Website Marian's Place- Emergency Shelter
Do you want to make a difference in the lives of homeless youth? Join our amazing Shelter Team and help children, teens, and young adults find safety, build connections, and access the opportunities for growth that they need to thrive. Our comprehensive services prevent young people from becoming homeless, support struggling families, and help vulnerable youth grow into stable and healthy adults.
Our shelter has been operating for thirty years, providing a safe, home-like environment for youth between the ages of 12 and 19 in need of short-term housing. The goal for all the youth in our program is to transition into a safe, long term living environment where they can continue a positive transition into adulthood. The program is staffed twenty-four hours a day. In addition to working with youth on developing a plan for stability, New Beginnings offers clientele a variety of skill-building groups and activities, including recreation, while they are staying with us.
Essential Job Functions:
- Conduct periodic checks to be sure that the Shelter is secure, and residents are safe during the overnight hours.
- Be responsible for doing the laundry and other household duties, including cleaning and light maintenance.
- Assist with the waking of residents and preparation for the day.
- Be responsible for all intakes and/or discharges that occur during shift
- Completion of the maintenance and safety checklist, reporting any issues to the Program Coordinator
- Responsible for dispensing morning medications, checking medication counts and completing monthly medication administration records.
- Reviewing resident files for completeness and accuracy
- Clerical tasks that support shelter staff, i.e. preparing intake folders and daily paperwork, photocopying needed forms and providing up-to-date information for all current residents
- Assist in food preparation according to menus or as requested by other staff or supervisors.
- Assesses and manages crisis situations and behavioral issues.
- Perform other duties as assigned by a supervisor, Program Coordinator or Program Director
Specifications and Qualifications:
Education and Training: Mature adult with at least a High School Diploma or equivalent. Experience with youth in crisis or in a residential setting preferred.
Cognitive Requirements: Good problem solving skills; literacy and general knowledge on at least a high school graduate level.
Physical Requirements: Strength and dexterity to do basic household maintenance; ability to climb stairs.
Benefits
100% paid health for employees,
Dental, life, disability, and long-term care
33 days of accrued earned time per year
403b retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
HOW TO APPLY:
Please submit a cover letter detailing your interest and relevant experience along with your résumé to hr@newbeginmaine.org