Direct Care (Dorchester)

Responsibilities:

· Ensure the safety of all clients

· Maintain accurate daily log entries and verbally communicate major events to relief staff when finishing a shift consistent with log entries

· Actively and regularly communicate with Case Manager about relevant events in the shelter, including but not limited to, disagreements between clients, warnings, parenting issues and/or attendance issues

· Provide supervision of the shelter location and never leave the shelter unattended under any circumstance

· Keep the house telephone and keys on person at all times

· Coordinate monthly donation log

· Maintain pest control log

· Conduct weekly room checks

· Complete all required documentation in a timely manner

· Attend staff meetings

· Ensure that all Program policies and procedures are consistently followed

· Ensure proper maintenance and cleanliness of the Shelter at all times

· Ensure that sidewalks, porches, stairs, and doorways are clear of all debris, snow, ice, and other objects to allow proper access to and egress from the building

· Protect the integrity and confidentiality of the Clients and the Program at all times

· To be present and punctual for all assigned shifts

· Accurately complete timely incident reports and notify the Program Director in the event of emergencies

· Utilize the chain of command during emergencies, including dialing 911 if necessary

· Initiate shelter lockdown and/or evacuate building during emergency situations per Program policy and procedure

· Check in all visitors by having them sign the visitor sign-in sheet and make a photocopy of all visitor identification cards

· Filing and light office work

· Answer phones and greet visitors

· Complete hourly house checks to ensure the safety of the clients and the cleanliness of the Program

· Abide by all MHSA policies regarding boundaries, strict confidentiality and ethical standards at all times

· Attend in-service and outside training and instruction as directed by the Program Director

· Various other responsibilities, as assigned by the Program Director from time to time and/or as needed to ensure proper functioning of the Program

Qualifications:

· High School Diploma or GED.

· Ability to work as part of a team

· Ability to manage multiple tasks while working with a diverse population

· CPR/AED and First Aid Certification (MHSA will provide training opportunity)

· Valid identification

· Demonstrated reliable attendance and punctual reporting for work

· Basic computer skills

· Effective verbal and written communication skills

· Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred

Available shifts: Saturday and Sunday. 8am-4pm, 4pm-12am, and 12am-8am.

Saturday and Sunday. 7am-3pm, 3pm-11pm, and 11pm-7am.

Benefits are offered for full time employees.

MHSA is an equal opportunity employer.'
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Work Remotely

• No

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $17.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person