Warming Station Attendant
Location
Allentown, PA | United States
Job description
Greater Valley YMCA - Allentown Branch is looking to hire an Warming Station Attendant !
ABOUT Greater Valley YMCA
Greater Valley YMCA is a charitable, nonprofit organization committed to strengthening our communities through membership and programs that foster youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility for all . If you are interested in contributing to the largest Youth focused non-profit in the country, please read on!
Warming Station Attendant Salary : $15.00 - $16.50 per hour
Warming Station Attendant Hours : Seasonal through April 15, 2024: 6:30pm - 10:00pm (Available Monday - Sunday), 6:30pm - 11:15pm (Available Monday - Sunday), 11:00pm - 7:00am (Available Monday - Sunday) Holidays required. Part Time and Full Time availability
Warming Station Attendant Responsibilities :
- Provides building security walk through at start and/or end of shift
- Provides supervision to participants utilizing the warming station during operational hours
- Assists with intake/outtake of guests
- Assists in the delivery of all meals provided through the YMCA food program, snacks, dinner, coffee
- Assists in the supervision of guest showers
- Responsible for upkeep of daily laundering of towels, sheets, blankets, and necessary program supplies
- Assists in the restocking of supplies for daily program needs: laundry, food, beverage
- Administers nightly smoking breaks
- Ensures program compliance with all policies and procedures
- Ensures safety and security of facilities and guests
- Implements Warming Station rules and guest restrictions
- Ensures station is clean and manages custodial duties as appropriate
- Remains awake during overnight hours of position to ensure supervision of guests
- Provides fellowship and interaction with guests
- Snow removal may be required, as necessary
- Fills in of normal work schedule as needed
- Must plan to report to scheduled shift regardless of weather conditions
- Assists in the completion of intake paperwork
- Performs other duties as assigned and in accordance with the Chart of Work
Warming Station Attendant Qualifications :
- Associate degree in human services or Social Work preferred
- One or more years of related experience in non-profit
- Previous experience with the homeless population preferred, not required
- Must be able to independently problem-solve, manage a variety of circumstances while remaining calm in potentially tricky situations
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Ability to work with integrity, discretion, and a professional approach, maintaining confidentiality, as necessary
- Bi-lingual (Spanish) preferred, but not required
- Prefer knowledge of, and previous experience with, diverse populations (language, culture, race, physical ability, sexual orientation)
- Must have comfort working on a computer or personal device for guest background checks
- Previous experience with mental health/drug addiction issues, preferred
- Must complete Safe Serv certification
- Must complete CPR with AED, First Aid and NARCAN Training prior to start of position and maintain
- Must complete all Praesidium and Y Link training prior to first scheduled shift
Warming Station Attendant Benefits:
- Free Membership to the Y
- Training & Development
- Wellness Resources
Salary: $15.00 - $16.50 per hour
Job Type: Seasonal
YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer All Qualified Women, Minorities, Persons with Disabilities, and US Veterans Encouraged to Apply
ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?
If you feel that you would be right for this nonprofit job, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application . We look forward to meeting you!
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