Residential Advocate - Friday, Sat, Sunday 8pm-8am

Job Details

Job Location: Grand Recovery Shelter - Portland, OR 97214Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $24.50 - $24.50 HourlyJob Category: Direct Service

About This Opportunity

This position is part of Transition Projects’ newly opened Southeast Grand Recovery Shelter in Portland. The shelter will provide a safe, recovery-oriented environment that supports stability, structure, and rest for individuals in recovery. We’re seeking team members who are passionate about helping others and eager to be part of building a new program from the ground up.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Position:                    Residential Advocate

Supervisor:                Shelter Manager

Location:                   Southeast Grand Recovery Shelter (636 SE Grand Ave Portland, OR)    

Hours:                        Friday, Saturday, Sunday 8pm-8am              

Wage:                         $24.50 hourly + $1.00 hourly grave shift differential

Eligible for Language Differential

Classification:           Non-Exempt, Union Represented, Full-Time

 

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide advocacy, information, and referral services to participants staying in emergency shelters. Oversee shelter facility in a manner that is consistent with Transition Projects mission, values, policies, and procedures. Actively participate in shelter processes and work as part of a team to provide services to participants.

 

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Supervise shelter activities to ensure the safety of participants.
2. Maintain working knowledge of agency programs, services, and community resources.
3. Provide advocacy, information, and referral services to participants.
4. Assure cleanliness, sanitation, and upkeep of facility, performing minor maintenance and cleanup duties as necessary or requested.
5. Facilitate problem solving and provide crisis intervention services.
6. Responsible for knowing and following policies and procedures, including program, agency and building specific policies.
7. Responsible for knowing and following procedures in emergencies and critical incidents.
8. Responsible for maintaining accurate logs, shift reports, and participant records, both manually and using web-based program.
9. Maintain confidentiality of participants, staff, and agency.
10. Coordinate with agency staff to ensure consistent delivery of services.
11. Attend agency and program staff meetings.
12. Supervise participant chore assignments.
13. Perform urinalysis and breathalyzer testing on participants when requested.
14. Rotate through assigned Post Positions if applicable.
15. May be required to work at a temporarily reassigned location during a shift to provide coverage based on staffing needs. Transportation will be provided or reimbursed, as necessary.
16. Other duties as assigned.

 

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

Each Transition Projects employee must:

1. Acquire First Aid/CPR/AED certification within 30 days of hire and be retested biannually thereafter throughout employment.
2. Complete Bloodborne Pathogens and Narcan Training within 30 days of hire and be retested annually thereafter throughout employment.
3. Demonstrate reliability by being present for work as scheduled, arriving and leaving on time and taking breaks in expected time frames.
4. Interact effectively with individuals of different backgrounds, beliefs, and perspectives, treating each person with respect and dignity.
5. Attend agency and program staff meetings.