Resident Support (Days 8 am-4 pm) at Friends of Switchpoint Inc

Saint George, Utah, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Aug, 26

Salary

16.0

Posted On

19 May, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Crisis Intervention, Client Assessment, Safety Planning, Customer Service, Conflict Resolution, Case Management Coordination, Facility Monitoring, Confidentiality, Professional Boundaries, Basic Housekeeping, Medication Oversight, Administrative Documentation

Industry

Civic and Social Organizations

Description

Description Shelter Resident Support Day Shift - (8 am - 4 pm) Part-Time Position $16/hour ORGANIZATION: Friends of Switchpoint is a non-profit organization that has been serving individuals, families, and veterans in Utah who are experiencing poverty and homelessness since 2014. OUR MISSION To empower those in need by addressing the underlying cause of poverty, providing a comprehensive plan, and supporting their journey to self-sufficiency. OUR VISION Every individual embodies their worth and value with self-esteem, hope and abilities restored, thriving in affordable housing. CULTURE VALUES: Kindness – Remember Kindness is Contagious! Connection – It’s why we’re here and what gives purpose & meaning to life! Kinship – We want you and those we serve to feel a sense of Belonging. Self-Worth – Treat people the way they can become w/True Value & Worth! Self-Reliance – Learn your role and take initiative!! We want “Fishermen”! GUIDING PRINCIPLES: Golden Rule: To treat all people as we ourselves would wish to be treated. Positive Influence: To judge our effectiveness by the extent to which individual lives are saved & improved by the positive experience of the people we influence. Leadership: To lead by example, developing, promoting, and sharing new ideas and programs to help those experiencing homelessness. Authenticity: To do what we say we do. Transparency: To be open and honest in our relationships. OUR MOTTO: It Takes All of Us to end homelessness. PURPOSE: The Switchpoint Resident Support Staff will be reliable and energetic individual with a passion for serving individuals, families and veterans who are experiencing homelessness. General responsibilities include the day-to-day management of clients including but not limited to conduct interview assessments for clients seeking services and complete new client admissions according to policy, document notable client interactions with staff volunteers and other clients, supervision of the chore schedule and room checks, oversee prescription and over-the-counter medications to clients according to policy, telephone screenings, greeting and supervision of volunteers, supervise meal preparation and clean-up, provide crisis intervention, safety planning and rescue information to clients and callers, maintain appropriate professional boundaries with program residents, reinforce community living guidelines with residents, distribute personal care items to clients per protocol, perform program exit procedures with clients, ensure safety and security of the program and residents including perimeter checks, maintain program and client confidentiality, including former clients, light housekeeping and maintenance duties, answer and document all telephone calls and activities per policies, review communication log book and calls at the beginning of each shift, and immediately report suspected neglect/abuse to Executive Director. Requirements Responsibilities: Understand and implement Switchpoint’s mission and values and adhere to all policies and procedures Provide exceptional customer service to all guests of the facility Keep a daily log of all occurrences within the facility for each shift Make notes of any special requirements and needs that residents may have (special diets, ADA accommodations, etc.) And coordinate with management to facilitate those needs. Update maintenance log with maintenance requests Arrange transportation for residents in shuttle vans Actively listen to the needs of the residents and act to meet those needs appropriately. Report any resident concerns to case management and management. Simple cleaning (public bathrooms, sweeping, mopping, etc.) Assist with convenience store transactions Monitor cameras and log activity Complete perimeter checks around the building and walk-throughs in the building to ensure the safety and security of residents. Log and document any concerns. Handle security issues/complaints by involving either non-emergency dispatch or 911 for emergency services Other duties as assigned. Part-Time Employee Benefits: 401k EAP (Employee Assistance Program) VASA Gym discount IM4 Health - Section 125 Group Hospital Fixed-Indemnity Plan Compensation: Starting wage: $16/hour Part-Time Position We are an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veterans’ status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We value a diverse workforce. "Employment may be contingent upon the successful completion of a background check in accordance with applicable laws and regulations and dependent on the position you are applying at Switchpoint."

Responsibilities

Manage day-to-day shelter operations including client admissions, assessments, and the supervision of residents and volunteers. Ensure the safety and security of the facility through perimeter checks, monitoring cameras, and providing crisis intervention.