3rd Shift Guest Services Associate

Milwaukee Rescue Mission•Milwaukee, WI

1d•$19 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

3RD SHIFT GUEST SERVICES ASSOCIATE Joy House – Milwaukee Rescue Mission Division for Women & Children. The women and children who come to us for emergency or long-term support rely on the safety, love and warmth of Joy House and its many services and programs. We nourish and nurture them through training, education and spiritual guidance so they can make better lives for themselves and for their kids. The Joy House Division for Women and Children is looking for a Christian woman, with good people skills and a strong heart’s desire to work with the homeless, to fill a full-time 3rd shift Guest Services Associate position. Guest Services Associates assist in maintaining a hospitable environment by making sure all areas of Joy House are safe, clean, orderly and grace filled for Joy House guests and staff.

Requirements

Mature Christian woman with a servant's heart who is able to relate well with others in a diverse population, communicating effectively and professionally
High School Diploma or GED equivalent required
Must be able to handle physical workload – capable of continuously standing, walking, stair climbing, kneeling, squatting, crouching, reaching, handling and gripping without difficulty, repetitive movement of both hands and arms, as well as frequent lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling a maximum weight of 50lbs
Passionate about creating a warm, inviting, and clean living environment
Ability to differentiate between and define specific uses of cleaning products and equipment
Outstanding customer service skills, outgoing and approachable with an enthusiastic, friendly, and welcoming personality
Caring, compassionate and non-judgmental attitude with a genuine concern for Joy House guests and their children
High degree of skill in verbal communication and listening combined with a great deal of attention to detail, patience, politeness, and tactfulness
Computer literacy; competent working with database software and MS Office applications
Ability and willingness to follow instructions, to be flexible, and a team player
A workplace demeanor consistent with a Christian church environment: civil, respectful, polite, and responsive
Reliability, dependability, and punctuality are expected
Be in agreement with and subscribe to the MRM Statement of Faith and the MRM Statement of Biblical Convictions
Be a committed follower of the Lord Jesus Christ, which is evident in personal testimony and Christian conduct
Pass a pre-employment background check and drug test

Nice To Haves

Previous customer service and/or hospitality related experience highly desired

Responsibilities

Help with the basic care needs of our guests i.e., distribution of toiletries, clean linens, medication and food.
Assist guests with personal laundry, cleaning, managing children, etc.
Help to provide assistance and oversight to women and families during meal time transport, daily activities, breaks and regularly scheduled meetings, acting as both a mentor and guide
Housekeeping tasks, including but not limited to preparing snacks and lunches, laundry, vacuuming, mopping, emptying garbage, transporting guest belongings, etc.
Help guests understand and follow all house rules
Maintain safety by monitoring guest belongings at intake and entry into the building.
Ensure doors are secure at all times and regularly monitor guest rooms for contraband, cleanliness, safety and wear and tear.
Provide exceptional customer service, interacting with Joy House guests and their children in a friendly, professional, and hospitable manner, treating everyone with dignity and respect
Assist with clerical tasks, such as completing daily statistical forms, filing and occasionally answering phones
Perform other tasks as needed