Daily Living Specialist

Haven Inc • Pontiac, MI

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About The Position

The Daily Living Specialist at HAVEN’s residential shelter creates an open and empowering environment to interact with, educate, and support individuals with daily living activities. The role shares recipes, organizational strategies, and cleaning tips to promote health and safety. It also ensures the kitchen and related operations run efficiently, within budget, and in compliance with applicable regulations.

Requirements

• Ability to work well under pressure and in stressful situations.
• Demonstrated trauma-informed approaches to service delivery.
• Ability to educate and empower victims of domestic violence and/or sexual assault from diverse backgrounds who may face multiple barriers.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a team member.
• Ability to perform manual work, including lifting and carrying 40 pounds.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Michigan driver’s license and an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to assist with general cleaning and upkeep of the shelter.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Working knowledge of nutrition and ability to cook required.
• Food safety and handling certificate (ServSafe or equivalent) required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a communal living environment is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Creatively share life enrichment skills with individuals.
• Facilitate interactive groups about nutrition, meal planning, and daily living skills.
• Meet with individuals seeking to expand their knowledge of cooking, cleaning, organizing, home budgeting, and other identified daily living activities.
• Support individuals with daily living activities during their stay at HAVEN.
• Create a balanced daily diet menu.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary kitchen.
• Ensure compliance for inspectors.
• Obtain, manage, and organize food, personal needs, and shelter supply inventory within budget, working with food banks and suppliers.
• Provide transportation to residents as defined by program needs.
• Assist with maintaining a clean facility and ensuring all rooms are appropriate for client services.
• Complete appropriate documentation for funding sources and maintain accurate records.
• Provide front desk and crisis-line telephone coverage as assigned.
• Assist with general shelter activities and responsibilities when needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED