Job Description

Hours: Evenings, weekends or overnights. Day babysitter.

Location: 1100 East Adams, Springfield IL 62703

Job Description: Supervise residents in the Transitional and Emergency Shelter and assist with all activities, including resident intakes, bed checks, evening meal preparation, laundry, ensure security and confidentiality.

Responsibilities: The essential functions include, but are not limited to:

Maintain a safe, supportive environment within the shelter and surrounding facility.
Monitor facility to maintain safety of clients and the shelter space.
Assist our clients with shelter routines.
Support clients in understanding and abiding by all shelter procedures.
Help clients work through conflict with others living in the shelter.
Keep shelter clean, restock supplies, and complete shelter laundry.
Communicate observations and interactions with clients to Shelter case manager and shelter management through documentation in our daily log.
Set-up meals, that abide by all food safety guidelines.
Intervene in client crises under the direction of shelter management.
Complete documentation for meal donations, and as needed, for client reporting.
Assist with the maintenance, organization & cleaning of our facility.
Treat clients in a culturally sensitive manner.
Adhere to organization policy, procedures and professional code of ethics.
Complete all duties as assigned and additional duties as required.
Participate in program, department and organization meetings and relevant trainings as required, as well as inter-organizational groups that provide assistance and advocacy to homeless women.

Requirements: Experience in Social Services preferred but not mandatory. Must be 21+, High School Diploma. Valid Drivers License. Flexible, patient and a heart for working with people. Dependable transportation. Dependable childcare where applicable.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

Paid time off

License/Certification:

Driver's License (Preferred)
High School Diploma or Equivalent

Ability to Commute:

Springfield, IL 62703 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

Springfield, IL 62703: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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