Jobs for People with MS: National MS Society

Residential Advocate (New Shift Hours!) (signing bonus!)

Durango, CO (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=1055+Avenida+Del+Sol+Durango+CO+USA+81302)

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Description

WHO WE ARE

Volunteers of America Colorado is a nonprofit, faith-based organization dedicated to helping those in-need transform their lives. Through more than 50 distinct human service programs, Volunteers of America changes the lives of more than 140,000 vulnerable Coloradoans each year. VOA services include housing and emergency shelters, hunger and nutrition services, and many other community support programs. Our work touches the mind, body, heart and ultimately the spirit of those we serve. VOA integrates compassion with highly effective programs that build and strengthen communities.

WHY VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICAVolunteers of America Colorado believes unique challenges require unique and thoughtful solutions. VOA creates specialized programs to meet the critical needs of the communities we serve—our programs across Colorado look different because each community is distinct. Volunteers of America recognizes the senior who needs assistance with her grocery shopping in Fort Collins, and the student in Aurora who has never been to summer camp. We support Denver’s homeless veterans who have been underserved, and prepare preschoolers challenged by poverty to be successful in elementary school and beyond. Wherever we go we engage faith, relationship-building, and volunteers to lift-up and support Colorado’s most vulnerable citizens.

** The Residential Advocate provides for the protection of the physical and emotional well-being of the

Shelter residents. Responsible for providing residents with crisis intervention services and supervising

volunteers on a regular basis.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

· Provides for the protection of both the emotional and physical well-being of residents within program

guidelines.

· Participates in general client and house maintenance such as supplying linen and personal items,

implementing the client chore schedule, performing bed checks, enforcing curfew and other rules,

checking chore completion, setting and checking alarms, and checking building for complete clearance

during fire drills.

· Provides individual counseling on a weekly basis with clients, assists the client with the identification of

goals and implementing a plan.

· Provides trauma-informed care.

· Responsible for primary intake interviews with new clients, completing necessary documentation and

determining if client is appropriate for admission.

· Answers crisis line and the emergency hotline. Responsible for awareness of agencies as possible referral

resources for crisis callers and residents. Maintains records associated with this duty.

· Attends staff meetings weekly, in-service training as required and meets periodically with the Senior

Program Manager for input and exchange of information.

· Observes clients’ daily behavior and documents observations in case notes. Also responsible for daily

shift notes and notes on any group sessions conducted.

· Ensures maintenance of the facility as a comfortable and orderly environment.

· Provides direct crisis intervention services with clients.

· Responsible for conducting house and group session meetings as assigned.

· Responsible for providing supervision and training of new employees and volunteers as assigned.

· Able to give educational presentations to community groups, attend professional meetings when

requested and conduct on-site tours.

· Maintains shift log and other documentation as required.

· Performs job responsibilities in accordance with the Social Work Code of Ethics.

· Ensures guest voice is incorporated into programmatic evaluation and improvement.

· Participate in on-call rotation in conjunction with other Advocates, Senior Managers and Senior Director.

· Performs all other duties as assigned.

POSITION TYPE AND EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

· Full-time, scheduled as a 3 day block shift 7am-8pm (13 hours, with one hour lunch break) (includes: overnights/weekends/holidays), 24/7/365.

· On call 1 week as part of rotation with Residential Advocates, Senior Managers and Senior Director.

LOCATIONSouthwest Safehouse- Durango, CO

SALARY22.02/hr

Bonus Compensation Information:

*1500.00 total sign on bonus:

750.00 is paid on first payroll check

750.00 is paid out at 6 months of service

Benefit eligibility is based on job type/status:

Vacation Time

Separate Sick Time

Paid Holidays

Floating Holidays

Personal Days

Volunteer/Wellness Day

Tuition Assistance

Pension Plan

403b Retirement Plan with Agency Match

Health, Dental, Vision, Pet Insurances

Life Insurance

Accident Insurance

Employee Assistance/Work Life Balance Program

Employee Discount Program

LifeLock with Norton

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Volunteers of America is an EEO/AA Employer

Position will remain open until filled

Requirements

COMPETENCIES

· Models core culture attributes of VOAC that include “AIRS” (Accountability, Integrity, Respect and

Service).

· Models and pursues with vigor VOAC’s three strategical critical virtues of HHS (Hungry, Humble, People Smart).

· Demonstrates servant-leadership and models open communication. Commits to providing a nourishing, truthful, approachable, joyful and healthy environment.

· Demonstrates compassion for helping those that are the most vulnerable in our community.

· Demonstrates knowledge of or a strong willingness to learn about poverty, human service government programs, VOAC solutions and services, homelessness, aging, veterans, at-risk youth and helping those most vulnerable in our society.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

· Responsible for providing supervision and training of new employees and volunteers as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OF POSITION

· Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent in a related area.

· One year of human service experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS OF POSITION

· Direct experience working with at-risk populations (i.e. people experiencing homelessness, veterans, and/or survivors of domestic violence)

· Training in de-escalation techniques/conflict mediation

· CPR/ AED Certification

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

· Knowledge of Microsoft Office products and Windows environment

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills

· Strong organization and problem-solving skills.

· Must possess a valid Colorado driver’s license (must pass a background check, credit check, and driving record check).

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

· Required to sleep on-site from 11pm to 6am during designated block shift.

· This position requires some lifting and carrying up to 40 pounds. Some walking is required to participate in house upkeep.

Salary Description

$22.02/hr