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Form of workLOCATION: Tucson Hospitality House -1002 N. Main Ave
STATUS: PT – Friday and Saturday 11:00pm - 8:00am
MISSION STATEMENT: The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience working with homeless population
Able to maintain a non-judgement attitude and a professional approach working with clients
Ability to use HMIS software program
Computer literate in MS Office Software
Ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds and circumstances
Able to handle crisis/emergency situation or services for the homeless and to utilize crisis intervention, crowd management and conflict resolution skills
Certification in First Aide, CPR and AED required. If not current, certification must be obtained.
Ability to assess at risk participants and situations
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Successful background clearance
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Manage general operations of Intake area, and client needs staying in house, providing information and referrals, medication, access to luggage and items checked in
Position will work independently with minimal direct supervision during overnight hours. Because of this excellent documentation will be required.
Monitor and supervise clients, investigate, and report activity and incidents appropriately, or as needed to emergency responders, such as police, fire and/or ambulance personnel, according to
established guidelines
Maintain a visible presence at all times in the facility to deter criminal mischief
Provide accurate and through written communication in the (IR) Incident Report Logbook for management and other staff review
Gather statistical information from participant sign-up sheets, laundry, church and client registration and enter into HMIS, as well as other various services provided to clients during all stays
Complete HMIS Intake Assessment, V1-SPDAT packets on any clients arriving during the overnight shift
Answer incoming telephone calls
Conduct breath analysis testing on all clients entering shelter and any suspected to be intoxicated, using a Breathalyzer devise, determining eligibility to receive housing based on the results of BAC level
Manage exit of clients in the morning, using proper sign out procedures, to include baggage check out, cell phones, medication, weapons and any other items checked in upon arrival
Implement a minimum of 4 regular facility, dorm and restroom checks, including 1 exterior perimeter check documenting times and any activity, insuring doors, windows, gates are secure
Use proper radio procedures in conjunction with partnering staff on duty
Provide clients with requested forms, i.e., grievance, laundry, etc.
Provide hygiene items, i.e., shampoo, razors, body wash, towels, as needed
Review shelter rules and policies and procedures with clients as necessary or questions arise
Take necessary precautions with clients to prevent damage to the facility
Interact with other agencies providing guidance and direction for special circumstances of clients, arriving by police escort, or released from the hospital
Maintain safety and security of clients and staff, monitoring front doors, allowing access only to authorized persons
Enforce all house rules, regulations, and policies
Ensure blanket distribution box stays supplied at the outside front door after hours
Contact Program Manager when there is an emergency, following the chain of command contact list in mangers absence
Attend all staff meetings and relevant training seminars as directed
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests as long as the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, stand, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and reach with hands and arms on a continuous basis. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 35 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Must have the ability to operate telephone, a desktop or laptop computer, as well as the ability to access and produce information from a computer, and to understand written information.
Job Type: Part-time
Schedule:
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
