Advocacy Resource Center

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Position medium with lifting of 50 pounds maximum and lifting/carrying up to 25 pounds. Physical factors include constant sitting, use of hearing, smell, near/midrange/far vision, depth perception, color/field of vision; frequent standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, reaching, bending, and typing; occasional lifting/carrying, pushing/pulling, climbing, crawling and manual handling and driving. Working conditions include occasional exposure to weather, extreme heat/cold, wet/humidity, noise and vibration. Potential hazards include constant exposure to high risk and volatile situations, client contact, computer use; frequent exposure to chemicals, insecticides/pesticides, infectious exposure, needles/syringes; occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts and equipment use.

REQUIREMENTS:

Education: High School diploma or equivalent required.
Experience:  No experience required.
Certification/License: Must have a valid driver's license and be insurable by the Sault Tribe Insurance Department. Must comply with annual driver's license review and insurability standards with the Sault Tribe Insurance Department.  Will be required to undergo and successfully pass a background check. Must maintain a good moral character standing. Will be required to complete and pass pre-employment drug testing.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Basic knowledge of or ability to learn about domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking required. Knowledge of or ability to learn Company policies and procedures required. Must be able to maintain safety in the shelter for both residents and team members. Must be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Must be able to work with minimal supervision. Must maintain confidentiality. Must be able to exhibit patience, maintain self-discipline and objectivity. Must be able to work under pressure and handle difficult situations.  Must be able to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with supervisor personnel, coworkers and the general public. Must be flexible and available to work various shifts, including nights, weekends and holidays. Native American preferred.

$15.85 per hour

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (includes, but is not limited to, the following)

• Monitors cameras and video equipment to maintain a safe and peaceful environment.
• Completes emergency intake processes to admit clients into shelter.
• Ensures compliance with established rules and procedures by clients.
• Completes incident reports and records a descriptive narrative of incidents that require follow-up by Shelter Manager.
• Reports various concerns to Shelter Manager.
• Cleans and maintains the condition of the shelter.      
• ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES: (includes, but is not limited to, the following)
  • Provides transportation of shelter residents to local service providers.
  • All other job related duties as assigned.
• CONTACTS:
  Immediate peers, peers in other departments, immediate supervisor/manager, customers, outside vendors/service providers and law enforcement personnel.             

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Position light with lifting of 20 pounds and frequent lifting/carrying up to 10 pounds. Physical factors include constant typing and use of hearing, near/midrange/far vision, depth perception, color/field of vision; frequent standing, walking, driving, typing; occasional pushing/pulling, climbing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, manual handling, use of smell and bending. Working conditions include occasional exposure to weather, extreme heat/cold, wet/humidity, and noise and air quality. Potential hazards include constant computer use; frequent client contact and potential exposure to high-risk and volatile situations, infectious exposure, needles/syringes, and equipment use.

REQUIREMENTS:
Education: High School diploma or G.E.D required.
Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience working in an office environment and 1 year working in the social service field or with a victim services program required.
Certification/License: Will be required to undergo and successfully pass a background check. Must maintain a good moral character standing. Must have a valid driver's license and be insurable by the Sault Tribe Insurance Department. Must comply with annual license review and insurability standards. Will be required to complete and pass pre-employment drug testing.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Must have working knowledge and be able to use word processing and spreadsheet and database software. Must have working knowledge and be able to use office equipment such as faxes, copiers, and phone systems. Knowledge of general office procedures. Must have good typing, proofreading, and telephone etiquette skills. Must have excellent communication skills and be able to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing. Must have excellent public relations/customer services skills and exhibit a friendly and positive attitude and establish and maintain effective communication with co-workers, supervisors, and guests. Must be able to work with little or no supervision. Must be able to work in high-stress environments and handle difficult situations. Must maintain confidentiality. Native American preferred.