Temporary Emergency Shelter Aide (Michigan City)
The Salvation Army USA Central Territory | |
United States, Indiana, Michigan City | |
Jan 16, 2025 | |
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 God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination. Starting Pay: $18 Job Description: As the Shelter Aide you will provide a safe and secure environment for individuals who are homeless accessing shelter services. What You Will Do:
Minimum Qualifications: The requirements listed below are representative of the minimal education, experience, skills, and/or abilities required for this position. Education: Successful candidates seeking to fill this position must possess a High School Diploma or GED equivalent. While some college education is preferred, having at least five years of experience of providing compassionate care and supervision to vulnerable populations is an asset Background Checks: Position requires a background check to be completed, and all background check results will be reviewed. 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. A positive attitude when working with high-risk clients, volunteers and donors. Be dependable, honest and trustworthy. Acquire the ability to relate empathetically without prejudice to a vulnerable population Certifications: Must have a valid driver's license and maintain The Salvation Army Driver's qualification standard; must complete Safe From Harm training before employment begins. Skills/Abilities:
The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the duties of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of this job. Physical Requirements Include:
Travel: required based upon business needs Working Conditions: Work is performed in an office setting environment; may require some weekend and evening work. This Position is required to do light to moderate physical work. 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 when available. Individual must be able to work with clients that have poor social skills, suffer from mental illness, and have substance abuse problems. The work environment for this position is a residential environment with a moderate to loud noise level. Work schedule varies. All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission. 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. This job description should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of the position. Other job-related responsibilities and tasks may be assigned. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. |