Shelter Staff

Reports To: Executive Director

Work Schedule: Times and days will vary, but primary work hours would be overnight and weekends.

Training: 20-hr Crisis Counseling/Dynamics of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Training Offered by REACH of Macon County.

Work Location: Franklin, NC

Must Have a Valid Driver’s License

Work Description:

Provide direct client services including intakes, supportive counseling, accessing needs, information and referrals, goal setting, case management, and some transportation as needed

Responsibilities also include:

• Day-to-day operations of the shelter

• overseeing MANNA and USDA foods

• completing record-keeping/paperwork

• Maintaining confidential paperwork and client files and data entry

• Coordination with other staff and community agencies

• other duties as assigned

Skills:

•Friendly and patient personality
•Able to follow instructions
•Neat & Efficient
•Able to work independently
•Computer/phone skills a plus
•Human relations/social service skills a plus
•Supportive and understanding of philosophy and mission of REACH of Macon County.

The Mission of REACH of Macon County is to eradicate domestic violence and sexual assault in our community through prevention, intervention, and educational services.

1. empathize with others during counseling or related services

2. use teaching techniques

3. advise families with household problems

4. attend to or care for children

5. compile data related to social service programs

6. coordinate social service activities with resource providers

7. determine program eligibility

8. determine social service program status

9. manage detailed case records in a social work setting

10. motivate people

11. relate to clients' socioeconomic conditions

12. work with persons with mental disabilities or illnesses

13. maintain awareness of social trends

14. prepare reports

15. advise clients on financial matters

16. obtain financial information from individuals

17. advise clients or customers

18. communicate visually or verbally

19. fill out business or government forms

20. make presentations

21. obtain information from clients, customers, or patients

22. record client's personal data

23. use computers to enter, access or retrieve data

24. use interpersonal communication techniques

25. use interviewing procedures

26. teach correct eating habits

27. teach food or nutrition principles

28. explain rules, policies or regulations

29. use knowledge of food handling rules

30. provide information about facilities

31. demonstrate or explain assembly or use of equipment

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $18.00 - $18.50 per hour

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Franklin, NC 28734: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person