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RED LAKE HOMELESS SHELTER
POSTING FOR HOMELESS ADVOCATE
HOMELESS ADVOCATE
Positions available: 3 on-call advocates
Work hours: Rotating 8 hour shifts, essential rule applies
Hourly wage: $8.00 per hour
Supervisor: Program Manager
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Answer the telephone and door, responding appropriately to all inquiries.
• Stay informed about what shelter beds are full or available. And who is currently staying at the shelter.
• Read daily log to keep updated on relevant information, make entries every shift of information pertinent to shelter operations.
• Make decisions regarding which applicant individuals and families to admit for shelter, according to RLHS policies.
• Complete intake procedures and orientation with new residents.
• Complete other forms as needed.
• Complete discharge papers with exiting residents, clean vacated bedrooms/bed areas, prepare beds for next residents.
• Work with residents to accomplish household activities.
• Complete household activities that are not resident responsibility: cooking, house laundry, cleaning staff bathroom and office, keeping storeroom and attic clean and neat.
• Provide information and referral services to residents and non-resident clients as they seek housing and resources for other needs.
• Understand and maintain resident/client confidentiality and data privacy standards.
• Serve as a mandated reporter of child or vulnerable adult maltreatment.
• Make resident and staff safety a priority in all decisions.
• Build positive informal relationships with residents, teaching functional life skills by example in the areas of home management, parenting, budgeting, etc.
• Participate in staff meetings, in-service training, and other relevant training.
• Refer non-standards situations to Program Manager for final decision.
• Understand emergency procedures and implement when needed.
• Never leave the shelter property without another staff person in attendance.
• Other functions of Homeless Shelter as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
• One year experience working with homeless people.
• Knowledge of and experience working with Native American people.
• Basic knowledge of available human services.
• Acceptable criminal background and social services background checks.
• Must have phone and reliable transportation.
To apply fill out application at the Human Resources Department at the Government Center
Opens: September 21, 2016 and closes when positions have been filled by qualified applicants.
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