Full-Time Resident Coordinator at the McKinnell Shelter
Company: The Salvation Army USA Western Territory
Location: Anchorage
Posted on: May 3, 2024
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Job Description:
DescriptionMission Statement: The Salvation Army, an
international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal
Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry
is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the
gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without
discrimination.
Position Title: Resident CoordinatorCorps/Department: Salvation
Army, McKinnell HouseReports To: Program ManagerFLSA Status:
Full-Time; Non-Exempt
Scope of Position:The McKinnell House Resident Coordinator monitors
the activities of the residents in the shelter; maintains security
and safety of all residents in the shelter; and may provide
para-professional counseling services to homeless families to
assist in transitioning from homelessness to independent
living.
Minimum Qualifications:1. High school diploma or equivalency, two
(2) years of experience working with homeless populations,
preferably in a residential or shelter establishment.2. Knowledge
of housekeeping equipment and household cleaners.3. Ability to
operate general office equipment including computers.4. Knowledge
and understanding of confidentiality requirements in the
workplace.5. Demonstrated ability to manage time effectively, and
to work harmoniously with clients, visitors, officers, and other
personnel.6. Current CPR and first aid certification; acceptable
criminal history records.
Essential Functions:1. Oversees facilities ensuring that safety
precautions are observed at all times; rotates facility security
checks regularly with other staff members on assigned shifts.2.
Answers incoming calls; maintains communication logs.3. Reinforces
policies/expectations for clients living in the program's community
environment; communicates to parents child supervision
expectations; provides parenting education and support; enforces
Child Safety Program policies.4. Completes and maintains facility
incident reports, as directed.5. Remains available to assist
clients with questions and requests, and provides feedback to
clinical staff on client progress plans.
6. Promotes self-sufficiency of residents by assisting clients with
job searches as requested; oversees clients in accomplishing house
duties, provides necessary supplies, and checks that tasks have
been completed.7. Maintains competency by attending meetings,
trainings, and classes as required.8. Conducts preliminary intakes
during the evening, night, and weekend shifts, as directed.9.
Performs other related duties as assigned.Work Environment:Work is
performed in a heated and ventilated institution setting. Noise
level is low. Exposure to extreme temperatures is not a requirement
of this position. The use of personal protective equipment may be
required in accordance with the Hazard Communication Plan.
Physical Demands:1. Ability to speak, sit, walk, stand, bend,
climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent basis; to grasp, reach,
handle, finger, push or pull objects.2. Hearing and vision acuity
at or corrected to within normal levels.3. Ability to lift up to 20
lbs., or more with assistance.4. Ability to operate a motor vehicle
in daylight, darkness, or in inclement weather conditions.
Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties
of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person
with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the
job or work environment in order to meet the physical requirements
of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy
requests as long as the accommodation needed is reasonable and no
undue hardship would result.
Acknowledgement of Religious Purposes of The Salvation Army: The
employee acknowledges that he/she has been informed and understands
The Salvation Army's religious purpose and status as a church. The
employee agrees that he/she shall do nothing to his/her
relationship with The Salvation Army as an employee to undermine
its religious mission. The employee agrees and understands that
his/her services are a necessary part of The Army's religious
purposes and his/her work-related conduct must not conflict with,
interfere with, or undermine such religious programs or The Army's
religious purposes.
Confidentiality Statement: The employee understands that all
information is to be treated as highly confidential. Non-compliance
will result in disciplinary action.
Equal Employment Opportunity: The Salvation Army is an Equal
Opportunity Employer and committed to providing a respectful
environment for all applicants and employees that is free from
unlawful discrimination or harassment based on age, race, color,
religion, sex, national origin, marital status, disability,
citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender
expression, or any other characteristic protected by law. Such
equal opportunity for employment will apply to recruitment and
hiring, training, promotion, salaries and other compensation,
transfers, and layoffs or termination.
Job Description Acknowledgment: This position description should
not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the
major responsibilities and requirements of this position. The
incumbent may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities
and tasks other than those stated in this position
statement.Qualifications
EducationHigh School or Equivalent (required)
Experience2 years: Two years of experience working with homeless
populations, preferably in a residential or shelter establishment.
(preferred)
Skills
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with
DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other
manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they
have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the
pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have
access to the compensation information of other employees or
applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot
disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals
who do not otherwise have access to compensation information,
unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or
charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding,
hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the
employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to
furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
Keywords: The Salvation Army USA Western Territory, Anchorage , Full-Time Resident Coordinator at the McKinnell Shelter, Other , Anchorage, Alaska
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