Shelter Attendant
4 months ago
Chillicothe, United States
Ross County Community Action Commission
Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSalary: $12.00
The Emergency Shelter Attendant will provide quality, respectful, courteous service to all guests in the shelter. An overview of responsibilities includes but not limited to, maintaining a safe, clean environment, supporting, and assisting guests, and documenting safety and/or security concerns.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Complete sign in documentation and other record keeping for the shelter guests is completed.
- Log all attendance records for HMIS and grant purposes.
- Assist in the preparation/coordination of the meals for guests.
- Assist in maintaining the safety and security of guests, and shelter property, and report concerns to supervisor on duty.
- Assist guests with accessing resources, such as clean laundry, linens, hygiene kits, etc.
- Ensure compliance with the emergency shelter procedure manual.
- Document incidents accurately, timely and notifying supervisor on-duty.
- Maintain the cleanliness of the shelter by performing tasks outlined on the daily checklists.
- Attend regularly scheduled meetings and trainings assigned by supervisor.
- Staying awake and attentive to shelter guests and operations all hours of the shift.
- Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Skills/Abilities:
- Excellent interpersonal skills and customer service skills
- Ability to work with diverse cultures and persons of varied socioeconomic backgrounds.
- Ability to prioritize tasks
- Ability to maintain calm demeanor in a fast-paced and at times stressful environment.
Education/Experience:
- High School Diploma or equivalent (preferred)
- One (1) yr. experience working with individuals experiencing homelessness. (preferred)
- CPR Certification, Crisis Intervention training, and Benefit Bank training (preferred).
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to lift up to 50lbs.
- Must be able to stand for 4-8 hours at a time.
- Passed pre-employment screenings.
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