We are seeking compassionate and dedicated individuals to join our team as Residential Assistants in our emergency shelter. The ideal candidates will have experience working in residential living settings, with a passion for social services work. Selected candidates will receive a $1000 sign-on bonus to be paid in two increments.

This position requires candidate to have scheduling flexibility and may require weekends as need to support the team. This is an essential position; holidays may be required.

Days and hours:

Thursday-Saturday, 11:00apm-7:00am
Sunday-Tuesday, 11:00pm-7:00am

Qualifications and Skills:

High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
Knowledge of OSHA standard cleaning procedures and health regulations.
Knowledge of inventory processes.
Experience with Microsoft computer programs
Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Valid Florida driver’s license. Safe driving record. Proof of Automobile Liability Insurance.
Must be able to drive a 15-passenger van.

Workplace Location(s): Jim and Jan Moran Family Center, Deerfield Beach, FL

Essential Job Functions:

Provide daily transportation for survivors to key locations, including partner agencies and Women In Distress' thrift store as well as to meet individualized urgent needs.
Work in partnership with the Residential Management team to oversee the food and household supply inventory including maintenance of: inventory of bulk purchases, re-stocking shelter kitchen pantries, creation of welcome kits and oversee the delivery / pick-ups of supplies.
Work in partnership with the Residential Management team to oversee the shelter health regulations and appliance inspections. Will meet position productivity standards and funding contractual obligations as well as meet position quality assurance standards.
Complete light to moderate cleaning of shelter communal areas including garbage disposal.
Work in partnership with the Residential Custodial Team to prepare exited rooms for new survivors, including discarding all remaining property in exited shelter rooms so the custodial team can sanitize the living space. Complete sanitation of room, as needed, when custodial staff is unavailable.
Maintain staff presence throughout the shelter facility including: completing room inspections, internal and external shelter walk-throughs, enforcement of safety regulations and immediate intervention in crisis situations.
Assist Residential Staff with participant related activities, as needed.

Additional requirements: Employee will be required to take the Department of Children and Families Core Competency training and obtain a passing grade of 75% or higher.

Join our team and make a difference in the lives of those we serve!

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $16.00 per hour

Expected hours: 24 per week

Schedule:

8 hour shift

Application Question(s):

Are you experienced working in a communal living or residential setting?

Ability to Relocate:

Deerfield Beach, FL: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Women In Distress of Broward County, Inc. jobs

Residential Assistant, Overnight Part Time