What are the responsibilities and job description for the Shelter Resident Support position at Switchpoint Community Resource Center?
Job Type
Part-time
Description
ORGANIZATION :
Friends of Switchpoint is a non-profit organization that has been serving individuals, families, and veterans in Utah who are experiencing poverty and homelessness since 2014.
OUR MISSION To empower those in need by addressing the underlying cause of poverty, providing a comprehensive plan, and supporting their journey to self-sufficiency.
OUR VISION Every individual embodies their worth and value with self-esteem, hope and abilities restored, thriving in affordable housing.
CULTURE VALUES :
- Kindness - Remember Kindness is Contagious!
- Connection - It's why we're here and what gives purpose & meaning to life!
- Kinship - We want you and those we serve to feel a sense of Belonging.
- Self-Worth - Treat people the way they can become w / True Value & Worth!
- Self-Reliance - Learn your role and take initiative!! We want "Fishermen"!
GUIDING PRINCIPLES :
OUR MOTTO : It Takes All of Us to end homelessness.
PURPOSE :
The Switchpoint Resident Support Staff will be reliable and energetic individual with a passion for serving individuals, families and veterans who are experiencing homelessness. General responsibilities include the day-to-day management of clients including but not limited to conduct interview assessments for clients seeking services and complete new client admissions according to policy, document notable client interactions with staff volunteers and other clients, supervision of the chore schedule and room checks, oversee prescription and over-the-counter medications to clients according to policy, telephone screenings, greeting and supervision of volunteers, supervise meal preparation and clean-up, provide crisis intervention, safety planning and rescue information to clients and callers, maintain appropriate professional boundaries with program residents, reinforce community living guidelines with residents, distribute personal care items to clients per protocol, perform program exit procedures with clients, ensure safety and security of the program and residents including perimeter checks, maintain program and client confidentiality, including former clients, light housekeeping and maintenance duties, answer and document all telephone calls and activities per policies, review communication log book and calls at the beginning of each shift, and immediately report suspected neglect / abuse to Executive Director.
Requirements
Please indicate on the job application question which shift you are interested in working.
Responsibilities :
Compensation :
Wage range : $16 - $18 / hr
Switchpoint offers a benefits package that includes medical / vision / dental, PTO, and 401k
We are an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veterans' status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We value a diverse workforce.
Salary Description
16 / hour
Salary : $16 - $18
