Guest Support Specialist - Men's Building Job Toledo area,Ohio USA,Healthcare

Job Details

Job Location:

Men's Shelter
- Toledo, OH 43604

Position Type:
Full Time Education Level: High School

Travel Percentage :
None

Job Shift: Day Job Category:
Nonprofit
- Social Services Job Description

Job Title:

Guest Support Specialist

Rev. Date:

11/09/21

Department:

Ready For Life (RFL)

Location:

ALL CSMM Locations

FLSA:

Hourly
- Non-exempt

Reports to:

Guest Services Manager

Responsibility:

Individual Contributor

Essential Functions:

Responsible for engaging and providing generous hospitality for all guests who are seeking services at Cherry Street Mission
Conduct admission and intake, screening tool, and provide referrals to Ready for Life Program, High Acuity Program, or any other applicable program and service tracks
Assist Community Resource Navigators and/or community partners in contacting difficult to reach Guests and ensuring streamline communication
Responsible for entering information and documentation into software in an accurate and timely manner
Responsible for answering incoming calls related to Guest Services and Programs
Monitor building safety and flow (entering/ exiting)
Conduct crisis intervention and debriefing when necessary, including but not limited to verbal de-escalation
Responsible for Guest Residential check-in process, if assigned to shelters
Encourage Guests in their personal goals and acknowledging milestones
Greet and provide direction to volunteer teams, donors, community service providers, etc.
Seek to advance the skill set needed by attending internal and external training opportunities and attending all mandatory staff meetings
Perform accurate risk assessment and implement harm reduction techniques (e.g., mindful of person and others safety, reporting security breaches)
Maintain professional, moral, and ethical boundaries (e.g., confidentiality, respect of differences, concise and honest documentation, etc.)
Responsible for upholding all standard operating procedures (SOPs); ability to read, understand, and adhere to all written policies and procedures
Responsible for incident reporting and responding to emergencies accordingly
Identify facility issues and submit proper and timely work requests
Provide Christ-centered guidance and model a life of wholeness by engaging with faith community, maintaining an active worship and prayer life, and leading with Christ-like behavior and conduct
Supports organization by upholding mission, vision, and values of Cherry Street Mission Ministries in behavior and speech
Responsible for working in collaboration with Residential Support Specialist to ensure building needs are met, if assigned to shelters

* Essential Functions may be revised upon management discretion

Qualifications

Education and Experience

High School Diploma or equivalent required
Experience in mental health field, shelter care, or similar preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Exhibits flexibility, open-mindedness, and positive adaption to change
Exhibits excellent customer service, hospitality, and professionalism
Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds (socio-economic, cultural, etc.)
Knowledgeable of community resources and displays ability to collaborate well with external agencies and partners
Apply problem solving skills that lead to barrier reduction
Model and teach healthy coping skills and other growth opportunities
Respects individuals rights with the ability to encourage and honor self-determination
Excellent written and verbal communication, including active listening skills
Displays patience, compassion, kindness, honesty, tact, and integrity
Responds positively to feedback with willingness to improve (coachable)
Honors dignity and worth of all people
Provide non-judgmental care for all

Licenses, Certificates, and Other Requirements

Driver's License Required
Mental Health First Aid Certified or completed within the first year of employment
Suicide Prevention Training or completed within the first year of employment
Trauma
- Informed Care Training or completed within the first year of employment
CSMM Discipleship Training

* As a condition of employment, each team member is required to agree to the Cherry Street Mission Ministries Statement of Faith.

Work Environment:

R Fumes
O Humidity
N Electrical Hazards
N Dust
N Mechanical Hazards
N Burn Hazards
N Loud Noise
R Biological Hazards
N Sharp objects
N Vibration
N Chemical Hazards
N Fall Hazards
N Confined Spaces
N Height Hazards
N Overhead Hazards

Equipment/Personal Protective Equipment Used

None

Physical Demands

F Stand
F Handle/Feel (using fingers)
O Grasp
F Walk
N Crouch/Kneel/Stoop/Crawl
N Climb
O Sit
F Talk
N Balance
F See/Detect
F Hear/Listen
O Bend
R Push/Pull
N Apply repetitive motion
O Reach

Lifting Requirements

Sedentary work
- Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria…