Shelter Worker​/Resident Assistant - Men's Shelter; Part-time

Job Title: Shelter Worker/Resident Assistant - Men's Shelter (Part-time 16 hrs/week)

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Organization: The Salvation Army

Location: Rochester, NY

Scope of Position:
Under the direct supervision of the Program Manager, the Resident Assistant will provide support to shelter residents and create a hospitable and safe environment in the shelter. This is a 16 hour/week position
- Saturday & Sunday 2:45 p.m - 11:15 p.m.

• Provide support to shelter residents.
• Monitor the activities of the residents within the shelter environment. Complete daily Shift Log checklist during your shift. Review and record Communication Log each shift.
• Conduct security wandering upon resident admission, as well as random wand checks.
• Monitor the physical facility by making rounds every half hour and conducting periodic inspections to ensure rooms are clean, facility is secure and that clients are abiding by house rules.
• Make referrals to alternative emergency shelter providers when Program beds are unavailable.
• Maintain basic record keeping responsibilities. This includes performing electronic intakes in the database and completing accurate time sheets in a timely manner.
• Check your individual work email daily.
• Attend and participate in monthly Staff meetings/Resident meetings.
• Attend relevant In‑Service training/conferences, as requested.
• Complete all mandatory training (in-person and online) in a timely manner.
• Clean linens, maintain cleanliness of facility (inside and perimeter).
• Other duties as assigned.

• Minimum of High School Diploma/GED will be reviewed. Associated Degree preferred.
• Crisis intervention, interpersonal and communication skills needed.
• Ability to work in a continually changing and challenging environment.
• Flexibility in personal work schedule. Must be available for relief hours as needed.
• Basic computer skills required for completion of intakes, time sheets, email, daily logs.

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