Shelter Support Staff - Sodo

Shelter Support Staff

Location: SoDo (1039 6th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98134) Schedule: Saturday-Wednesday, 6:00am-2:30pm Pay: $25.05/hour Status: Regular Full-Time/Non-Exempt *Applicants must be available for in-person interviews in Seattle, WA.

The Shelter Support Staff are responsible for completion of various assigned tasks including, but not limited to scheduling client intakes via telephone referral, conducting client interviews and processing guest intake data, and conducting security rounds. The Shelter Support Staff works closely with participants of the King County Shelter Program. Whether providing basic needs, services, or de-escalating negative client interactions, the position receives daily supervision from the King County Shelter Program Manager, Supervisor, or designated assistant.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Respond to crisis and inquiry telephone calls by providing support, information, and referrals to other appropriate social service.
• Provide assistance to residents to ensure a safe environment, to include compliance with rules and conduct periodic walking inspections of all areas of the facility, for the purpose of identifying and initiating appropriate action (correction, reporting, ) of hazards, inappropriate behavior, needed repairs or other notable condition.
• Respond to emergency situations that may arise, making independent decisions within policy guidelines, as provide crisis intervention and institute security procedures should a critical or threatening situation.
• Provide timely and appropriate notification to police, fire, emergency medical and supervisory authorities.
• Conduct client intakes and departure processes, as required by department policy.
• Provide orientation, support, and supervision to assist with the orientation and training of new staff, volunteers, and work cooperatively with other Salvation Army staff and represent Salvation Army programs to other community agencies and representatives in a respectful and positive manner.
• Participate in staff meetings and maintain case records and required forms and reports in prescribed manner.
• Comply with Salvation Army procedural requirements, including those set forth in the Policy & Procedure Manual and Employee Handbook.
• Prepare water, coffee, snacks for guests, when general cleaning (including mopping, sweeping, wipe down) of facility bathrooms, sleeping area, and common areas as assigned. Work with Janitorial staff as assigned. Perform other duties as requested.

Education & Experience:

• HS Diploma or GED
• Minimum of 6 months experience in public contact/customer service
• Experience in social service shelter / residential preferred
• WA Driver's License preferred

A generous benefits package is included with full-time positions: paid holidays, vacation time, sick time, and medical, vision, and dental insurance.

Health Insurance: Low bi-weekly premiums for employee-only coverage, Kaiser HMO for those residing in a Kaiser service area, Anthem EPO/PPO is available for those residing outside a Kaiser service area. Voluntary +1 and +family coverage at additional cost. Delta Dental DHMO and DPPO dental insurance are offered. Life and Voluntary Options.

An employer-paid life insurance policy covers employees. Voluntary supplemental life, short-term and long-term disability plans are available. Retirement Plans: Employer-funded Money Purchase Pension Plan (Defined Contribution Plan) 50% vested at five years eligible service time. Plus, an employee-funded voluntary 403(b) option.