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