Part-Time Resident Coordinator

Salvation Army Careers • Anchorage, AK

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The McKinnell House Resident Coordinator monitors resident activities in the shelter and maintains the safety and security of residents. The role may also provide para-professional counseling to homeless families to support their transition from homelessness to independent living. This is a part-time, non-exempt position reporting to the Program Director.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of experience working with homeless populations, preferably in a residential or shelter setting.
• Knowledge of housekeeping equipment and household cleaners.
• Ability to operate general office equipment, including computers.
• Knowledge and understanding of workplace confidentiality requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to manage time effectively and work harmoniously with clients, visitors, officers, and other personnel.
• Current CPR and first aid certification.
• Acceptable criminal history records.
• Ability to speak, sit, walk, stand, bend, climb, kneel, twist, grasp, reach, handle, finger, push, or pull objects intermittently.
• Hearing and vision acuity at or corrected to within normal levels.
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds, or more with assistance.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle in daylight, darkness, or inclement weather.
• Ability to perform essential duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee facility operations to ensure safety precautions are followed and rotate security checks with other staff during assigned shifts.
• Answer incoming calls and maintain communication logs.
• Reinforce program policies and expectations for residents; communicate child-supervision expectations to parents; provide parenting education and support; and enforce Child Safety Program policies.
• Complete and maintain facility incident reports as directed.
• Respond to clients’ questions and requests and provide clinical staff with feedback on client progress plans.
• Support residents’ self-sufficiency by assisting with job searches as requested, overseeing assigned house duties, providing supplies, and checking that tasks are completed.
• Maintain competency by attending required meetings, trainings, and classes.
• Conduct preliminary intakes during evening, night, and weekend shifts as directed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED