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Client Care Specialist (2nd Shift Shift Differential) - Part Time

Rescue Mission Alliance of Syracuse, NY · Syracuse, NY · 3 wk ago
OTHR$18.5/hrPart-time

About the role

The Rescue Mission is seeking a 2nd Shift Part Time Client Care Specialist to work from 3:30pm-10:00pm in their Syracuse Emergency Shelter.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain a safe and supportive environment for clients
  • Utilize Rescue Mission resources to ensure a healthy and pleasant stay
  • Develop rapport with clients and provide support, encouragement, and motivation
  • Participate as a team player to provide the best possible care for clients
  • Complete rounds, monitor facilities, facilitate drug and breathalyzer tests, give out personal care items and bedding, enforce guidelines as appropriate, and refer clients to appropriate internal services
  • Treat clients with respect and dignity
  • Share pertinent client information via documentation, meetings, and on an individual basis as needed, maintaining confidentiality
  • Complete trainings within 30 days of assignment

Requirements & Education

  • High School Diploma or equivalent required
  • Associates degree in human services or related field or equivalent work experience preferred
  • Experience working with homeless, addicted, and/or mentally ill clients desired
  • Must follow CDC guidance including wearing a mask when working
  • Full vaccination and boosted (when eligible) against Covid-19 is strongly encouraged

Other skills needed to perform effectively

  • Sensitivity and compassion for the homeless population
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Interviewing/assessment skills
  • Flexibility to change
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Manages time efficiently
  • Crisis management skills
  • Maintains a calm professional presence, even in times of being exposed to complex personalities, problems, and needs of clients
  • Computer literate

Pay

Starting Pay rate - $18.50 per hour.
2nd Shift Differential (1:00pm – 11:30pm) – Additional $1.00 per hour.

Schedule

  • Thursdays through Saturdays: 3:30pm-10:00pm
  • Sundays through Tuesdays: 3:30pm-10:00pm

Benefits

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401K
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Paid Time Off
  • Group and Voluntary Life
  • Short-Term Disability

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