Shelter Support Staff - SoDo

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• Location: SoDo (1039 6th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98134)
• Schedule: Friday-Tuesday, 2:00pm-10:30pm
• Pay: $25.05/hour
• Status: Regular Full Time/Non-Exempt
• Applicants must be available for in-person interviews in Seattle, WA.

• Respond to crisis and inquiry telephone calls by providing support, information, and referrals to other appropriate social service
• Provide assistance to residents to ensure a safe environment, to include compliance with rules and
• Conduct periodic walking inspections of all areas of the facility, for the purpose of identifying and initiating appropriate action (correction, reporting, ) of hazards, inappropriate behavior, needed repairs or other notable condition.
• Respond to emergency situations that may arise, making independent decisions within policy guidelines, as
• Provide crisis intervention and institute security procedures should a critical or threatening situation Provide timely and appropriate notification to police, fire, emergency medical and supervisory authorities.
• Conduct client intakes and departure processes, as required by department policy.
• Provide orientation, support, and supervision to
• Assist with the orientation and training of new staff, volunteers, and
• Work cooperatively with other Salvation Army staff and
• Represent Salvation Army programs to other community agencies and representatives in a respectful and positive
• Participate in staff
• Maintain case records and required forms and reports in prescribed
• Comply with Salvation Army procedural requirements, including those set forth in the Policy & Procedure Manual and Employee Handbook.
• Prepare water, coffee, snacks for guests, when
• General cleaning (including mopping, sweeping, wipe down) of facility bathrooms, sleeping area, and common areas as assigned.
• Work with Janitorial staff as assigned.
• Perform other duties as requested.

• HS Diploma or GED
• Minimum of 6 months experience in public contact/customer service
• Experience in social service shelter / residential preferred
• WA Driver’s License preferred

A generous benefits package is included with full-time positions: paid holidays, vacation time, sick time, and medical, vision, and dental insurance.

Low bi-weekly premiums for employee-only coverage, Kaiser HMO for those residing in a Kaiser service area, Anthem EPO/PPO is available for those residing outside a Kaiser service area. Voluntary +1 and +family coverage at additional cost. Delta Dental DHMO and DPPO dental insurance are offered.

An employer-paid life insurance policy covers employees. Voluntary supplemental life, short-term and long-term disability plans are available.

Employer-funded Money Purchase Pension Plan (Defined Contribution Plan) 50% vested at five years eligible service time. Plus, an employee-funded voluntary 403(b) option.

40 hours of Paid Leave for qualifying events.

12 days of Sick Leave annually accruing from day one, eligible for use after three months’ service time.

• Two weeks annually, accruing from day one, for non-exempt positions.
• Four weeks annually, accruing from day one, for exempt positions.
• Accrued vacation is eligible for use after six months’ service time.

13 designated holidays + 1 floating holiday per year

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The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.