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Job Title Men and Women’s Shelter Staff Status Part-Time/Full-Time, Non-Exempt Compensation Pay rate based on education, qualifications, and experience Reports To Director of Ministry

Overview The Shelter staff will be a supportive member of the Visalia Rescue Mission’s Ministry team, providing a healthy and safe environment for all overnight guests. Providing support in all areas of daily Shelter routines and activities that are congruent with a healthy and spiritual lifestyle. Performs administrative and office support activities which may include fielding telephone calls, receiving and directing visitors, word processing, and filing. Proficient Microsoft Office knowledge, internet research abilities and strong communication skills are required. Rapidly assess problematic situations & conflict resolution. Ability to work Holidays & weekends.

Essential Functions • Checking and updating chore lists. • Alcohol and drug testing. • Shelter intakes and exits. • Reporting maintenance issues. • Checking mail. • Scheduling interviews. • Distributing and handling donations. • Organizing and filing office supplies. • Laundry (bedding & towels), basic housecleaning, and maintain a clean and safe environment. • Creating daily logs of workday and incident reports. • Checking guests bags and belongings. • Mandated reporting to Manager and Supervisor of any incident or suspected incidents against children. • Reporting abuse of any kind to Manager and Supervisor. • Supervise mealtimes and community showers. 

Qualifications • Experience in relevant field (preferred). • Excellent oral and written communication. • Thoroughness / Extreme attention to detail. • Discretion and independent thinking. • Personable and professional customer service demeanor. • Computer Knowledge / Technical Capacity. • Proficient in Microsoft Office software.

Personal Traits • Personal relationship with Jesus Christ and actively involved in a local church. • Provides spiritual guidance to staff that is aligned with the Word of God. • Able to maintain a professional atmosphere in the office. • Attentive to detail. • Enthusiastic. • Creative. • Energetic. • Strong ability to maintain client confidentiality. • Effective organizational skills for managing multiple task independently. • Fulfill all aspect of the job description according to the biblical principles and philosophy of ministry as defined by the Visalia Rescue Mission Statement of Faith, Vision, Mission Statement and the Five Marks of Developed Christian Character: Spiritual Maturity, Emotional Resilience, Mental Flexibility, Work Excellence, and Bodily Stewardship.

Physical Demands • Attendance and punctuality. • Ability to complete significant amounts of computer screen work and entry without restriction. • Ability to stand or sit in one place for long periods of time. • Ability to lift moderate supplies, walk the campus, stand or sit for extended periods of time. • Ability to walk, stand, bend, stoop, and kneel. • Ability to lift, push or pull up to 25 pounds repetitively throughout the day and up to 50lbs. • Ability to travel stairs. • Travel in a vehicle to worksites as need across the organization

Environmental Conditions: • Indoors in typical office environment with little exposure to excessive noise, dust, fumes, vibrations, and temperature changes approximately seventy-five percent (75%) of the time. • Frequently work at fast pace with unscheduled interruptions. • Responsibilities may require an adjusted work schedule, overtime, and evening/weekend hours in order to meet deadlines. • May move (walk or drive) from one work location to another occasionally.

Compensation: • Pay is based on experience. • Health benefits following 60 days of continuous employment. (Full-Time Employee’s ONLY) • CalSavers option is available after 30 days of continuous employment.

Changes: This job description will be updated if duties and responsibilities change significantly. Job functions are subject to modification based on business necessity. ADA/FEHA: The Visalia Rescue Mission will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act. EEO: The Visalia Rescue Mission is an equal employment opportunity employer. Certification: By signing below, I hereby acknowledge receipt of this job description. I have been allowed to ask – and have received answers – to any questions I had regarding the job description. I fully understand this job description. I understand that my employer may revise this job description, at its sole discretion, at any time. Furthermore, I also understand that my employer may assign additional job duties as needed. I certify that I am fully qualified to perform the position described and can, with or without reasonable accommodation, perform the essential functions of the position