Warming Center Assistant (Madison Co. 360 Center)

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory•Granite City, IL

1d•$10•Onsite

About The Position

To provide needed supervision and monitoring of warming center guests and program. The center will operate during cold winter months pertaining to the degree agreement when shelter will be opened. Responsible for the general management of the program. Warming Center assistants insures a safe, secure, comfortable, and supportive environment in a manner consistent with the philosophy, policies, and procedures of a low barrier approach to care for homeless individuals. The Warming Center program will be provided at the Salvation Army Madison, IN location.

Requirements

Education: High School Diploma preferred but not required
Background Checks: Position requires a background check to be completed, and all background check results will be reviewed.
Experience: Must have at least some experience working with unhoused individuals
Must have a valid driver’s license and maintain The Salvation Army Driver’s qualification standard
Must complete Safe From Harm training before employment begins.
Able to speak, write and understand English in a manner sufficient for effective communication with leadership, field personnel, and clientele.
High school diploma or equivalent. Additional education and training preferred,
Experience working in Human Services with the homeless, individuals living in poverty
Ability to diffuse crisis situations both within team settings and independently
Ability to document program events and carry out scheduled or spontaneous tasks
Capable of applying all training and skill building information
Good speaking, hearing and vision ability, and excellent manual dexterity
Lifting, pulling, and pushing of materials up to 25 pounds
May require bending, squatting, walking.
May require standing for extended
Specific vision abilities by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to focus.

Responsibilities

Will make the call out for volunteers to cover shifts for Winter Shelter to be open and follow safe from harm policies.
Supervise guests in the program including coaching guests on program policies and rules as well as potential consequences for violation of program policies/rules.
Address immediate basic needs, orienting the guest to the warming center program.
Provide supplies to meet basic needs such as snack/meal, linens, containers for their belongings and hygiene supplies.
Provide conflict resolution, crisis intervention and support as needed.
Assist other community providers, social services, etc. in working with guests on their Individual Service needs. Promote activities to increase competence with activities of daily living and independent living skills.
Plan, conduct and monitor guest group meeting sessions and other activities.
Maintain statistical accountability. Provide clear and concise daily log entries. Maintain up to date daily log/census.
Complete shift specific tasks such as chore assignments, cleaning, laundry, intake sheets, etc.
Maintain communication shift-to-shift in staff journal.
Conduct basic intake information of each new guest
Demonstrate cultural competence as well as integrate understanding into daily responsibilities.
Other tasks as assigned by leadership