On-Call Residential Advocate

TRANSITION PROJECTS INC•Portland, OR

2d•$24 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

The On-Call Residential Advocate will oversee the shelter facility in a manner consistent with Transition Projects' mission, values, policies, and procedures. This role involves actively participating in shelter processes and working as part of a team to provide services to participants. The position is on-call, with a minimum of 3 shifts per month required, and offers hourly pay with potential differentials for swing and grave shifts, as well as a language differential if applicable.

Requirements

Acquire First Aid/CPR/AED certification within 30 days of hire and be retested biannually thereafter throughout employment.
Complete Bloodborne Pathogens and Narcan Training within 30 days of hire and be retested annually thereafter throughout employment.
Demonstrate reliability by being present for work as scheduled, arriving and leaving on time and taking breaks in expected time frames.
Interact effectively with persons of diverse ethnic backgrounds, religious views, cultural backgrounds, and sexual orientations and treat each individual with respect and dignity.
Attend agency and program staff meetings.
Hearing and vision adequate for interaction with participants, staff, and the general public.
Hearing adequate for telephone work.
Vision adequate for close work.
Hand and finger dexterity adequate to operate standard office equipment.
Ability to walk, bend, stand, sit, reach, stoop, pull, squat, kneel, climb stairs and ladders.
Ability to perform CPR and other emergency life-saving care with the assistance of teammates until emergency responders arrive.
Ability to lift 50 pounds.
2 years of consistent work experience (in any field), equivalent educational qualifications may be considered in place of work experience.
Demonstrated understanding of the issues surrounding homelessness, chemical dependency, domestic violence and sexual assault.
Demonstrated ability to work independently.
Ability to appropriately assess a situation and take corrective action as necessary.
Knowledge of services available to low-income and homeless persons in Multnomah County through Transition Projects and other agencies or the demonstrated ability to obtain such knowledge.
Demonstrated ability to provide crisis intervention and to follow procedure in crisis situations.
Written and verbal communication skills.
Good computer skills.
Ability to use web-based data collection program.

Nice To Haves

1 year of experience in social services preferred.
Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervise shelter activities to ensure the safety of participants.
Assure cleanliness, sanitation, and upkeep of the facility, performing minor maintenance and cleanup duties as necessary or requested.
Maintain confidentiality of participants, staff, and the agency.
Provide advocacy and information and referral services to participants.
Facilitate problem-solving and provide crisis intervention services to participants as necessary.
Perform urinalysis and breathalyzer testing of participants as needed.
Coordinate with agency staff to ensure consistent delivery of services.
Attend agency and program staff meetings.
Supervise participant chore assignments and their completion.
Responsible for knowing and following policies and procedures with regard to building safety.
Responsible for knowing and following procedures in emergency situations.
Responsible for maintaining accurate logs, shift reports, and participant records, both manually and using a web-based program.
Supervise volunteers in assisting staff and participants.
Other duties as assigned.