Housing Support Technician

4 months ago


Louisville, United States Volunteers of America Mid-States Full time

POSITION TITLE: Housing Support Technician

LOCATION: Louisville, KY (Unity House)

STATUS: Full Time, Hourly, Non-Exempt

PROGRAM: Louisville Family Housing Services

REPORTS TO: Housing Support Technician Supervisor

INTRODUCTION:

Volunteers of America Mid-States (VOA) is a non-profit organization spanning four states that creates positive change in the lives of individuals and communities through a ministry of service. We provide housing for families, veterans, and low-income seniors.  We provide care and support for individuals with developmental disabilities, healing accountability that brings people together with restorative justice, and free HIV testing and education.  When Volunteers of America was founded in 1896, "volunteer" referred to anyone who served others as a vocation through a commitment to a mission. Today, we are still staffed by paid, mission-driven professionals working to create positive change and build thriving communities.  Flexibility, teamwork, and fun are some of the reasons our employees are proud to work at VOA  We offer a comprehensive benefits package to employees who meet eligibility requirements.

BENEFITS:

Volunteers of America Mid-States, offers a rich and robust benefits package the supports a healthy work life balance, which include the following:

Health and Wellness
  Employee Assistance Plans (EAP)
  Health and Wellness Program
  Medical Coverage
  Dental Coverage
  Vision Coverage
  Flexible Spending Account
  Health Spending Account
  Short Term Disability
  MetLife Legal Plans

Financial Wellbeing
  Competitive Compensation Packages
  Life Insurance (company paid)
  403b retirement plan with company fund matching
  Employee discounts 
  *Loan forgiveness options through federal programs 
   (National Health Corp & Public Service Loan Forgiveness) 
  *All company paid benefits and paid time off effective day one

Work Culture
  Commitment Committee
  Justice Committee
  Integrity Committee
  Compassion Committee
  DE&I Committee
  Retention Committee
  

Training & Development
   VOA LEAD Program- Leadership Development Program
   VOA University - Staff Development
   VOA Academy - Clinical Training and Development

JOB SUMMARY AND QUALIFICATIONS:
The HST is responsible for monitoring the functional operations of the homeless residential programs (FES and TH) and facility. The HST’s primary responsibility is safety and security of programs and clients. The HST position also assists with programming for clients as needed.

WHAT YOU SHOULD HAVE FOR THIS ROLE:
The position requires a minimum of a high school diploma or GED.  Two years post-secondary education preferred.  Prior experience in residential homeless (or equivalent) program preferred.  Knowledge/Experience working with individuals in crisis/low-income preferred.   Proficient oral/written /computer skills required.  Valid driver’s license and good driving record preferred but not required.     Must have ability to be CPR/First Aid certified, upon 30 days of employment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Maintain operational control of the facility in the absence of senior staff (including assisting with coverage on Holidays as assigned).
Oversee operations at the front desk including answering the phone, providing referrals, monitoring the cameras, completing telephone intakes, assisting with client requests, monitoring front door, client medication, crisis intervention, etc.
Ensure client’s compliance with Volunteers of America policies and house rules.
Maintain chronological written records of events that occur during the shift.
Maintain client sign-in/sign-out log.
Assist with conducting Drug Screenings as assigned.
Assist with completing initial intake paperwork with new families.
Check chores daily and assist with oversight of supplies needed for chores including supplies needed in all restrooms (soap, toilet paper, etc).
Ensure that the facility is prepared for tours.
Assist in directing volunteer efforts and training volunteers as assigned including working with special groups. This includes providing direct oversight for volunteers while on site as assigned.
Conduct hourly walk-throughs of the facility and its grounds (including checks of all resident rooms twice daily).
Monitor clients in the facility and accurately document events/behaviors of the clients.
Complete training as assigned.
Participate in HST team meetings and staff meetings as scheduled.
Monitor all mealtimes. 
Provide transportation as assigned.
Monitor playroom/Children’s Learning Lab daily (as assigned).
Monitor security systems and assist with drills/inspections as assigned.  
Assist with facilitation of educational and recreational groups/community meetings weekly as assigned.
Observe and report maintenance needs and safety hazards.   
All other duties as assigned


We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.



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