Program Advocate, Single Adult Shelter - Part-time
divdivp style='margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;' id="isPasted"strongspan style='font-size:16px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'Summary:/span/strongspan style='font-size:16px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'nbsp;Oversee shelter operations during working hours while maintaining a safe and secure environment./span/pp style='margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:11.25pt;font-size:11.0pt;line-height:normal;background:white;'strongspan style='font-size:16px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'Why Work for SMOC?/span/strong/pul style="list-style-type: disc;margin-left: 0.25in;"lispan style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;font-size:16px;'Paid Time Off: All full-time employees can accrue up to 3 weeks of vacation, and 2 weeks of sick time and are eligible for 12 paid holidays during their first year of employment./span/lilispan style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;font-size:16px;'Employer-paid Life Insurance amp; ADamp;D and Long-Term Disability for full-time employees./span/lilispan style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;font-size:16px;'Comprehensive Benefits Package including Medical Plans through Mass General Brigham with an HRA Employer cost-sharing program, Dental Plans with Orthodontic Coverage, and EyeMed Vision Insurance available to full-time employees./span/lilispan style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;font-size:16px;'403(B) Retirement Plan with a company match starting on day one for all full-time and part-time employees./span/lilispan style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;font-size:16px;'Additional voluntary benefits including; Term and Whole Life Insurance, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital indemnity, and Short-Term Disability./span/lilispan style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;font-size:16px;'Flexible Spending Accounts, Dependent Care Accounts, Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement and more./span/li/ulp style='margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;margin-top:12.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;font-size:11.0pt;line-height:normal;'strongspan style='font-size:16px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'Primary Responsibilities:/span/strong/pul style="list-style-type: disc;"lispan style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;font-size:16px;'Be alert to shelter surroundings and be responsive to any issues that occur during each shift./span/lilispan style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;font-size:16px;'Maintain the safety of clients and staff during each shift./span/lilispan style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;font-size:16px;'Check with other staff and read log for information pertinent to previous shift./span/lilispan style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;font-size:16px;'Maintain appropriate logs and files for each shift./span/lilispan style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;font-size:16px;'Report problems and rule infraction to Program Director through written log. nbsp;Report emergencies immediately to appropriate supervisor./span/lilispan style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;font-size:16px;'Attending regular staff meetings and participating in appropriate training./span/lilispan style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;font-size:16px;'Treat each guest with dignity and respect, maintain guest confidentiality and establish appropriate boundaries with clients./span/lilispan style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;font-size:16px;'Ensure rounds are done every 15 minutes./span/lilispan style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;font-size:16px;'Engage all clients by understanding and addressing their needs whether within or outside the scope of work./span/lilispan style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;font-size:16px;'Attend amp; participate in team meetings as requested and communicate effectively with clients and staff in other areas./span/lilispan style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;font-size:16px;'Maintain confidentiality of client, employee and agency information in accordance with federal and state laws and funder requirements./span/lilispan style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;font-size:16px;'Ensure compliance with program/department, agency and/or funder requirements, as well as SMOC policies amp; procedures./span/lilispan style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;font-size:16px;'Other duties as assigned./span/li/ulp style='margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;line-height:normal;'strongspan style='font-size:16px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'nbsp;/span/strong/pp style='margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;line-height:normal;'strongspan style='font-size:16px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'Knowledge and Skill Requirements:/span/strong/pp style='margin-right:0in;margin-left:.5in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;font-size:11.0pt;line-height:normal;'strongspan style='font-size:16px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'nbsp;/span/strong/pul style="list-style-type: disc;"lispan style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;font-size:16px;'Minimum 2 years sobriety/span/lilispan style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;font-size:16px;'CPR and First Aid Certified/span/lilispan style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;font-size:16px;'Demonstrated sensitivity to the needs of low income./span/lilispan style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;font-size:16px;'Excellent interpersonal skills/span/lilispan style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;font-size:16px;'Ability to respond in crisis situations./span/lilispan style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;font-size:16px;'Knowledge of substance abuse and mental illness preferred./span/lilispan style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;font-size:16px;'Basic computer skills to maintain training as assigned.nbsp;/span/li/ulp style='margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;'strongnbsp;/strong/pp style='margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;'strongOrganizational Relationship:nbsp;/strongDirectly reports to Program Director./pp style='margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;line-height:normal;'strongspan style='font-size:16px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'nbsp;/span/strong/pp style='margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;line-height:normal;'strongspan style='font-size:16px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'Physical Requirement: /span/strongspan style='font-size:16px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'Ability to lift 50lbs or more. Ability to ascend and descend stairs./span/pp style='margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;'strongspan style="color:black;"nbsp;/span/strong/pp style='margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;'strongWorking Conditions:/strong As part of the responsibilities of this position, the Program Advocate will have direct or incidental contact with clients served by SMOC in various programs funded or administered through the Executive Office of Health and Human Services. nbsp;A successful background check is required./pp style='margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;font-size:11.0pt;line-height:normal;'strongspan style='font-size:16px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'nbsp;/span/strong/pp style='margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;font-size:11.0pt;line-height:normal;'strongspan style='font-size:16px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'Remote Work Option: /span/strongspan style='font-size:16px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'Remote work is permissible in some positions at SMOC depending on the key functions and responsibilities. The Program Advocate position is eligible to work from home strong0%/strong of the week in scheduling coordination with the department manager./span/ppbr/p/div/div br/4pm-12am ; Wednesday - Sundaybr/40 divdivp style='margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;' id="isPasted"strongspan style='font-size:16px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'Summary:/span/strongspan style='font-size:16px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'nbsp;Oversee shelter operations during working hours while maintaining a safe and secure environment./span/pp style='margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:11.25pt;font-size:11.0pt;line-height:normal;background:white;'strongspan style='font-size:16px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'Why Work for SMOC?/span/strong/pul style="list-style-type: disc;margin-left: 0.25in;"lispan style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;font-size:16px;'Paid Time Off: All full-time employees can accrue up to 3 weeks of vacation, and 2 weeks of sick time and are eligible for 12 paid holidays during their first year of employment./span/lilispan style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;font-size:16px;'Employer-paid Life Insurance amp; ADamp;D and Long-Term Disability for full-time employees./span/lilispan style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;font-size:16px;'Comprehensive Benefits Package including Medical Plans through Mass General Brigham with an HRA Employer cost-sharing program, Dental Plans with Orthodontic Coverage, and EyeMed Vision Insurance available to full-time employees./span/lilispan style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;font-size:16px;'403(B) Retirement Plan with a company match starting on day one for all full-time and part-time employees./span/lilispan style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;font-size:16px;'Additional voluntary benefits including; Term and Whole Life Insurance, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital indemnity, and Short-Term Disability./span/lilispan style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;font-size:16px;'Flexible Spending Accounts, Dependent Care Accounts, Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement and more./span/li/ulp style='margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;margin-top:12.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;font-size:11.0pt;line-height:normal;'strongspan style='font-size:16px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'Primary Responsibilities:/span/strong/pul style="list-style-type: disc;"lispan style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;font-size:16px;'Be alert to shelter surroundings and be responsive to any issues that occur during each shift./span/lilispan style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;font-size:16px;'Maintain the safety of clients and staff during each shift./span/lilispan style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;font-size:16px;'Check with other staff and read log for information pertinent to previous shift./span/lilispan style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;font-size:16px;'Maintain appropriate logs and files for each shift./span/lilispan style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;font-size:16px;'Report problems and rule infraction to Program Director through written log. nbsp;Report emergencies immediately to appropriate supervisor./span/lilispan style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;font-size:16px;'Attending regular staff meetings and participating in appropriate training./span/lilispan style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;font-size:16px;'Treat each guest with dignity and respect, maintain guest confidentiality and establish appropriate boundaries with clients./span/lilispan style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;font-size:16px;'Ensure rounds are done every 15 minutes./span/lilispan style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;font-size:16px;'Engage all clients by understanding and addressing their needs whether within or outside the scope of work./span/lilispan style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;font-size:16px;'Attend amp; participate in team meetings as requested and communicate effectively with clients and staff in other areas./span/lilispan style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;font-size:16px;'Maintain confidentiality of client, employee and agency information in accordance with federal and state laws and funder requirements./span/lilispan style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;font-size:16px;'Ensure compliance with program/department, agency and/or funder requirements, as well as SMOC policies amp; procedures./span/lilispan style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;font-size:16px;'Other duties as assigned./span/li/ulp style='margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;line-height:normal;'strongspan style='font-size:16px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'nbsp;/span/strong/pp style='margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;line-height:normal;'strongspan style='font-size:16px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'Knowledge and Skill Requirements:/span/strong/pp style='margin-right:0in;margin-left:.5in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;font-size:11.0pt;line-height:normal;'strongspan style='font-size:16px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'nbsp;/span/strong/pul style="list-style-type: disc;"lispan style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;font-size:16px;'Minimum 2 years sobriety/span/lilispan style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;font-size:16px;'CPR and First Aid Certified/span/lilispan style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;font-size:16px;'Demonstrated sensitivity to the needs of low income./span/lilispan style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;font-size:16px;'Excellent interpersonal skills/span/lilispan style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;font-size:16px;'Ability to respond in crisis situations./span/lilispan style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;font-size:16px;'Knowledge of substance abuse and mental illness preferred./span/lilispan style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;font-size:16px;'Basic computer skills to maintain training as assigned.nbsp;/span/li/ulp style='margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;'strongnbsp;/strong/pp style='margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;'strongOrganizational Relationship:nbsp;/strongDirectly reports to Program Director./pp style='margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;line-height:normal;'strongspan style='font-size:16px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'nbsp;/span/strong/pp style='margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;line-height:normal;'strongspan style='font-size:16px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'Physical Requirement: /span/strongspan style='font-size:16px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'Ability to lift 50lbs or more. Ability to ascend and descend stairs./span/pp style='margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;'strongspan style="color:black;"nbsp;/span/strong/pp style='margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;'strongWorking Conditions:/strong As part of the responsibilities of this position, the Program Advocate will have direct or incidental contact with clients served by SMOC in various programs funded or administered through the Executive Office of Health and Human Services. nbsp;A successful background check is required./pp style='margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;font-size:11.0pt;line-height:normal;'strongspan style='font-size:16px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'nbsp;/span/strong/pp style='margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;font-size:11.0pt;line-height:normal;'strongspan style='font-size:16px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'Remote Work Option: /span/strongspan style='font-size:16px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'Remote work is permissible in some positions at SMOC depending on the key functions and responsibilities. The Program Advocate position is eligible to work from home strong0%/strong of the week in scheduling coordination with the department manager./span/ppbr/p/div/div br/4pm-12am ; Wednesday - Sundaybr/40
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