Urban Rest Stop Team Member Full Time

About The Position

Requirements

• Able to read, write and communicate in English.
• One year relevant experience i.e. cleaning and customer service.
• Ability to work effectively and respectfully with staff and patrons who represent diverse cultural, economic, social, and ethnic communities, sexual orientations, and physical and mental abilities.
• Ability to work in a busy, fast paced environment.
• Basic computer skills.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Must pass criminal background check and drug screen.

Nice To Haves

• Previous home health aide, nursing/psychiatric aide, orderly, chore service, social service assistant/aide or janitorial experience of one year in a commercial, private, health or social service agency setting.
• Previous work experience in a comparable, social service environment, such as a Homeless shelter, Transitional Housing, multi-service center or other direct human services provision.
• Ability and experience in successful conflict resolution and de-escalation.
• Previous work experience and ability to work with Safe Harbors database.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that the Urban Rest Stop provides a clean, safe and welcoming environment at all times.
• Schedule appointments for daily use of the showers and laundry facilities.
• Monitor use of all agency facilities, and monitor the patrons and their behaviors throughout the facility.
• Provides personal assistance to patrons, when necessary.
• Distribute personal care items as requested and when donations are available.
• Distribute and monitor shower towel use and return, in accordance with agency procedures.
• Enforce Rest Stop Rules and Procedures, ensuring the safety and security of patrons and staff at all times.
• Mediate and de-escalate conflicts and model appropriate problem solving strategies.
• Implement Rest Stop Security Procedures, when necessary.
• Document all such incidents in Daily Log and submit Incident Report to URS Manager and all URS staff.
• Provide information to Urban Rest Stop patrons regarding resources etc as needed.
• Contact other community agencies when specific patron assistance is required, i.e. Public Health, and Seattle Police Officers.
• Must wear a mask at all times while on-site.
• Maintain Daily Log of Urban Rest Stop activities, including incident reports when they arise.
• Inform URS Manager of any incidents that occur as soon as possible, either formally via incident report or informally.
• Restock and sort consumable and cleaning supplies, ensuring a continuous supply for Rest Stop. Inventory to be secured and managed for best use of agency property and funds.
• Stock and sort donated and purchased hygiene supplies, such as: razors, diapers, toothbrushes, etc.
• Collect facility use information on Rest Stop patrons daily. Update and maintain patron database daily.
• Follow agency procedures as detailed within the Urban Rest Stop Procedures Manual.
• Responsible for detailed reporting and documenting all incidents and maintenance needs and operational issues in writing through the assigned platform/system, in a timely fashion (within 24 or 48 hours for non-emergent issues).
• Engage with assigned training and comply with training deadlines.
• Clean the Urban Rest Stop in accordance with daily cleaning schedule.
• Maintain a high level of facility cleanliness at all times, including spot and emergency cleaning tasks.
• Monitor the condition of the Rest Stop facility. Report any maintenance or repair concerns to the Team Leader.
• Works cooperatively with the Team Leader, URS Manager and volunteers to ensure the Urban Rest Stop success.
• Participate in staff meetings.
• Foster a clean and safe environment.
• Utilize Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and follow PPE protocols.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Generous vacation and sick leave
• 10 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday
• Employer-Paid Medical, Dental, and Vision (with HRA, HSA & FSA options)
• Employer-Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• 401k offered for unionized employees (through OPEIU8)
• 403b offered for non-union employees
• Employee Assistance Program
• Travel Assistance Program
• Aflac offered for all employees.