Family Community Living Assistant – Part-Time Job at Family Gateway
Part-Time: Weekends/Evenings/PRN
DEPARTMENT: Emergency Shelter
REPORTS TO: Senior Director of Shelter & Services/Assistant Shelter Director
IMPORTANT JOB DETAILS:
JOB SUMMARY:
Family Gateway’s Community Living Assistant – Weekend & PRN is responsible for supervising and
monitoring weekend activities of Guests at Family Gateway Center, an emergency shelter for families
with children experiencing homelessness.
JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Establish appropriate relationships with adults and children in a shelter environment by
- Contribute positively to the evening/weekend atmosphere by reinforcing agency structure,
- Communicate with Guests in a manner that promotes dignity, respect and understanding.
- Maintain a clean facility by keeping Guests accountable of their spaces, community
- Assist with or take the lead in preparing/setting up activities/groups/cafeteria.
- Encourage and gather Guests for events, groups and activities.
- Partner with Guests in order to create an atmosphere that promotes safety and cleanliness.
- Provide supervision, guidance and assistance during breakfast/lunch/dinner.
- Conduct regular room/curfew/building checks, documenting any issues and providing
- Be attentive and make note of curfew violations, program/policy violations, making
- Be proactive and constantly engaged, offering verbal de-escalation and non-violent or
- Respond to crisis and emergency situations quickly, contacting the appropriate staff and
- Document any and all injuries, incidents, and crises.
- Maintain professionalism and Guest privacy, on and off the job as it relates to Family Gateway
- Communicate with Family Services team nightly regarding relevant client issues.
- Perform all other duties as assigned.
SUPVERVISORY RESPONSIBILITES: ____ Yes __X__ No
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
- Applicant should have a high school diploma/equivalent with at least one year of related
- Applicant should have interest in working with adults, children, and families in crisis.
- Applicant should have knowledge of crisis-intervention techniques.
- Applicant must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Applicant must be able to work on a team.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
May be sitting or standing/walking for long periods of time. This is a part-time position requiring up to
30 hours per week, and it is subject to the Fair Labor Standards Act. Work hours available are:
- Sunday, 3P – 11P (minimum of 2 shifts per month; can differ from Saturday's worked)
- Monday - Friday, 5-11 (flexible)
- Saturday, 3P - 11P (minimum of 2 shifts per month; can differ from Sunday's worked)
EMPLOYEE RECEIPT OF JOB DESCRIPTION:
This job description is not intended to be all inclusive. The agency reserves the right to revise or change
job duties. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.
To apply, send cover letter with resume to anixon@familygateway.org.
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