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The Salvation Army Alaska Division On-Call Resident Coordinator at Mckinnell House in Anchorage, Alaska

Description

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Job Type: On-Call

Rate of Pay: $13/hour

Schedule: TBD

Location: Mckinnell House

MISSION 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 love for God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

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 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.

Qualifications

Education

High School or Equivalent (required)

Experience

2 years: Working with homeless populations, preferably in a residential or shelter establishment (required)

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The 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)

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. The Salvation Army is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified job applicants, job candidates, and employees with disabilities to ensure they enjoy equal access to all employment opportunities and benefits of employment as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act. EEO is the Law.

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