PRN Night Relief Worker

Pee Dee Coalition • Florence, SC

9d

About The Position

The emergency safe shelter is open 24-7 with trained staff. The Shelter Relief Worker must possess a 2-year degree in Human Services or a related field and be available to work PRN with open availability on holidays, weekends, weekdays, and overnights. Responsibilities include providing direct and indirect services with integrity, energy, optimism, temperament, non-judgmental attitude, and compassion to all residents. Employee must be able to perform physical tasks of lifting up to 30lbs and climbing up and down stairs.

Requirements

• Associates degree in Human Services or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct services to victims including crisis intervention and support services.
• Perform administrative duties, as well as indirect duties including housekeeping, repairs, and cleaning.
• Possess knowledge of local resources for women and children.
• Protect client confidentiality at all times and the security of the shelter by enforcing house policies and guidelines for health and safety purposes.
• Communicate effectively with residents, staff, volunteers, law enforcement and other agencies in a timely manner and fashion.
• Must be available to work night, weekends, holidays, and overnight.
• Answer shelter phone line and crisis line promptly, providing accurate information.
• Adequately document services in Collaborate and daily shift reports; assist residents in completing requests for orders of protection.
• Complete intakes and paperwork within 24 hours of residents entering shelter and follow up with daily goals.
• Assist with processing donations, distribution, storage and inventory.
• Must be able to lift and walk up and down stairs.
• Provide transportation, referrals, court accompaniment, and resources for residents.
• Provide superior communication when interacting with shelter residents utilizing trauma informed care approach.
• Facilitate support groups and life skills groups for the women and activity/support groups for the children.
• Must demonstrate integrity, excellent listening skills, steady temperament, and effective problem-solving techniques.
• Complete Pee Dee Coalition Volunteer training within 3 months of employment.
• Adhere to agency confidentiality, policies, procedures, and code of ethics.
• Complete Victim Service Provider training with 1 year of employment.
• Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned.
• Participate in shelter staff meetings as required.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree