Part Time Warming Center Assistants

The Salvation Army • Cortland, NY

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Seeking Part Time Warming Center Assistants to join our Cortland Corps. Our Part Time opportunities offer: Generous time off every year including 14 paid holidays, vacation time and sick time. Employer funded Pension Plan (company contributions begin after 1 year of continuous employment). Tax Deferred Annuity (403B). Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans including Short Term Disability, AFLAC, and Voluntary Term Life. Christmas Bonus. SCOPE AND PURPOSE OF POSITION: To provide needed supervision and monitoring of warming center guests and program. The center will operate during cold winter months 7 days per week. Responsible for the general management of the program. Warming Center assistants ensures 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.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to achieve and maintain CPR Certification.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Additional education and training preferred.
• One – Two years of experience working in Human Services with the homeless, individuals living in poverty or experiencing SUD or mental health conditions.

Responsibilities

• 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, container 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.
• Answer telephone and respond to inquiries.
• Provide resources and referrals.
• Conduct regular (at least once/a night) facility safety checks, including sleeping/resting areas.
• Communicate any needs (maintenance or repairs) in the communication journal.
• Any immediate safety concerns will be addressed immediately.
• Monitor fire/security/ alarm system.
• Commit to work schedule at least two weeks in advance, based on program operations, there may be on-call duties as well as regular scheduled hours.
• Attend mandatory staff meetings and required training sessions.
• Conduct basic intake information of each new guest.
• Demonstrate cultural competence as well as integrate understanding into daily responsibilities.

Benefits

• Generous time off every year including 14 paid holidays, vacation time and sick time
• Employer funded Pension Plan (company contributions begin after 1 year of continuous employment)
• Tax Deferred Annuity (403B)
• Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans including Short Term Disability, AFLAC, and Voluntary Term Life
• Christmas Bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED