Shifts Available: Saturday 9am-9pm, Sunday 9am-9pm

Qualifications:

Must support and model to residents and staff members, the guiding principles of the St. Vincent de Paul (SVDP) and Birkenfeld-Stella Maris House Mission and Vision.

Incumbent must have a personal self-care routine that will contribute to a professional and healthy work culture; supporting compassion, accountability, open communication and respect. Must have the ability to cope well with stress and not “buy into” the crises of residents and to see crises as a therapeutic opportunity to assist residents in creating change for themselves and their families.

Have the ability to communicate well; both orally and in writing and to document information clearly.

Incumbent must sign an oath of permanent confidentiality covering all patient-related information.

Responsibilities:

• Oversees the daily completion of client household chores.
• Maintains a clean and orderly shelter at all times.
• Ensures that no unregistered guests are on the shelter premises.
• Ensures beds are clean and prepped for incoming clients in a timely manner; on the same day or night of client's exit. Ensures all rooms are fully stocked.

• Reports any concerns or problems that occurred while on duty to the Shelter Manager.
• Makes appropriate contacts in the case of emergency or critical incident and completes written Incident Report. Is calm during crisis.
• Models respect and compassion to all clients and utilizes motivational interviewing and harm reduction principles and techniques to minimize resistance and encourage client change.
• Alerts Shelter Manager immediately and facilitates quick-dip urinalysis testing when clients appear to be under the influence of mood/mind altering chemicals while on the premises.
• Documents activities in Daily Log each shift including time signing in, events, tasks and any information that would be helpful to the Shelter Manager and Case Manager.
• Tracks supplies in house including food, cleaning supplies, paper products, etc. and updates Shelter Manager on needed items.
• Completes daily room checks to ensure room cleanliness, holds clients accountable if their room is not clean.
• Holds clients accountable for following house rules and maintains order in the home.
• Maintain appropriate boundaries with clients inside and outside of the shelter; including after a client exits the shelter.