Shelter Support Staff
Mankato, MN 
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Posted 20 days ago
Job Description

Overview

This is a daytime support position to the Shelter Supervisor/Case Manager and guests of the Day Shelter Program. This position assists with shelter client intakes, meals, and record keeping, and shelter operation details. This position is part-time with expected pay of $15 per hour up to 16 hours a week.

700 S Riverfront Dr., Mankato, MN 56001

Responsibilities

This job description is not all inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential duties of the position. Other duties, responsibilities and tasks may be assigned by the Business Administrator/Corps Officer.

  • Maintain positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that fosters good relationships with co-workers. This would include, but is not limited to such actions: work as a team with co-workers for better store efficiency, resolution of conflicts in a professional manner; courteous treatment of staff, visitors and clients; respect of others' property and person and professional and appropriate communication to and about co-workers, and subordinates.
  • Support the mission of The Salvation Army by treating every client and colleague with individual respect and dignity, and without discrimination of any kind.
  • Engage community members (including but not limited to, customers, visitors, and clients) in a way that brings them to the Corps for programming, events, activities, and Pathway of Hope.

Support Staff:

  • Ensure the safety of shelter guests and ensure a secure environment during shelter hours.
  • Provide access to, and regularly interact with, guests. Report any area of concern to the Supervisor in a timely manner.
  • Maintain a supply of printed community resources to hand out, and other information.
  • Assist guests and Supervisor with intakes.
  • Assist with daily meals.
  • Assist with cleaning and stocking bathrooms, garbage and snow removal.
  • Develop and maintain a sufficient level of First Aid knowledge, study the manual on Blood-Borne Pathogens and know when to call 911.
  • Identify the issues of, and how to diffuse a potential crisis.
  • Enforce residential policies and procedures consistently and fairly to all shelter guests.
  • Keep informed on activities and communicate those to guests as directed.
  • Display a professional and courteous attitude.
  • Support other staff as needed to accomplish overall operations of the facility.
  • Participate in, and satisfactorily complete, training programs required of the assigned position to enhance the ability to perform this job.
  • And all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • High School diploma or GED required.
  • Experience in working with homeless low-income persons with disabilities preferred.
  • Understanding of the delivery of Social Services and eligible benefits.
  • Ability to work well with clients of diverse cultural and socioeconomic groups; respects confidentiality; able to work within ethical and legal parameters of social services.
  • Willing to work in an environment with a flexible schedule and in a team environment.
  • Computer literate including proficiency in the use of Windows and Microsoft Word, Excel, and database programs.
  • Possess an aptitude in both written and oral communication.
  • Must be trustworthy, especially in confidential matters, be organized and efficient and be able to problem solve.
  • Possess a working knowledge of local community assistance resources preferred.
  • Willingness to support the philosophy, goals, objectives, and mission of The Salvation Army.
  • Must pass The Salvation Army background check.
  • It must be understood by the incumbent that the provisions of Safe From Harm will apply upon commencement of employment and also understood that the required Safe From Harm training be satisfactorily completed with the first thirty (30) of employment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. The Salvation Army is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified job applicants, job candidates, and employees with disabilities to ensure they enjoy equal access to all employment opportunities and benefits of employment as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act. EEO is the Law.

 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Part Time
Required Education
High School or Equivalent
Required Experience
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