RED LAKE HOMELESS SHELTER

HOMELESS ADVOCATE 

POSITION AVAILABLE:  ON CALL

Work hours:  Rotating 8 hour shifts, essential rule applies.  This is an entry level position with potential for advancement to part-time or full-time positions. 

Hourly wage:  $8.00 per hour

Supervisor:  Program Manager

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

¨      Answer the telephone and door, responding appropriately to all inquiries. 

¨      Stay informed about what shelter beds are full or available, and who is currently staying at the shelter. 

¨      Read daily log to keep updated on relevant information, make entries every shift of information pertinent to shelter operations.

¨      Make decisions regarding which applicant individuals and families to admit for shelter, according to RLHS policies. 

¨      Complete intake procedures and orientation with new residents. 

¨      Complete other forms and records as needed. 

¨      Complete discharge papers with exiting residents, clean vacated bedrooms/bed areas, prepare beds for next residents. 

¨      Work with residents to accomplish household activities. 

¨      Complete household activities that are not resident responsibility:  cooking, house laundry, cleaning staff bath and office, keeping storeroom and attic clean and neat.

¨      Provide information and referral services to residents and non-resident clients as they seek housing and resources for other needs. 

¨      Understand and maintain resident/client confidentiality and data privacy standards.

¨      Serve as a mandated reporter of child or vulnerable adult maltreatment.

¨      Make resident and staff safety a priority in all decisions. 

¨      Build positive informal relationships with residents, teaching functional life skills by example in the areas of home management, parenting, budgeting, etc.  

¨      Participate in staff meetings, in-service training, and other relevant training. 

¨      Refer non-standard situations to Program Manager for final decision.

¨      Understand emergency procedures and implement when needed.

¨      Never leave the shelter property without another staff person in attendance.

¨      Other functions of Homeless Shelter as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

¨      High School Diploma or GED preferred.

¨      Effective verbal and written communication skills.

¨      Basic computer skills.

¨      One year experience working with homeless people.

¨      Knowledge of and experience working with Native American people.

¨      Basic knowledge of available human services.

¨      Acceptable criminal background and social services background checks.

¨      Must have phone and reliable transportation.

APPLICATION:

Apply at Red Lake Nation Human Resources, P.O. Box 546, Red Lake, MN 56671 ~ 218-679-3341 x1040 ~ csayers@redlakenation.org.  CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS IS MARCH 21, 2008.