Community Life Coordinator - Overnight Shift

Description

The Community Life Coordinator (CLC) is a full-time, non-exempt position at Denver Rescue Mission (DRM). The CLC reports directly to the Community Life Supervisor and the Director of Community Life. The CLC is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the facility located at Fort Collins Rescue Mission and Harvest Farm. The shifts may vary due to facility needs.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Security and Safety

• The CLC is responsible for the security and safety of the facility and residents during their shift. This includes control of drugs, alcohol, or other hazards, which could jeopardize the purpose of the Mission/Harvest Farm or its clients.
• CLC must have a working knowledge of the Safety Manual and MSDS Manual.
• It is the responsibility of the CLC to see that situations that jeopardize the safety of the Mission/Harvest Farm and its occupants are handled appropriately. This means handling difficult and unruly clients, as well as making certain that occupants are free from drugs, alcohol and weapons.
• Sees to the welfare of outside guests by calling police, ambulances or behavioral health services. 
• Regularly checking and documenting the observation of medications to ensure compliance with prescribed schedules as provided by Harvest Farm.
• Ensuring that the right person receives the correct medication, dose, route, and time.

Facilities

• Cleanliness: The CLC is to see that the Mission/Harvest Farm is cleaned according to the established standard. This includes daily cleaning, removal, dispersion, or storage of all clutter, trash, donations, parking lot trash, sidewalks, etc. There will be no unnecessary accumulation of anything. If you feel the Mission/Harvest Farm needs something beyond what is normally understood to be mandatory, it must be cleared by the Director of Community Life and or Shelter Supervisor.
• Maintenance: Through daily inspections the CLC will put in maintenance requests online as well as follow up with email to appropriate staff. 
• Shuttle Duty: When needed at Harvest Farm help with driving the shuttle

Other Responsibilities

• CLC should understand their role in the daily running of the Mission/Harvest Farm, including this specific shift's area of focus: cleanliness, bed check-in, and facility safety.
• CLC must have a good working knowledge of the facility and program policies and procedures, operation of the facility, mechanical operation of the facility (including fire alarm, electric, gas, and water shut-off, etc.), how to control and track inventory, safety, MSDS guidelines, employee handbook, and GIK receiving and distribution.
• CLC must schedule time off with the Community Life Supervisor so there is always a staff member on duty during all shifts. 
• It is of vital importance that the CLC shows their presence throughout the facility throughout their shift.
• Other tasks as assigned by the Community Life Supervisor and/or Director.

Working Conditions

• Occasional lifting up to 35 lbs., bending, and climbing stairs.
• Work with individuals who are experiencing homelessness, addiction, mental illness, and a myriad of other issues related to people experiencing homelessness. 
• Possible exposure to communicable diseases.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) and at least one year of relevant experience.
• QMAP certified preferred or become certified within 60 days of hire date
• Abide by the Employee Handbook
• Affirm the Statement of Faith 
• Strong communication skills both written and orally.
• Ability to resolve conflict professionally and respectfully while maintaining composure under pressure.
• Strong Christian ethic with ability to work with people of diverse cultural, educational, and religious backgrounds.
• Basic knowledge of Windows software applications.
• Work schedule as assigned.

NOTE: A limited amount of work-related travel may be required occasionally between facilities.

Denver Rescue Mission is both an equal opportunity employer and a distinctly faith-based Christian organization. Denver Rescue Mission complies with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws, and strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, national original or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, citizenship, parental status, marital status, political ideology, or current or prospective service in the uniformed services. This policy applies to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment including recruitment, em