What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Advocate, Single Adult Shelter - Part Time position at South Middlesex Opportunity Council?

Summary : Oversee shelter operations during working hours while maintaining a safe and secure environment.

Why Work for SMOC?

Paid Time Off : All full-time employees can accrue up to 3 weeks of vacation, and 2 weeks of sick time and are eligible for 12 paid holidays during their first year of employment.
Employer-paid Life Insurance & AD&D and Long-Term Disability for full-time employees.
Comprehensive Benefits Package including Medical Plans through Mass General Brigham with an HRA Employer cost-sharing program, Dental Plans with Orthodontic Coverage, and EyeMed Vision Insurance available to full-time employees.
403(B) Retirement Plan with a company match starting on day one for all full-time and part-time employees.
Additional voluntary benefits including; Term and Whole Life Insurance, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital indemnity, and Short-Term Disability.
Flexible Spending Accounts, Dependent Care Accounts, Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement and more.

Primary Responsibilities :

Be alert to shelter surroundings and be responsive to any issues that occur during each shift.

Maintain the safety of clients and staff during each shift.

Check with other staff and read log for information pertinent to previous shift.

Maintain appropriate logs and files for each shift.

Report problems and rule infraction to Program Director through written log. Report emergencies immediately to appropriate supervisor.

Attending regular staff meetings and participating in appropriate training.

Treat each guest with dignity and respect, maintain guest confidentiality and establish appropriate boundaries with clients.

Ensure rounds are done every 15 minutes.

Engage all clients by understanding and addressing their needs whether within or outside the scope of work.

Attend & participate in team meetings as requested and communicate effectively with clients and staff in other areas.

Maintain confidentiality of client, employee and agency information in accordance with federal and state laws and funder requirements.

Ensure compliance with program / department, agency and / or funder requirements, as well as SMOC policies & procedures.

Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Skill Requirements :

Minimum 2 years sobriety

CPR and First Aid Certified

Demonstrated sensitivity to the needs of low income.

Excellent interpersonal skills

Ability to respond in crisis situations.

Knowledge of substance abuse and mental illness preferred.

Basic computer skills to maintain training as assigned.

Organizational Relationship : Directly reports to Program Director.

Physical Requirement : Ability to lift 50lbs or more. Ability to ascend and descend stairs.

Working Conditions : As part of the responsibilities of this position, the Program Advocate will have direct or incidental contact with clients served by SMOC in various programs funded or administered through the Executive Office of Health and Human Services. A successful background check is required.

Remote Work Option : Remote work is permissible in some positions at SMOC depending on the key functions and responsibilities. The Program Advocate position is eligible to work from home 0% of the week in scheduling coordination with the department manager.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace

4pm-12am ; Friday, Saturday, Sunday

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