What are the responsibilities and job description for the Support Staff position at St. John's Ministries?
St. John’s Ministries is looking for individuals to join our shelter staff for the upcoming season, which runs November 1-April 30. These positions offer anyone interested in pursuing a career in social work, psychology or criminal justice a great opportunity to gain experience working with individuals struggling with mental health and addiction issues. They also offer anyone with a passion to serve others an opportunity to engage with and make a meaningful impact on community members in need of support. Training will be provided.
Our Support Staff are a vital component of our ability to provide a warm, welcoming environment for our shelter guests.
Shifts available at both (Men/Women's) shelters. Shifts for this position are 4-10pm and 5am-9am seven days a week. Minimum of one shift per week.
The essential functions of support staff include:
- Assisting security staff with guest check in. Signing guests in and assigning bunks and nightly chores.
- Staffing our med room. Checking in guest medications, allowing guests access to them throughout the evening and morning and accurately logging what medications they are taking.
- Overseeing completion of guest chores.
- Communicating guest issues to the Shift Lead.
- Engaging and building rapport with shelter guests
- Filling donation requests, doing laundry and completing other tasks as needed.
Necessary Skills
- Experience working with low-income individuals, mental health and substance abuse issues preferred, but not required
- A strong desire to serve others in the community
- A positive attitude
- A calm demeanor when dealing with challenging personalities
- Responsibility to present for your assigned shifts, or to find coverage if you cannot
- Ability to work well as a member of a team
- Ability to juggle multiple responsibilities
- Initiative to address issues that may arise
Salary : $15
