Program Staff Overnight

St. Matthew's House•Fort Myers, FL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

OUR CORE PURPOSE: As an expression of God’s love in Southwest Florida, we are growing to ensure that no one experiencing hunger, homelessness or addiction is alone or without a pathway for their journey from crisis to contributor. Together with our partners and participants, we cultivate communities where people are progressively seen, accepted, challenged, and supported. GENERAL SUMMARY The primary responsibilities of Program Staff are to provide support to the shelter housing program of St. Matthew’s House. Individual must be organized and possess strong personal and professional boundaries. Must be skilled in conflict resolution and be able to demonstrate the same. Program Staff members must possess strong verbal and written communication skills. Individual must demonstrate a positive attitude and be willing to work together with team members. St. Matthew’s House is a faith based 501(c)(3) charitable organization that exists to transform lives in a spiritual environment that is both compassionate and disciplined.

Requirements

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
Experience: A minimum of 1 year of experience working with individuals who are homeless or suffering from addiction. Ministerial counseling preferred.
Confidentiality: Works with highly confidential information.
Mental/Visual Demands: Flow of work requires normal mental and visual capabilities.
Physical Demand: Must be able to stand for a minimum of 4 hours at a time and lift at least 25 pounds. Must be able to bend or kneel to the ground.
Working Conditions: Normal office environment.

Nice To Haves

Ministerial counseling preferred.

Responsibilities

Works a variety of shifts which include second and third shifts, as well as weekends
Enters accurate objective documentation into the Mission Tracker system
Checks daily to ensure residents’ living areas are properly maintained and in compliance with Shelter guidelines
Performs random bed checks to make sure that all residents are accounted for when providing overnight shift coverage
Performs regular security checks of the facility to ensure that the facility is secured
Administers random drug screens on residents as required
Sorts hygiene supplies into the appropriate storage containers
Creates a minimum number of hygiene kits while working the front desk shift
Completes discharge of residents, as needed, with accurate information
Removes and stores discharged residents’ personal items per program guidelines
Provides transportation for residents to appropriate appointments and events
Has knowledge of the phone system and how to transfer calls
Works as a team with other staff members to ensure completion of assigned tasks
Properly screen individuals who are attempting to enter the shelter after hours
Assist and support the intake department with various tasks as needed
Treats all residents with respect and exercises appropriate boundaries with residents
Has knowledge of all guidelines located in the Shelter Handbook and carries the responsibility of holding residents accountable for guidelines
Presents the Gospel message to residents when the opportunity is available.
Pray with residents and staff as opportunities are available
Completes all job duties with St. Matthew’s House core values as the guiding principle