What are the responsibilities and job description for the Resident Advocate (Floater Position: Full-time) position at The Barrett Foundation, Inc.?
The Barrett Foundation is seeking a full-time, Resident Advocate at the Barrett House Emergency Shelter for Women and Children.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
(Duties include but are not limited to the following)
- Promote and encourage safety and clear communication
- Provide exceptional customer service and be responsive to residents needs
- Review and record all pertinent information in the communication log throughout shift
- Label and store medications and provide residents access to their medications per the Medication Handling policy
- Enforce shelter rules as necessary.
- Provide crisis intervention when needed
- Make regular security checks of the facility
- Answer phone, log bed inquiries, provide excellent customer service to callers and provide referrals/resources as needed
- Conduct curfew checks, bed checks and chore checks as appropriate.
- Open and close the kitchen for meals as necessary
- Restock shelter supplies
- Provide resident transportation as needed
- Adhere to confidentiality policy for residents and their records
- Record Donations
- Attend staff meetings and trainings as scheduled
- Be aware of emergency procedures
- Complete Intakes and Discharges
Additional duties as assigned
REQUIRED SKILLS:
- Must have excellent computer skills with a proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel, effective written and oral communication skills
- Ability to relate to women and children experiencing homelessness
- First Aid and CPR Certifications
- Valid Driver’s License and ability to drive company vehicle
EDUCATION:
- High School Diploma
- Minimum of two years of related experience
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 403(b)
- 403(b) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Overnight shift
- Rotating shift
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17