Residential Associate - Full-Time
About The Position
For over a century, Home Sweet Home Ministries has stood as a pillar of the community and a beacon of Christ’s love for the hungry, homeless, and hopeless here in Central Illinois. It is the mission of every member of our staff and our volunteers to demonstrate Christ’s love through innovative approaches that instill hope, restore lives, and build community. We offer supportive services to those in need – providing shelter, food, case management, as well as programs including Bridge for Hope, Rapid Rehousing, and our Bread for Life Co-Op. Now you, too, can help build upon our traditions and contribute your passion for caring for others and your desire to be a guiding light for Christ’s love to those caught in the storm by joining our dedicated team as a Residential Assistant. In this role, you will coordinate residential care for homeless men, women, and children who are staying at Home Sweet Home Ministries while demonstrating hospitality, positivity, and promoting an environment welcoming to life transformation. Also, you will serve as an ambassador to the community and provide care and resources to non-residential clients who may connect with Home Sweet Home Ministries for services.
Requirements
- Education and/or experience in the human services field.
- Experience with trauma informed principles in addressing client behavior preferred.
- Must be able to work flexible schedules including holidays, weekends, evenings, and possibly overnight hours.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office (including Outlook, Word, Excel)
- Well organized and self-motivated, and able to multi-task and effectively function in a high stress environment.
- Ability to demonstrate empathy, cultural competency, and a Christ-centered focus.
- Able to identify client needs and apply agency or community resources to meet that need, while balancing operational demands with client-centered service.
- Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and maintain confidentiality.
- Able to set and observe appropriate personal limits and boundaries.
- Excellent problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills.
- Demonstrate good written and verbal communication
- Mission-oriented with values in harmony with those of Home Sweet Home Ministries, Inc.
Responsibilities
- Receive and process intake paperwork for assistance at point of admission
- Initiate screening process based on Client Services protocol, occupancy, client background check.
- Orient and settle client into agency residential life
- Receive and process exit paperwork upon client departure
- Distribute resources (food, toiletries, linens, etc) to resident and non-resident clients, based on need and/or structured times
- Monitor medication/substance compliance
- Manage front desk to ensure professional and courteous response and greeting of clients, volunteers, visitors, and donors
- Warmly answer telephone calls and accurately take down messages for clients and staff
- Monitor and enforce policies and procedures to ensure effective and safe provision of client services
- Check client eligibility before distributing resources
- Check building, grounds and client belongings to ensure safety and security
- Administer drug and alcohol testing to resident and non-resident clients as necessary
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Short- and long-term disability coverage
- Employer-paid life insurance
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer match (after one year of employment)
- Section 125 Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Generous paid time off
- Free on-site meals and beverages
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
