What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part-Time Shelter Monitor position at Peru PADS?
The hours for this shift are from 5:00 pm until 11:00 pm, Friday, Saturday & Sunday.
The role will involve working as a proactive team member, with the volunteers, and clients, to ensure the overall safety and effectiveness of the shelter program. This position includes the following areas of responsibility:
1.) Utilizing strong communication skills, including effective listening, to guide and assist volunteers and to collect follow-up information from shelter guests.
2.) Complying with implemented agency procedures, such as shelter rules, confidentiality, and making appropriate decisions.
3.) Being empathetic towards our clients and their needs.
4.) Proficiency with typing, navigating a computer, and Microsoft Word and Excel.
5.) Following through with ensuring smooth shelter operations, including helping to fulfill volunteer responsibilities as needed, assisting with the check-in process for returning clients, conducting walk through safety checks, supervising scheduled smoke breaks and serving lunch.
6.) Documenting client interactions throughout the shift as a means of being a contributing team member.
7.) Completing other assignments given by the Program Director.
Candidates with strong people skills are encouraged to apply. Illinois Valley PADS will provide the necessary training.
Qualifications
- Core skills: Intake, Communication skills
- Premium Skills: Supervising experience, Crisis intervention, Childcare, Security, Addiction counseling, Conflict management, Social work, Behavioral health, Behavior management, Case management
- Relevant Skills: First aid, Data entry, Filing, Data collection, Medication administration
- Computer skills, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Typing
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $16.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20 – 25 per week
Schedule:
- Evening shift
- Every weekend
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16