Safety Team: Nights & Weekends

Yakima Union Gospel Mission•Yakima, WA

31d•$17 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

This position plays a vital role in promoting and embodying the mission, vision, and values of YUGM. This role is responsible for working with Adult Shelter Services to promote campus safety by supervising the shelter, performing rounds, monitoring security cameras, assisting with daily shelter operations, and other duties as needed. Mission, Vision, and Core Values At YUGM we are committed to our mission of, “following Christ in helping people move from homelessness to wholeness,” so that every homeless person in Yakima County has the opportunity for permanent life transformation in Jesus Christ. Our mission is rooted in Christian values, and we believe by combining Love + Professionalism, we focus on achieving meaningful Outcomes that transform lives. Relationships are at the heart of our work, guiding how we connect with our clients, our team, and our community. To perform successfully in any role within our organization, employees are expected to exemplify YUGM’s Core Values of Love + Professionalism = Outcomes . These competencies are demonstrated in the following ways: LOVE Enhance Christ’s reputation through personal interactions with others. Pursue God personally, relationally, emotionally, and intellectually. Be present, authentic, and relationally available in all contexts. Demonstrate genuine and sacrificial care for the wellbeing of others. PROFESSIONALISM Be consistently punctual and present at work, meetings, and appointments. Meet deadlines and fulfill commitments with thorough follow-through. Proactively measure work to ensure continuous learning and improvement. Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. OUTCOMES Pursue constant growth, learning, and improvement. Think creatively, strategically, and spiritually. Be regularly sought after for input and value. Maintain YUGM’s mission clarity and exemplify a Christ-like attitude under stress.

Requirements

Prior experience working with persons in crisis, demonstrating effective de-escalation, dispute resolution, and problem-solving skills.
Valid WDL, good driving record, proof of insurance.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint required.
Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Ability to empathize, love and show compassion for people in homelessness and addiction.
Demonstrate personal and work ethic reflecting YUGM’s Core Values of Love, Professionalism, and Outcomes.
Visual and auditory abilities to effectively perform job tasks.
Clear and fluent communication in English.
Capable of walking, climbing stairs, balancing, bending, reaching, and using hands for tasks.
Ability to lift items weighing up to 40 lbs.

Nice To Haves

Specific training and experience in the fields of homelessness, addiction, childhood trauma and poverty preferred.
Experience working with those experiencing homelessness preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

Uphold and promote YUGM’s Christian beliefs and behaviors, core values, policies, and procedures with a high-level of integrity.
Develop professional, caring, strengths-based relationships built on truth, respect, encouragement, and trust.
Provide ministry and show kindness and grace to staff, volunteers, clients, donors, and the community.
Support initiatives that foster a culture of services, compassion, and faith within the workplace.
Engage in opportunities to pray for individuals, departments, strategic plans and other YUGM needs.
Work with Adult Shelter team, communicate and collaborate openly with the goal of continually improving guest experience and services offered.
Work in a supportive capacity with supervisor and co-workers to solve departmental problems and accomplish shared goals in pursuit of established priorities.
Serve in this role as a minister of Christ, demonstrating the calling, character and competencies of a person who seeks to faithfully follow Jesus, stay in step with the Holy Spirit, and honor the Father.
Carry out these responsibilities with the heart of a chaplain, spiritually caring for all those in your sphere of influence, including staff, clients, volunteers, and community partners.
Look for opportunities to lead others in prayer, counsel from God’s Word, and model what it looks like to know God and experience His love and leadership.
Supervise shelter.
Promote a safe environment by patrolling grounds to prevent loitering, substance abuse or other criminal activity from occurring on campus; locking/unlocking various gates; utilizing security technologies, including by not limited to security cameras and two-way radios.
Respond to various emergencies, using training and available technologies to ensure the health and safety of guests and staff.
Work with emergency services when required for medical reasons or in response to criminal activity.
Report barred guests, unsafe conditions or facility problems to Adult Shelter Director or Shelter Managers, as appropriate.
Distribute needed shelter resources (toilet paper, clothing, hygiene, etc.) to guests.
Assist in daily shelter operations duties, such as laundry, cleaning, storage and organization of clothing and hygiene items, floor, and bathroom cleaning etc.
Attend, as requested or required, all YUGM trainings and meetings scheduled by the management team to keep current on any policy changes, new procedures, and other information essential to performing the job.
Other duties as assigned in support of YUGM’s mission and values.