What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Aide I (Domestic Crisis Shelter, Sierra Vista) position at Catholic Community Services of Southern Arizona Inc?
Job Description
Job Description
Catholic Community Services of Southern Arizona, Inc . (CCS) is thriving! For 90 years, CCS has focused its mission to strengthen families, support communities, provide compassionate services, and deliver excellence. Providing Help. Creating Hope. Serving All.
We credit our continued success to our valuable employees! If you want to make a difference, help people, and serve your community, we want YOU to join our team! For more information visit our website at : www.ccs-soaz.org.
OVERVIEW
Provides support to staff and participants through answering the crisis line and screening potential participants for admissions. Maintains control over shelter food and supplies, assists with activities and groups, and provides transportation to participants. Position may from time to time be stressful and require a high demand of performance. May perform other duties as assigned.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Promotes the safety and confidentiality of participants and shelter
- Provides protection, food, and other basic needs with dignity and respect to program participants
- Prepares facility and participants for Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) meals
- Records CACFP meal counts, serves food according to guidelines, and ensures CACFP program compliance
- Utilizes the "Empowerment Model" of behavior
- Provides information regarding resources and referrals to community-based resources
- Monitors the crisis line and assists with participant intakes
- Collaborates and networks with other agencies in coordinating services
- Promotes the House of Hope Program through community awareness on domestic violence
- Accommodates flexible program scheduling; is open to change
- Provides feedback of participants' progress in meetings and shift notes
- Attends weekly staff meetings and required trainings
- Adheres to licensure regulations, contract compliances, and program requirements
- Maintains and stocks all program forms
- Assists with the completion of program reports
- May drive agency vehicle on company business
- May perform other duties as assigned
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Suitable work experience may be considered as transferable skills in order to meet minimum requirements of the position and will be considered by the Executive Director of Human Resources.
REGULATORY
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
The above statement reflects the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job.
We are an Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity Employer for all individuals. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.
