Shelter Assistant - 2nd Shift (NDC)

UMOM New Day Centers•Phoenix, AZ

1d•$19 - $20

About The Position

The Shelter Assistant is responsible for assisting participants in a 24 hour s a day / 7 days a week shelter program to ensure the safety, health, and well-being of all participants. This role will promote an environment of safety, support, and embrace a trauma-informed care model to working with participants .

Requirements

High School or GED Diploma, preferred
One year of professional experience in social services preferred
Previous experience working with low-income/at-risk/homeless individuals or vulnerable populations preferred
Basic computer literacy , including data entry, web navigation, typing and text editing, and the ability to learn operations in new software systems
Proficiency with applications including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
Valid Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card or the ability to obtain one
Ability to clear the Central Registry Screening from the Department of Child Safety & Adult Protective Services .
Ability to c omply with and pass all required background check and drug screening requirements , i ncluding but not limited to pre-employment and random drug screening as required/requested.
Valid AZ Driver's License and a driving record that falls within UMOM's policy
5 0/ 1 00 level of car insurance coverage .
This is a S afety Sensitive position.
Ability to lift at least twenty pounds when receiving mail packages, donations, moving client supplies, and other tasks relevant to the position
Ability to ascend and descend one flight of stairs regularly
Ability to perform duties outdoors in all weather conditions.
Ability to perform duties requiring extended periods of time being stationary manipulating client files, a computer (keyboard, monitor, mouse) , and other standard office equipment including, but not limited to printer, copier, telephone, and associated computer/technology peripherals .
Willingness to embrace and actively support the unique culture and values of UMOM
Ability to focus on the tasks and details relevant to the position and the organization, while also switching quickly between tasks
Ability to exercise excellent independent judgment and take ownership of decisions
Ability to think on a broad, systems-level relative to the scope of the position
Ability to work independently and self-manage to achieve goals while being a strong team player
Ability to organize, meet deadlines, prioritize and delegate appropriately
Ability to cope with and embrace change, risk, and uncertainty
Ability to develop strong relationships within a fast-paced, collaborative setting that values diverse opinions; enthusiasm for helping drive change as UMOM becomes a more data-driven organization

Responsibilities

Provide s friendly customer service to participants, volunteers, guests, and UMOM team members.
Answer s all phone calls and transfer s to the appropriate person or department.
Provide s answers, when possible, to questions regarding programs offered by UMOM to participants, volunteers, guests, and UMOM team members.
Offer s support, assistance , and encouragement to all participants in shelter by helping to meet immediate basic needs.
De-escalate s conflict in a safe and appropriate manner , responding to crisis as necessary by contacting on-call leadership, police, fire department and/or crisis team as needed.
Assist s with receiving donations, facility clean-up, submission of work orders, and assist s with events.
Support s participants in understanding and following the program expectations and policies, providing written documentation when appropriate .
Engage s participants when appropriate to connect them with resources and case management.
Monitor s shelter site to ensure the safety and security of all participants by complet ing rounds and wellness checks.
Conduct s room checks and room searches for health and safety of shelter site .
Monitor s participant s move-outs.
Provide s hygiene supplies, personal mail and packages to participants, and document when appropriate .
Oversees the traffic and communication related to shelter operations ensuring all proper procedures are followed.
Other duties as assigned by leadership and/or executives.