Job description

Women, Children & Family Transitional Shelter Monitor

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Evening Shelter Staff manages general operations and safety of the residents within the shelter. This position oversees the individuals residing in the home and orients new residents when they arrive. Also involves interacting with volunteers who may come to serve dinner or conduct workshops and presentations with the residents. Ability to communicate effectively with individuals of diverse backgrounds and who may suffer from chronic physical or mental health conditions

Requires ability to maintain composure and take charge when situations may arise between residents or when a resident is not following rules and procedures.

OTHER DUTIES MAY INCLUDE:

§ General custodial activities as needed. Residents are expected to keep their areas neat and tidy.

§ Conduct announced and random inspections periodically as determined by the House Case Manager. Document activities and incidents of residents as determined by Case Manager

§ Participate in group activities organized for residents

§ Computer experience a plus

WORK HOURS:

Part-Time (24-30 hours weekly) ***will require weekend work***

Shift hours are generally 5pm-12pm and may vary

WORK LOCATION:Hurlock, Maryland

EDUCATION, SKILLS AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum High School Diploma or GED equivalent

· Strong written and oral communication skills in addition to critical thinking and problem-solving skills

· Ability to work with people of diverse socio-economic and cultural backgrounds

· Understanding of, and sensitivity to, the needs of the homeless

· Understanding of, and strong adherence to, social work ethics

· Ability to work in a team environment

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to satisfactorily complete and pass all required background screenings
• Must possess a valid Class C Maryland Driver’s License
• Follow program policies and procedures
• Respect the confidential nature of all DCS, Inc. customer information exposed to in the course of work performance

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS REQUIRED TO SUCCESSFULLY PERFORM THE ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

The environmental factors described here are representative of those that may be present in the workplace while the employee performs the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to:

• Stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, grasp or feel -Occasionally
• Reach with hands and arms; push and pull up to 50 pounds -Occasionally
• Talk, hear and smell -Frequently
• Stoop, kneel, or crouch -Occasionally
• Sitting and/or standing. Frequently
• Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. -Occasionally
• Utilize close vision, distance vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus -_ Frequently_
• Employee will be exposed to odors, dust, fumes, and noise. -Occasionally
• Employee will be exposed to outside environmental conditions. -Occasionally
• Climb stairs. -Occasionally
• Travel. -as required

Job Type: Part-time

Benefits:

• Referral program

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Signing bonus

COVID-19 considerations:
All DCS employees are required to wear facial coverings while in any DCS building, residential home, or vehicle.

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Required)

Work Location: One location

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