Shelter Attendant; Part-Time

Position Summary

Person in this position provides services to clients in the Domestic Violence Shelter.

• Complete documentation of services on provided forms in a timely manner.
• Provides client supervision in daily activities and general program operations.
• Provides crisis counseling and support to victims and children.
• Presents groups and activities designed to support children who have witnessed domestic violence.
• Conduct and coordinate children’s groups and activities.
• Oversees overall facility maintenance and meal preparation.
• All Child and Adult Food Care Program (CACFP) duties as required.
• CACFP duties to include: meal count & menus.
• Daily point of service record keeping including meal count worksheets, menus, infant feeding records & food temperature log.
• Provides input into the clients treatment needs and disposition.
• Assists other West Care staff as needed in a collaborative manner to promote cooperation and portray a professional image to the community.
• Embrace and embody the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision, and goals of West Care Foundation.

• Possess or be able to obtain Arizona Level 1 Fingerprint clearance card.
• Able to pass Arizona Central Registry background check.
• During tenure there may be new requirements, including vaccinations issued by local, state, federal, or funders that West Care must comply with.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree preferred.

• Minimum of 1 year experience working within a social service setting.
• Ability to work collaboratively with others in a pleasant and professional manner.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion.
• Ability to operate a computer and complete documents in Microsoft Word or learn to do so.
• Ability to respond as needed to crisis situations efficiently.
• Ability to complete work tasks within scheduled work hours.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Willing to seek out new work projects and contribute ideas and efforts to constant improvement of West Care services.

Work is performed primarily in a residential setting. Normal work hours are from a.m. to p.m. Regular attendance is required. Working overtime is required and essential at times.