Part Time Intake Jobs in Washington (NOW HIRING)

Position Title: Shift Supervisor - The Aston - PT -7:00 am - 3:00 pm
Reports To: Assistant Director
Classification: Part-Time, Hourly (Non-Exempt); Essential
Location: NW, Washington, DC 20037
Hours: Varied; Required across all shifts daily (8am-4pm, 4pm-12am, 12am-8am); some overtime may be required.
About Us: Friendship Place is a nonprofit organization serving the Washington, DC, region, empowering individuals and families experiencing or at risk of homelessness to rebuild their lives with community involvement. Friendship Place offers the most effective model for addressing homelessness, with innovative, customized programs with positive, demonstrable results and a lasting impact on the community and beyond. Our programs are person-centric and individualized to meet the needs and goals of individuals, families, youth/young adults, and Veterans experiencing homelessness. We provide outreach, hospitality, health care, shelter, case management, housing, job placement services, and advocacy. We have established a national presence and are known for sharing best practices in the field.
Our Core Values: Our Core Values: Friendship Place is a Person-First Organization that promotes transparency and ethical practices among our team and those we serve. All individuals in our organization are expected to perform their job duties in a manner consistent with our core values.
Summary of Position: The Aston is a non-congregate shelter serving single adults and adult households without children experiencing homelessness in the District of Columbia. The Aston has the capacity to serve up to 190 residents with a variety of shelter bed environments, including medically vulnerable and medical respite beds, work beds, beds for seniors, ADA beds, and beds for couples and families with non-minor dependents. All residents of The Aston are matched through the Coordinated Assessment and Housing Placement (CAHP) system and are targeted to enter stable housing destinations within 3-6 months of program entry. The Shift Supervisor is responsible for ensuring the smooth operation and service delivery of scheduled Residential Aides on each shift. The position will ensure that intake procedures and unit assignments are completed for new resident placements, required room inspections are complete, and all documentation is filed per shift. The Shift Supervisor will serve as the liaison to security, janitorial, and food services during their scheduled shift.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides shift supervision to assigned Residential Aides to ensure smooth execution of program responsibilities, support services, and operations.
• Provides appropriate support and oversight of residents; supports and reinforces program policies and rules.
• Provides an efficient and safe working environment for residents, employees, and visitors to The Aston.
• Conducts and supports intake processes for newly assigned residents to The Aston; Explains program rules, rights, responsibilities, building procedures/schedule, and unit assignments.
• Ensures a shift log is maintained to record all activities and information regarding scheduled shifts.
• Provides de-escalation services to residents and contacts crisis services (MPD, Mobile Crisis, CRT, etc.) as necessary.
• Serves as primary point-of-contact for security, janitorial, and food vendors during the shift.
• Ensures appropriate noise levels within the building and enforces guidelines for quiet hours (overnight)
• Ensures that all Residential Aides always remain awake and alert on shift.
• Monitors and ensures the completion of required unit inspections on each shift; gathers and files documentation.
• Reports and documents maintenance and building concerns to the Assistant Director
• Ensures detailed completion and submission of all Unusual Incident Reports (UIR) or Critical Incident Reports (CIR) in the required timeframe during each shift.
• Coordinates the delivery, distribution, storage, and disposal of meal deliveries.
• Distributes residential supplies and support to residents as available (cleaning, hygiene, laundry, bedding, etc.).
• Actively participate in case meetings, staff meetings, and supervisions.
• Actively attend and participate in all required training per contract requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements
Education/Experience Requirement

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Two (2) years of experience working in a residential or shelter setting is required.
• Prior supervisory experience is preferred.
• Prior relevant work experience in human or homeless services, psychiatric rehabilitation, additions, poverty, foster care, mental health, youth/young adults, communities strongly preferred.
• Must have or be able to obtain a First Aid/CPR/AED certification that includes a hands-on skills testing module. Friendship Place will provide First Aid/CPR/AED training.

Essential Skills and Competencies

• Solid decision-making and problem-solving skills (Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; uses sound and accurate judgment; Attention to detail)
• Strong oral communication skills (Ability to speak clearly and convey vital information to diverse audiences, active engagement in meetings)
• Strong written communication skills (Writes clearly, informatively, and with accuracy.
• Must be able to demonstrate active listening, emotional awareness, and the ability to adapt their communication style to different individuals and situations.
• Excellent Customer Service (Displays kindness and respect and meets service expectations; Upholds client confidentiality)
• Commitment to Growth and Development (Strives to build knowledge, skills, and best practices)
• Attendance/Punctuality (Consistently on time and ensures support coverage, as necessary)
• Teamwork and Collaboration (Balances team and individual responsibilities; gives/receives feedback; upholds confidentiality; pursues objectivity and open dialogue)
• Champions diversity, equity, and inclusion (Pursues cultural humility/sensitivity, racial equity, social justice, and inclusive perspectives/experiences)
• Strong work ethic, including integrity, honesty, professionalism, and accountability for actions and actions. (willingness to support colleagues in achieving outcomes)
• Commitment to Organizational Practices and Culture (Mission, Core Values, Strategic Planning, and Compliance)
• Experience with Microsoft Programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.), Internet services, and web-based reporting systems.

Working conditions: The office is located in an apartment building and is exposed to conditions common in homes, including occasional biohazards (e.g., blood, tissue, human waste) and conflict.
Physical and Environmental Requirements
The position will spend most of the time moving through the program site, providing supportive services to residents and desk settings for required reporting. Employees must be able to sit and stand for extended periods, with repetitive motions and positions. Some lifting may be required (up to 20-25lbs).
Background Checks: [This position is classified as Safety Sensitive under DHS]. The selected candidate will be required to complete and pass background checks specific to contract requirements that may include criminal history background check and fingerprinting, FBI Background Check, DC Metropolitan Police Background Check, State-of-Residence Police Background Check, DC Child Abuse Registry (CFSA), National Sex Offender Registry Check, Drug Panel and Alcohol Screening, Tuberculosis Test, and Driving Record check (for positions transporting participants). Reference checks and verification of current and/or previous employment are required.
Direct & Indirect Reports
Direct: None
Indirect: Assigned Residential Aides per shift (No Performance Management expectations)
Specific Requirements
The employee must have a valid government-issued ID and have reliable transportation to arrive at the worksite on time.
Other Details:
Application Deadline: This job is open until filled or until the hiring manager determines they can no longer accept applications.
Compensation: The hiring pay range is between $19.01 - $22.14 hourly. The starting hourly rate is based on a step system. A candidate's starting pay is determined based on meeting the basic position requirements and current completed education, credentials, and work experience. Please note: The step system is set and not open to pay negotiation.
Benefits: Part-Time employees accrue sick leave. Full-Time employees areWe offered an excellent benefits package including low-cost health insurance, health reimbursement, flexible spending accounts, employer-paid dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, 403B defined contribution plan matching, employee assistance programs, professional development, employee resource groups, 14 paid holidays, 15 days of vacation and 10 days of sick leave during 1st year of employment, and much more! (Benefits are pro-rated for part-time employees).
Location: Washington, DC
Interview Process: Phone screening, panel-style interview, final interview.
Website: www.friendshipplace.org
Equal Opportunity Statement: We support all qualified individuals within our workforce without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status, personal appearance, familial status, family responsibilities, political affiliations, matriculation, credit, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Reasonable Accommodation Statement: Friend Place is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact human resources at humanresources@friendshipplace.org
How to Apply: Interested applicants should apply via the organizational website. All of our current career openings can be found by visiting www.friendshipplace.org