Veteran Service Assistant

Location: Street

Veteran Service Assistant Salary Range: $18.66 - $23.33 Hourly Level: Entry Position Type:
Full Time

Job Shift: Day Education Level: High School

Travel Percentage :

Category:
Nonprofit
- Social Services Description This  position reports directly to the Veteran Service Coordinator or Lead Veterans Service Assistant if applicable. The Veterans Service Assistant assists in the daily implementation of basic residential services to support safety and security and a therapeutic community environment.

FLSA Classification:
Non-Exempt Responsibilities:

Assists in the delivery of basic services (such as shelter, food, hygiene, etc.) to veterans served at the facility

Ensures harmonious atmosphere at the facility by maintaining communication with clinical staff and maintaining a therapeutic community environment

Assists in the delivery/handling of client mail Assists clients with the move-in and move-out from the facility

Responsible for the preventing or de-escalating any verbal and physical altercations from the facility including submitting Incident Reports to the Veteran Service Coordinator or Lead Veterans Service Assistant concerning these events

Responsible for addressing client issues timely to ensure the non-interruption of services

Conveying needs to the Veteran Service Coordinator or Lead Veterans Service Assistant to maintain supply inventory of supplies and ensures proper storage

Assists with maintenance and upkeep of the facility and ensures readiness for inspections

Conducts toxicology testing of clients according to program policy to promote a sober environment

Responsible for implementation of all safety and emergency procedures

Assist the Veteran Service Coordinator in bed checks and inspections of rooms to ensure a clean, safe and hazardless environment

Conducts various administrative duties to include documentation of bed checks, inspections, incident reports, client logs, emergency procedure drills, etc.

Facilitate routine daily living activities for clients

Adheres to the site work order procedure

Provides daily shuttle van transportation to community agencies such as VA, DMV, Social Security, etc.

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Requirements:

Experience with programs, client population, similar populations, or other relevant experience preferred

Good communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work collaboratively with residential staff

Must promote client-centered philosophy and skilled in creating/maintaining a sober environment

Must be energetic, dedicated to mission and flexible

Basic computer literacy

Valid drivers license required. Must meet company insurance requirements and complete a provided driver training course.

ADDENDUM:
Additional Cleaning Duties
- Weekly Cleaning of residential units and administration building, as well as common areas in the adjoining building.

Responsibilities:

Cleaning of client rooms and all common areas (personal offices not included, unless staff present) on a weekly basis to include, but not limited to:

General dusting of the entire building common areas only

All desks, tabletops and countertops to be wiped down and sanitized

All floors to be vacuumed, mopped, and swept accordingly

Trash removal all cans, utilizing dumpster on site, replenish trash bags

To include staff offices, when staff is present

General cleaning in all bathrooms to include:

Toilets, floors, sinks, mirrors, replenish supplies

Cleaning of breakrooms to include sinks, countertops, tables, trash

Cleaning of windows (INSIDE ONLY) on a monthly/as needed basis

Cleaning of baseboards and vents on an as needed basis

Sweeping of entry steps and mop as needed

Additional cleaning, sanitizing as needed in relation to COVID-19.

Location:

In person
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