What are the responsibilities and job description for the Temporary Full Time/On Call Shelter Advocate position at Cultivate Initiatives?
Shelter Advocate
About Cultivate Initiatives:
We are a group of people who work alongside those on the margins to empower individuals and communities through an inclusive range of initiatives and support. We build communities from the inside out through community engagement and action, workforce development, community healthcare services, and alternative housing.
This position will be temporarily full time from February 17 through the middle to end of March. After that time it will be variable hours as needed.
Accountability:
Accountable to the Menlo Park Program Manager
Works Directly With:
Menlo Park staff and villagers
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Completes required trainings within 30 days of hire (CPR, Blood borne pathogens, food handlers, etc.)
- Builds trust and respect with Villagers and staff through consistent honesty and professionalism in all interactions.
- Assists Villagers with making appointments when needed.
- Performs rounds of facility regularly during shift.
- Monitoring the client's behavior, schedule, and activities.
- Responsible for clearly communicating breaks and lunches with team on shift.
- Maintains assigned station during scheduled rotation as directed or as needed.
- Helps keep Village clean and organized, as needed.
- Responsible for cleaning up biohazards using appropriate personal protective equipment.
- Builds and maintains neighbor/community satisfaction with the services offered.
- Maintains composure in highly stressful or adverse situations.
- Conducts self within appropriate expected professional boundaries and policies.
- Maintains confidentiality of Villagers.
- Attends all assigned trainings and meetings unless otherwise approved.
- May participate in special projects and activities.
- Performs other duties as requested by supervisor.
- Represent Cultivate Initiatives to various stakeholders and community partners.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Being physically present at the SRV for the duration of given shift.
- Ability to reliably show up on time and stay for duration of shift.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous shelter or peer support experience.
- HMIS data entry experience
- Valid Driver’s License
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to sit, stand or walk for prolonged periods, and ability to stoop and kneel occasionally.
- Ability to speak and hear to use telephone
- Ability to effectively use computer, lift paper and files
- Ability to push, pull reach for and lift articles up to 30 pounds.
Salary : $21
