Our Place, Family Home - Full-Time Variable Support Staff

Volunteers of America Northern California & Northern Nevada, Inc.•Sparks, NV

10d•$19 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

Our Place is a housing-focused shelter designed to create a safe and stable environment for women and families experiencing homelessness. It connects guests with services and places them into permanent housing. The facility operates several homes, a welcome/intake center, dining hall, and a clothing boutique, serving 138 women, 38 families, and 20 senior women with their animal companions. During winter, it provides emergency housing for an additional 25 women. These are full-time positions.

Requirements

Demonstrated ability to communicate and comprehend oral and written instructions and provide services to participants without ethnic or social prejudices.
General knowledge of issues and challenges unique to homelessness, substance abuse, families in crisis, young adults, minorities, and persons with disabilities.
Ability to utilize a range of interventions to work with participants with varying needs and levels of functioning.
Flexibility to work irregular hours.
Ability to function as a team member.
Computer skills required.
Must undergo a criminal background check.
Teamwork skills
Oral and written communication skills
Ability to de-escalate crisis situations and assist residents and staff in emergency situations
Organizational skills
Analytical and decision-making ability
Lift and move up to 30 pounds.
Physically able to safely maneuver the weight distribution of a client in an emergency situation
Stand, walk, bend, stoop, and sit frequently
Kneel occasionally
Climb stairs as needed
Be able to maneuver quickly in emergency situations to assist clients as needed.

Nice To Haves

CPR and First Aid training within ninety (90) days of employment, re-certification as necessary.

Responsibilities

Explain program rules and regulations to residents and facilitate participant observance of the rules.
Coordinate meal preparation/service, bed/sleeping assignments, showers, laundering, and other daily routines.
Provide “awake” shift coverage and maintain an engaging presence on the grounds.
Conduct regular wellness, safety and sanitation checks during designated periods.
Maintain daily reports to provide statistical information.
Perform housekeeping and other maintenance tasks, such as laundry, cleaning services or plunging the toilet. Prepare rooms and dorm areas for the next participant. Maintain and monitor staff area cleanliness to meet the county's health and sanitation requirements.
Respond to all participant questions and concerns.
Perform clerical duties on shift, including but not limited to, answering telephone, email correspondence, computer application, recording messages, sorting mail, and filing as necessary.
Maintain clear, thorough, routine communication with all participants.
Coordinates and inventories all participant property brought in the Our Place campus.
Provides participant property as requested.
Manages the storage of discarded or property left by exited participants based on a timeline in alignment with property policy.
Post removal notices of unattended belongings and bicycles not parked in the appropriate area.
Maintain safety and security of property at all times.
Document and report all client concerns and/or infractions that can impact the program's security.
Oversees and maintains proper linen documentation and inventory control.
Assist participants with replacements of linen.
Oversees restrooms/showers and laundry facilities.
Complete all shift logs, observation logs, and incident reports.
Monitor program equipment and supplies inventory and take appropriate action to replace or restock as needed.
De-escalate crises before they develop and respond appropriately to emergencies, assisting participants and coworkers as needed.
Notify management of potential workflow problems and resource needs necessary to attain performance standards.
Adhere to staffing schedules to provide adequate/safe staffing coverage and to accomplish program objectives.
Communicate with on-site program staff, Managers, service providers, and external county/state/city program representatives as required.
Comprehend and adhere to ethical standards, program philosophy guidelines, and confidentiality laws.
Identify appropriate ongoing training for new and existing staff and report needs to management.
Serve as part of the program development team by providing information and support for developing quality operations.
To ensure a safe work environment for clients and all personnel, maintain an above-average working knowledge of fire, safety, and health standards.
Assist participants in selecting appropriate clothing, shoes, and personal items.
Guide boutique policies and ensure equitable distribution of resources.
Sort, organize, and restock donations.
Monitor inventory levels and communicate shortages or high-demand items to the Manager.
Document the distribution of items to participants as required by shelter policies.
Coordinate with case managers and shelter staff to address specific participant needs.
Monitor and maintain a safe and welcoming environment within the overflow areas and warming center.
Coordinate with the main shelters to manage capacity and communicate availability.
Follow established protocols for inclement weather, ensuring compliance with safety and operational standards.
Provide “awake” shift coverage and maintain ground security.
Conduct hourly safety and security checks during designated periods.
Support the VOA Staff in implementing plans to assist the residents in completing the program.
Notify VOA Staff and Washoe County Case Management Staff of pertinent participant issues.
Role models positive behavior to help clients as they work towards self-sufficiency.
Continually learn and enhance technical and interpersonal skills.
Attend staff meetings/assigned training and complete required certifications, i.e., CPR, First Aid, etc.