Intake Worker
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LOCATION:Tucson Hospitality House 1002 N. Main Ave
STATUS: FT/40 Hours SaturdayWednesday 2pm11pm
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.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School Diploma/GED required
- Able to maintain a nonjudgement attitude and a professional approach working with clients
- Computer literate in MS Office Software
- Ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds and circumstances
- Able to handle crisis/emergency situation or services for the homeless and to utilize crisis intervention crowd management and conflict resolution skills
- Experience working with homeless population
- Ability to assess at risk participants and situations
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Successful background clearance
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Manage check in of clients upon arrival using proper sign in procedures to include baggage checking and storage cell phones medication weapons and any other items using log sheet accurately
- Manage general operations of Intake area and client needs staying in house providing information and referrals medication disbursement access to luggage and items checked in as needed
- Conduct breath analysis testing on all clients entering shelter and any suspected to be intoxicated using a breathalyzer devise determining eligibility to receive housing based on the results of BAC level
- Position will work independently with minimal direct supervision during shift. Because of this excellent documentation will be required and checked against surveillance footage randomly
- Monitor and supervise clients investigate and report activity and incidents appropriately or as needed to emergency responders such as police fire and/or ambulance personnel according to established guidelines
- Maintain a visible presence at all times in the facility to deter criminal mischief
- Provide accurate and through written communication in the (IR) Incident Report Log Book for management and other staff review
- Gather statistical information from participant signup sheets laundry church and client registration and enter into HMIS as well as other various services provided to clients during all stays
- Complete HMIS Intake Assessment V1SPDAT packets on any clients arriving as requested
- Answer incoming telephone calls
- Implement a minimum of 2 regular facility dorm and restroom checks documenting times and any activity
- Use proper radio procedures in conjunction with partnering staff and custodians on duty for various needs
- Provide clients with requested forms i.e. grievance laundry etc.
- Provide hygiene items i.e. shampoo razors body wash towels as needed
- Review shelter rules and policies and procedures with clients as necessary or questions arise
- Take necessary precautions with clients to prevent damage to the facility
- Interact with other agencies providing guidance and direction for special circumstances of clients arriving by police escort or released from the hospital
- Maintain safety and security of clients and staff monitoring front doors allowing access only to authorized persons
- Enforce all house rules regulations & policies
- Ensure blanket distribution box stays supplied at the outside front door beginning at 9pm
- Contact Program Manager when there is an emergency following the chain of command contact list in mangers absence
- Attend all staff meetings and relevant training seminars as directed
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor as it relates to the position of Intake Worker
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to walk stand climb or balance stoop kneel crouch crawl and reach with hands and arms. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds frequently lift and/or move up to 35 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision color vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests as long as the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.
Employment Type
Full-Time
