Site Aide - Swing (Site Associate)

Recruiting Opportunity Closes:  06.20.2024

Hourly Wage:  $23.00

Hours Per Week:  40

Status:  Full-Time / Regular (Non-exempt)

Number of Positions:  1

Department:  Sunderland Safe Park Village         

Position Title: Site Aid – SWING (Site Associate)

 

The Salvation Army 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.

Application Instructions:

Complete the online job application, upload a resume.

To apply online go to:    Site Aide - Swing (Site Associate)

To apply in person go to 30 SW 2nd Ave, Portland, OR 97204.  Bring a resume and complete the job application provided to you. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.

Questions, contact Allison Welch at allison.welch@usw.salvationarmy.org or call (971) 202-5360.  Ms. Welch is the sole point of contact for questions regarding this position.

Recruiting Accommodation Statement:

To obtain assistance with accommodations related to the American’s with Disabilities Act (ADA) concerning your application process, please contact 1-888-887-6528 or email thq.reporting.line@usw.salvationarmy.org, attention Eric Hansen or Sheila Jordan.

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Education and Work Experience:  

• Education:  High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 6 months experience in public contact / Customer Service
• Documented experience in homeless services (or related experience).
• Demonstrates basic understanding in: Housing First, Coordinated Entry (CEA),
• Strong Human relations skills; trauma-informed care.

Scope of Position:

The Site Aid is responsible for completion of various assigned tasks including, but not limited to scheduling client intakes via telephone referral, conducting client interviews and processing client intake data, and conducting security rounds.  The Site Aid works closely with residents of the Safe Park Village, from providing basic needs services, to de-escalating negative client interactions.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook required.
• An ability to engage with diverse populations in a respectful and culturally responsive manner.
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to consistently communicate and work well with staff and residents from a variety of racial, cultural, and economic backgrounds and with various religious beliefs, traditions, lifestyles, sexual orientations, age variance and differing abilities.
• Understanding of basic conflict resolution.
• Commitment to keeping client information confidential.
• Ability and willingness to understand and fully comply with mandatory reporting requirements and laws pertaining to vulnerable adults and children.

Licenses and Certifications required/Preferred: Driver License. Trauma informed Care, Assertive Engagement, First Aid and CPR; Non-Violent Crisis Intervention; Peer Support; Heat Illness Prevention; Safe Driving; Rent Well; Community Warehouse Escort; Civil Right Training; Bloodborne Pathogens Training; De-Escalation Training.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ability to safely follow instructions pertaining to the use and storage of all workplace chemicals.
• Ability to properly operate all safety and security systems, which may include CCTV video monitoring.
• Ability to conduct visual inspections of the workplace on a continuous basis, through direct observation, walking inspections and the use of video monitor.
• Ability to learn and act upon new information; work cooperatively with individuals and groups; exercise mature and sound judgment in problem solving; organize own work; present material properly and accurately document activities.
• Keep the facilities clean an