RA - Lincoln City

Helping Hands Reentry Outreach Centers•Lincoln City, OR

8d•$19

About The Position

The right individual for this position has a passion for helping others, is nonjudgmental, and able to deal with difficult situations in positive and constructive ways. Medical/Dental/Vision/401k/PTO/Paid Holidays. $18.90 per hour. > Full time - must be available evenings and weekends. The right individual for this position has a passion for helping others, is nonjudgmental, and is able to deal with difficult situations in positive and constructive ways.

Requirements

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work both independently as well as part of a team.
Ability to appropriately assess a situation and de-escalate/take corrective action as necessary.
Good computer skills.
Hearing and vision adequate for interaction with participants, interaction with staff, and interaction with the general public.
Work is primarily performed indoors, occasionally accompanied by moderate noise levels and exposure to scents.
Frequently required to sit/stand at a computer or in a stationary position.
Frequently operates a computer and other office productivity equipment, such as copy machine, printer, and phone.

Nice To Haves

Direct or Lived Experience with homelessness, addiction, and/or low-income populations.
Understanding of the issues surrounding homelessness, chemical dependency, domestic violence, and sexual assault

Responsibilities

Supervise shelter activities to ensure the safety of participants.
Responsible for intakes, interviews, and after-hours referrals.
Ensure timely bunk assignments, dorm inspections, and property storage.
Maintain accurate logs, shift reports, and participant records, both manually and using a web-based program.
Perform urinalysis and breathalyzer testing of participants as needed.
Attend agency and program staff meetings.
Facilitate de-escalation, problem-solving and crisis intervention services as necessary.