Site Assistant - ARCHES - Family Day Center
hace 12 días
Salem
Job Description This position provides direct housing and sheltering support to families at the ARCHES Project sites in Polk and Marion counties. Responsibilities include supporting daily operations including cleaning and laundry services, clerical duties, data collection & entry, assisting clients with navigation to resources, and other special projects as needed. Multiple positions available. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE • High School Diploma or GED., • Two years of relevant social services experience, including work with children, youth or families required., • Knowledge of/or experience with the principles of trauma-informed care, trauma awareness, working with unsheltered or vulnerable populations, as well as best practices in homeless service delivery is preferred., • Driver qualifications are required for this position. Valid driver license, insured vehicle available for use on the job, and a satisfactory drive record for the previous three years are required., • Basic Life Support/First Aid Certification is required within first 30 days of hire., • Food Handler's Card or ability to obtain within 30 days., • Candidate must pass pre-employment and random drug screenings., • Knowledge of/or experience working with the homeless, vulnerable, or at-risk populations is preferred., • Basic proficiencies in computers, MS Office products, database software, and web tools., • Effective interpersonal communication skills, in both written and oral form., • Must demonstrate excellent planning, organization, and time management skills., • Provides program support such as cleaning, site upkeep, laundry, and supportive services., • Provides client engagement and assistance, including answering the telephone, and monitoring client and facility safety., • Facilitates access to guest onsite services., • Employs de-escalation techniques and makes quick decisions in response to guest or client incidents., • Provides supportive services for the programs offered through the ARCHES Project., • Assists with program operations including data entry for clients, follow-up with clients, assisting clients with navigation to resources and other special projects as needed., • Attends and engages in required annual trainings., • Performs cleaning, janitorial, and laundry tasks in support of day-to-day facility operations., • Supports nutrition staff as needed by completing various kitchen tasks, including cooking meals., • Participates in Community Outreach to local organizations, camps, and groups as directed by supervisor., • Maintains appropriate boundaries with clients and coworkers at all times. There are no supervisory duties in this position. PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Frequently required to hear and speak., • Regularly lift and/or move 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds., • Manual dexterity for handling personal items, food, clothing, sacks, carts and use of computers and written in-take processing, • Incidental driving tasks may be requested for employees with a personal vehicle and proof of current auto insurance., • Maintains calm disposition when clients or others may become escalated, applying crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques for all participants., • Regulates emotions during interactions with escalated clients and staff., • Regulates emotions and handles pressure of frequent demands for attention, time and work tasks as outlined by a supervisor., • Indoor and outdoor work environments with frequent interruptions, demands, and noise., • Close quarters, often with a public client population experiencing homelessness, substance use disorders, and/or severe and persistent mental illness, and/or unpredictable behavior., • Exposure to trash and potential biohazards., • This position requires on-site work and is not eligible for remote work., • Shift options may vary between early morning, evening, and nights. MWVCAA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, age, veterans, and people with disabilities or any other protected category. We welcome all people to join us in achieving our Mission. If you require any assistance in the application process, or reasonable accommodations to perform the essential duties of the position, please notify a member of our team at (503) 585-6232. *MWVCAA is a Second Chance Employer supporting individuals with criminal records with a fair and equal opportunity at employment. A background check will be conducted for this position. A criminal record will not automatically disqualify an individual from a job, unless there is a specific legal exclusion. MWVCAA will consider convictions as they relate to job duties and responsibilities and consider the length of time since the offense. **This is a partial list of essential duties and responsibilities. To review the full job description, download below. If you need ADA accommodations to apply for MWVCAA job openings, please contact Human Resources at or call 503-585-6232 to ask for a HR Team Member. Child Care Division Central Background Registration and pre-employment drug screening is required. Job Posted by ApplicantPro