people of diverse cultural, educational, and religious backgrounds.
Basic knowledge of Windows software applications.
Work schedule as assigned.
Ability to obtain and maintain CPR certification within 90 days of hire date.
Active Driver’s License as a limited amount of work-related travel may be required.
Must be a Christian holding to the beliefs set forth in the Statement of Faith, expressed by a personal testimony and Christian conduct.

Nice To Haves

QMAP certified preferred or become certified within 60 days of hire date (Harvest Farm only).

Responsibilities

Ensures security and safety of the facility and residents during shift, including control of drugs, alcohol, or other hazards.
Ensures that situations that jeopardize the safety of the Mission/Harvest Farm and its occupants are handled appropriately, including handling difficult clients and ensuring occupants are free from drugs, alcohol, and weapons.
Ensures the welfare of outside guests by calling police, ambulances or keeping the dining room open during inclement weather for shelter from the elements (Harvest Farm only).
Regularly checks and documents the observation of medications to ensure compliance with prescribed schedules (Harvest Farm only).
Ensures that the right person receives the correct medication, dose, route, and time.
Ensures the Mission/Harvest Farm is cleaned according to the established standard, including daily cleaning, removal, dispersion, or storage of all clutter, trash, donations, parking lot trash, sidewalks, etc.
Washes all sheets/blankets for overflow each day and maintains the dorm to the established standard (FCRM only).
Follows the established means of receiving, recording, monitoring, and distribution of inventory supplies.
Through daily inspections, submits maintenance tickets and copies the Maintenance Supervisor and Director of Community Life.
Helps with driving the shuttle when needed at Harvest Farm.
Ensures all services are started and finished according to schedule (Overflow check-ins and exits, meal service, bed checks, showers, etc.) (FCRM only).
Conducts intake interviews and enters information into databases, along with tracking daily numbers for shelter and shelter activities.
Understands their role in the daily running of the Mission, including specific shift area of focus: cleanliness, safety, and security.
Displays a good working knowledge of the facility and program policies and procedures, operation of the facility, mechanical operation of the facility, how to control and track inventory, inventory and use of the maintenance room, Pipeline responsibilities, safety, MSDS guidelines, employee handbook, and gifts-in-kind (GIK) receiving and distribution.
Shows their presence throughout the facility during their shift.
Assists with the Harvest Farm shuttle as assigned by their supervisor as the need arises.
Provides support and coverage to Northern Colorado shelters and Clinical Support Specialists as assigned by supervisor.
May be required to transport meals and linens to and from Seasonal Overflow Shelter with an approved driver's license and driving record (Winter season only).
Perform additional duties as assigned.