Program Aide I (Part-Time and On-Call) (Domestic Crisis Shelter, Douglas)

Job Description

Job Description

Catholic Community Services of Southern Arizona, Inc. (CCS) is thriving! For 90 years, CCS has focused its mission to strengthen families, support communities, provide compassionate services, and deliver excellence. Providing Help. Creating Hope. Serving All. We credit our continued success to our valuable employees! If you want to make a difference, help people, and serve your community, we want YOU to join our team! For more information visit our website at: soaz.org.OVERVIEWProvides support to staff and participants through answering the crisis line and screening potential participants for admissions. Maintains control over shelter food and supplies, assists with activities and groups, and provides transportation to participants. Position may from time to time be stressful and require a high demand of performance. May perform other duties as assigned.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSPromotes the safety and confidentiality of participants and shelterProvides protection, food, and other basic needs with dignity and respect to program participantsPrepares facility and participants for Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) mealsRecords CACFP meal counts, serves food according to guidelines, and ensures CACFP program complianceUtilizes the "Empowerment Model" of behaviorProvides information regarding resources and referrals to community-based resourcesMonitors the crisis line and assists with participant intakesCollaborates and networks with other agencies in coordinating servicesPromotes the House of Hope Program through community awareness on domestic violenceAccommodates flexible program scheduling; is open to changeProvides feedback of participants' progress in meetings and shift notesAttends weekly staff meetings and required trainingsAdheres to licensure regulations, contract compliances, and program requirementsMaintains and stocks all program formsAssists with the completion of program reportsMay drive agency vehicle on company business May perform other duties as assignedMINIMUM REQUIREMENTSSuitable work experience may be considered as transferable skills in order to meet minimum requirements of the position and will be considered by the Executive Director of Human Resources.High School Diploma or GEDAbility to obtain and maintain CPR, First Aid, Food Handlers Certificate, and TB clearance (employer paid)Proven strong communication skills - oral and written are clear, concise, and in an organized fashion using appropriate style, grammar, and toneAbility to develop and maintain effective working relationships with other staff, officials, community organizations, government agencies, and the general publicAbility to stoop, climb, bend, and reachRequired to lift 35 pounds 20% of the timeREGULATORYMust be at least 18 years of ageValid Arizona driver license and 39-month motor vehicle reportAbility to obtain and maintain Arizona Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card and FBI National Criminal Records History Report (employer paid)Pass pre-employment drug screen (incudes marijuana, regardless of recreational use laws) (employer paid)DESIRED QUALIFICATIONSAssociate 's Degree in related fieldAdditional years of directly-related experienceBilingual in English and Spanish, verbal and writtenThe above statement reflects the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job.We are an Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity Employer for all individuals. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.