Guest Services Associate - Christian Ministry

OurCalling•Dallas, TX

2d•$17 - $17•Onsite

About The Position

The Guest Services Associate is part of the Guest Services team within the Operations Department and assists in a variety of duties related to delivering services and resources to Guests. This may include assisting with Guest intake, kitchen support, providing clothing, laundry services, meals, showers, sorting, organizing, and storing donated items in the warehouse, and other roles or duties as necessary. The person in this position provides instructions and direction to volunteers serving in the Guest Services area. This position may also rotate around the ministry to perform a variety of duties and responsibilities across the Operations Department.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent
Minimum of 2 years’ experience in similar support or volunteer roles
Treat Guests with respect and dignity demonstrating compassion, humility, kindness, grace and mercy at all times
Must be comfortable interacting with the population that the ministry serves, namely the unsheltered homeless, including those with addiction or mental illness challenges, exercising de-escalating language and body language when needed and always acting with integrity
Flexible, resilient, and comfortable working in a busy, and at times, fluid environment
Dependable, responsible, and timely in working assigned shifts and responsibilities
Demonstrate maturity in decisions and judgment; comfortable consulting with leadership and peers to find the best solutions, to do “the right thing” for our Guests
Communication skills, including the ability to read, write, communicate information to Guests, staff, and partner organizations
Interpersonal skills to handle situations with confidentiality, poise, and tact
Maintenance of a clean, safe, and healthy environment
Understanding the physical and emotional needs of, and ways to work with, the homeless population we serve, including the need for respect for the Guests, their privacy, and property
Must be able to lift heavy items of at least 25 pounds; climb stairs easily; work in uncomfortable temperature climates when necessary
Must demonstrate a team-player attitude

Nice To Haves

Ministry to the unsheltered homeless or experience working with addiction recovery, mental illness, the disabled, the aged or infirmed, preferred
Upholding a close and growing relationship as a disciple of Jesus Christ

Responsibilities

Serve as part of the Guests Services team to provide daily resources to our Guests, such as meals, clothing, laundry, showers, warehouse organizing, and other duties
Provide a great Guest experience by serving others with a loving, compassionate attitude
Rotate into various support positions, as required by leadership, to provide the above services in different locations of the building
Demonstrate a “team player” and collaborative attitude with staff, guest and especially volunteers to ensure that they have a great experience while serving
Maintain a clean and organized workspace (light housekeeping)