Residential Support Specialist Full Time

at The Salvation Army USA Central Territory in Bloomington, Illinois, United States

Job Description

The Salvation Army
Position Description
Bloomington Corps
Position Title: Residential Support Specialist (full time)

Report To: Corps Social Service Director
Qualifications:

Education: High school diploma or equivalency.

Experience: Individual must have excellent oral and written communication skills. Possess sound judgment and excellent decision making skills. Individual must have the ability to work independently with little supervision or in a team environment. Possess a positive attitude in working with high risk clients, volunteers and donors. Individual must be dependable, honest and trustworthy. Individual must possess or have the ability to obtain food service sanitation certificate. Individual must be willing to become familiar with and support the mission of The Salvation Army and must be able to pass background check.
The Salvation Army 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 the love of Christ. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

Responsibilities:
Answering the telephone; providing assistance and information as needed
Document daily activity in log book
Document rule infractions through incident reports
Coordinate and offer assistance to volunteers as they serve meals
Ensure that meals are being prepared according to health department standards
Receive and document donations and gifts received
Maintain volunteer log and paperwork associated with volunteers
Review log entries since the last time worked for pertinent information
Attend staff meetings as scheduled
Determine client eligibility by verifying eligibility list and clearance card
Conduct intake paperwork on new clients.
Assign clients to an appropriate bed
Conduct bed checks periodically after curfew
Check clients in and out of the building
Pack client belongings
Ensure the safety of clients
Enforce program guidelines and policies & procedures
Contact appropriate agencies when crisis intervention is needed
Prepare and serve dinner meals when not prepared by volunteer groups
Remain on duty if there is a problem with the oncoming shift (sick employee) or until another staff member arrives.
Prepare and serve breakfast meals when not prepared by volunteer groups
Ensure the building is clean and sanitary at the end of a shift
Complete laundry by the end of shift
Clean restrooms as needed
Other duties as assigned by the Social Service Director or Corps Officer

Position Ranking:
RFT Non Exempt
Physical Demands/ Work Environment:
This position is required to do light to moderate physical work. The individual must be able to lift 30 pounds. In order to successfully perform the essential functions of this position, the individual is regularly required to remain stationary for some periods of time, use hands and fingers, communicate, move, occasionally required to position self to stoop, kneel or crouch, frequently required to reach with and use arms and hands as required in using standard office equipment and a PC. Specific vision abilities by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to focus. The work environment for this position includes an office environment with a low noise level. It is expected that this position will regularly work holidays and varied hours to meet the needs of shelter. Accommodations provided upon request.
The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are back-to-work, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice system, and/or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.

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.