Transitional Emergency Shelter Guest Host Job Klamath Falls area,Oregon USA,Social Work

Position: Transitional Emergency Shelter Guest Host (1)

Description

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POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION:
TRANSITIONAL EMERGENCY SHELTER

GUEST HOST

RESPONSIBLE TO: Transitional Emergency Shelter Manager

SALARY: Step Range: 8 ($35,942) - 27 ($63,024);
Full Benefits

CLASSIFICATION: Non-Management, Full-Time, Regular

LOCATION: Klamath Tribal Health & Family Services

310 S 5th Ave

Klamath Falls, Oregon

BACKGROUND: P.L. 101-630

POSITION OBJECTIVES

The Transitional Emergency Shelter Guest Host works as a member of the TES team to provide direct support to individuals that are temporarily housed in KTH&FS Transitional Emergency Shelter. A TES Guest Host helps to ensure that the TES is a safe, sanitary and welcoming environment.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Support behavioral health treatment, recovery support, and prevention and promotion efforts; actively work to promote alcohol & drug free lifestyles, mental health promotion, and stigma reduction.

Perform duties to maintain a clean and safe environment at all times.

Perform regular perimeter and fire checks of the property following the guidelines established by the TES supervisor.

Connect participants with recovery-based support to the degree of engagement the client needs include appropriate self-help support, cultural events and activities, educational opportunities, and other resources that promote personal growth.

Work collaboratively with TES team to provide care for participants who demonstrate low engagement in the case management program.

Serve as a supportive resource for participants inquiring or seeking behavioral health or substance abuse treatment.

Serve meals for participants and maintain a clean dining environment and community center.

Maintain documentation and appropriate logs as directed by the TES Supervisor.

Be flexible in scheduling, with the ability to work irregular hours—including evenings, overnights, and alternate shifts—as assigned. Remain available to cover shifts on an on-call basis when needed.

Like all employees of the Klamath Tribes, the incumbent will be called upon to accomplish other tasks that may not be directly related to this position, but are integral to the Klamath Tribes’ broader functions, including but not limited to, assisting during Tribal sponsored cultural, traditional, or community events that enable the successful operation of programs and practices of The Klamath Tribes as aligned with The Klamath Tribes’ Mission Statement.

Some of these tasks may be scheduled outside of regular work hours, if necessary.

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS

The TES Guest Host work is performed under the general direction of the TES Supervisor. This position requires consistent, sound judgment and the ability to work independently with minimum direct supervision. The TES Guest Host will work within the context of position description and program policies and procedures.

The supervisor outlines the overall program objectives and priorities, time limit, and resources available. The employee handles routine problems and completes work using own initiative. Exercise professional knowledge and judgment in interpreting guidelines and applicability. Work is reviewed from an overall standpoint in terms of meeting objectives, effectiveness, and compliance with laws, regulations, policies and procedures.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

The ability to maintain strict confidentiality of all records and adhere to the standards for all health record-keeping, HIPAA and Privacy Act requirements.

Must have knowledge of and ability to work cooperatively with people living in culturally, socially and economically disadvantaged communities. Emphasis will be given for positive experience in working with the cultural, economic and social aspects of Native American service populations.

Must have a general knowledge of community service/social services, and their respective roles.

Must have the ability to learn the standards for behavioral health recordkeeping and HIPAA requirements and be able to complete required documentation and required written follow-up.

The knowledge of or ability to learn substance abuse symptoms, mental and emotional illness symptoms, and interventions.

The knowledge of symptoms, prevention,…