Merced County Community Action

Description:

PART TIME- SHELTER SERVICES WORKER

OVERVIEW: Under the supervision of the Housing Program Manager, manage and supervise clients at the Agency’s shelter, and do related work as required. This position may be any shift, including overnight and weekends. This is a non-exempt position.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

- Assist in prep/serving of meals (for 60 clients);

- Clean kitchen;

- Overnight supervision of client population;

- Provide clerical support including, but not limited to: typing, filing and telephones;

- Conduct intakes and assessments; provide information and referrals to other services;

- Aid in client assistance plans; maintain confidential client counseling files;

- Maintain records of participants and activities;

- Prepare daily basic statistical reports;

- Wand the clients and give physical pat down as needed;

- Sweep & mop dining area, kitchen and bed area;

- Empty garbage cans, rinse garbage cans;

- Clean showers, toilets and sinks;

- Wash and fold towels;

- Sort & fold donations

SHIFT: Must have flexibility to work assigned shifts, including daytime and nighttime hours, as well as weekdays and weekends based on operational needs.

JOB SITE: MERCED

APPLY AT: www.mercedcaa.org & submit application at hr@mercedcaa.org

APPLICATION: Open Until Filled | NOTE: POSTMARKS WILL NOT BE HONORED

THIS IS NOT A COUNTY POSITION

Requirements:

EDUCATION/OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

High School graduate or equivalent. Ability to communicate, read, write and follow oral and written instructions in English and able to communicate effectively and professionally with client populations and other staffGeneral keyboarding/computer skills.Paid or volunteer experience in working with and providing services to disadvantaged peopleAbility to walk, stoop and squat as needed ability to lift and carry 10- 25 pounds on a regular basis and ability to stand for long periods.IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE EMPLOYEE TO MAINTAIN THE REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITY FOR THE POSITION*All JOB OFFERS ARE CONTINGENT UPON COMPLETING A BACKGROUND AND PHYSICAL