Program Advocate, Relief

SOUTH MIDDLESEX OPPORTUNITY COUNCIL • Marlborough, MA

4d • $0 - $17 • Onsite

About The Position

Oversee shelter operations during working hours while maintaining a safe and secure environment.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years sobriety
• CPR and First Aid Certified
• Demonstrated sensitivity of the low income
• Ability to respond in crisis situations
• Basic Computer skills to maintain trainings as assigned

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Substance Abuse and Mental Illness preferred

Responsibilities

• Be alert to shelter surroundings and be responsive to any issues that arise during your shift.
• Maintain the safety of clients.
• Engage all clients by understanding and addressing their needs whether within or outside the scope of work.
• Check with other staff and read/maintain log for pertinent information regarding: shelter guests.
• Maintain confidentiality of client, employee and agency information in accordance with federal and state laws and funder requirements.
• Ensure compliance with program/department, agency and/or funder requirements, as well as, SMOC policies & procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off: All full-time employees can accrue up to 3 weeks of vacation, and 2 weeks of sick time and are eligible for 12 paid holidays during their first year of employment.
• Employer-paid Life Insurance & AD&D and Long-Term Disability for full-time employees.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package including Medical Plans through Mass General Brigham with an HRA Employer cost-sharing program, Dental Plans with Orthodontic Coverage, and EyeMed Vision Insurance available to full-time employees.
• 403(B) Retirement Plan with a company match starting on day one for all full-time and part-time employees.
• Additional voluntary benefits including; Term and Whole Life Insurance, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital indemnity, and Short-Term Disability.
• Flexible Spending Accounts, Dependent Care Accounts, Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed