Site Assistant - Tanner Project | Assistant in Clerical Job at Mid-Willamette Valley Community Action Agency in Salem OR | 7116469223

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Site Assistant - Tanner Project

Location:

Salem, OR

Description:

This position may provide direct support to sheltering services at Tanner Project, ARCHES Inn, Navigation Center, Day Center, and/or Warming or Cooling centers. Responsibilities include supporting daily operations including cleaning and laundry services, clerical duties, data collection & entry, assisting clients with navigation to resources, and other special projects as needed. There are multiple openings for this position. Candidates must submit application by 5/5/2023 in order to be considered for first round interviews. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED); Two years of work experience in a public or social services role; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Knowledge of/or experience working with the homeless, vulnerable, or at-risk populations is preferred. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Driver qualifications are not required for this position. Candidate must pass a comprehensive MWVCAA background screening prior to employment. Food Handler's Card required or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire. This position is subject to MWVCAA's COVID-19 Vaccination Policy. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITES Must possess basic computer skills and intermediate skills in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook is required. Effective interpersonal communication skills, in both written and oral form. **ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee will also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required. Provides program support, such as: cleaning, site upkeep, laundry and supportive services. Provides client engagement and assistance, including answering the telephone, monitoring client and facility safety. Works with support staff regarding follow-up to services, assisting with meal preparation and distribution; Facilitates access to guest laundry and computers; Opens and distributes incoming mail, handles outgoing mail. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES This job has no supervisory responsibilities. WORK ENVIRONMENT Occasional urgent situations requiring law enforcement involvement and/or paramedic professionals. Close quarters, often with a client population experiencing homelessness, substance use disorders, and/or severe and persistent mental illness, and/or unpredictable behavior. Occasional exposure to bodily fluids and malodorous air. Potential risk of exposure to COVID-19 and other infectious conditions. Face coverings and other PPE may be required. Indoor work environment with frequent interruptions and demands. PHYSICAL & MENTAL DEMANDS Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. Requires the ability to communicate with others and quickly respond to potential emergencies. Requires frequent personal mobility between areas of the shelter and/or sites. Regularly lift and/or move 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Manual dexterity for handling personal items, food, clothing, sacks, carts and use of computers and written in-take processing. Requires frequent moving/walking and standing in the shelter setting and outdoor spaces. Maintains calm disposition and regulates emotions when clients or other may become escalated. Regulates emotions and handles pressures of frequent demands for attention, time, and various work tasks. Ability to accept on-call work, frequently with short notice (for example, same day for a call-out) COVID-19 Alert : This position includes performing essential services during the COVID-19 pandemic and potential exposure to others who may be infected with the virus. I understand that if I receive a positive test, I will report it to HR at XXXX@mwvcaa.org and my supervisor and wait to be released back to work by HR . I also understand that I must use available PPE and practice social distancing whenever possible according to agency policies. MWVCAA is committed to promoting and achieving diversity, equity and inclusion with employees and with those we serve. The agency strives to be an employer of choice with a vision for all people to be respected for their infinite worth, and supported to envision and reach a positive future. MWVCAA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, age, veterans, and people with disabilities or any other protected category. We welcome all people to join us in achieving our Mission. If you require any assistance in the application process, or reasonable accommodations to perform the essential duties of the position, please notify a member of our team at (503) 585-XXXX. **This is a partial list of essential duties and responsibilities. To review the full job description, please apply at mwvcaa.org/careers/. Job Posted by ApplicantPro

Company:

Mid-Willamette Valley Community Action Agency

Posted:

December 26 2023 on ApplicantPro

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Site Assistant - Tanner Project

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