Top 15 Shelter support worker Jobs in Pontiac, Mi

Housing Advocate (FT Afternoon)
Neighborhood Service Organization —Detroit, MI
- Full-time
- Serving
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Writing skills
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Feline Veterinary Support Assistant
All About Animals Rescue —Warren, MI
- $12 - $15 an hour
- Full-time
- Entry level
- Paid time off
- Employee discount
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DVSA Therapist
Haven Inc —Pontiac, MI
- $51,500 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Word
- LPC
- HIPAA
- 401(k) matching
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Case Manager-Care Management Organization-Integrated Services Program (CMO-ISP)
CENTERS FOR FAMILY DEVELOPMENT INCORPORATED —Detroit, MI
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
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Specialist, Intake Services
The Children's Center of Wayne County, Inc. —Detroit, MI
- $30,300 - $36,360 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Mid-level
- Office
- Windows
- 403(b) matching
- Health savings account
Case Manager Social Worker
Trinity Health Michigan —Livonia, MI
- Full-time
- Hospital
- Mid-level
- Children
Social Work Intern-2
Wayne Health —Livonia, MI
- Part-time
- Addiction Medicine
- Bachelor's degree
- Organizational skills
Social Worker II
Wayne Health —Detroit, MI
- Full-time
- Addiction Medicine
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
Case Manager, Intake Services
The Children's Center of Wayne County, Inc. —Detroit, MI
- $42,675 - $51,210 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Mid-level
- Office
- Windows
- 403(b) matching
- Health savings account
Palliative care SW Part time
Trinity Health Michigan —Livonia, MI
- Part-time
- Acute care
- Master of Social Work
- Hospital
Peer Support Specialist (CORE Guide)
firsthand Health —Detroit, MI
- $20 an hour
- Email
- Vital signs
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
- Paid training
- Dental insurance
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LPN - Hurricane Response Bench
Critical Response Strategies, LLC —United States
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Spanish
- CPR Certification
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Housing Advocate (FT Afternoon)

Neighborhood Service Organization -
Detroit, MI

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Job Details

Full-time

Qualifications

Employee relationship building
High school diploma or GED

Full Job Description

Summary:

Work week options: Sun. - Tues. & Thur. - Sat.

Approach and engage shelter clients and activities using Compassionate care approaches and interventions to facilitate and motivate Clients toward permanent housing and positive change. Observes and interacts with Clients throughout the facility to ensure safety and assist with reaching positive program outcomes and supportive services.

Responsibilities:

Practices the NSO’s treatment model, ethics, standards of conduct and procedures.
Committed to continuing professional growth by reading various forms of Organization or professional literature, attending scheduled orientation, training classes, workshops, and cross training by observing groups and staff.
Reports all program information to supervisors or assigned persons based on policies and procedures, including CAM staff and other program teams to be used for housing and program planning. This will include emotionally challenging situations.
Perform intake screening and orientation for new clients entering shelter
Responsible for de-escalating Clients and guiding persons needing crisis assistance and using training, tools, and sound judgement to minimize challenging or aggressive behaviors.
Responsible for monitoring medications as prescribed by medical professionals and following medication monitoring policy.
Responsible for modeling, practicing, supporting, and articulating the NSO’s treatment philosophy to clients, volunteers, donors, and other staff.
Responsible for supporting the completion, accuracy, and documentation of Clients intakes in accordance with NSO’s Documentation Policy.
Responsible for communicating organization procedures and expectations, including Shelter expectations to clients.
Responsible for positive and professional interactions with Clients, coworkers, volunteers, donors and organization partners.
Responsible for assisting in providing and documenting referrals to other community services, appropriate for client support and care.
Assist in providing education, training, and coaching to Clients regarding establishing and maintaining permanent housing.
Responsible for learning and accurately inputting data into the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS).
Committed to solving problems with Clients and other co-workers to ensure a positive and productive working environment.
Maintain positive community relations with key community partnerships including but not limited to law enforcement and community mental health.
Support the facilitation and document all safety drills/tests and actual incidents, including critical incidents, emergency plan drills or actual events and shift logs or report
Perform routine health and safety checks on all shelter clients
Assist in monitoring and maintaining a safe and secure environment
Assist with serving meals to shelter residents
Provide support to clients in achieving independence with activities of daily living, such as hygiene, grooming, and daily routines.
Stock and organize supplies
Assist in maintaining the cleanliness and organization of the building
Accept & organize donated items
Answer and direct phone calls
Track, document, and communicate shelter census and bed inventory
Document incidents clearly and objectively in the form of an Incident Report
Attend monthly staff meetings and individual supervision
Complete all required training courses
Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures and applicable rules and regulations of grantors.
Comply with and adhere to department and NSO policies and procedures.
Performs other duties related to the essential duties of the position and within the individual’s capabilities as assigned by one’s supervisor.

Professional Skills:

Ability to use technology, including Microsoft office, an electronic database.
Ability to document/communicate effectively verbally, in writing, and via email.
Ability to work effectively as a team, demonstrating a professional demeanor and maintaining clear lines of communication with teammates and leadership.
Professionally represent NSO and promote NSO mission and vision statements.
Promote a harmonious work environment.
Ensure consumer satisfaction through process of monitoring, improving, and delivering excellence in program services.
Open to new approaches and taking the steps to increase knowledge, skills and abilities, both from within and outside NSO.
Model the Pillars and guiding principles of NSO at all times.

Candidate Requirements:

High School Diploma or GED
Experience in customer service, human services or related field preferred but not required.
Some completion of college coursework in Social Work, Psychology or related field preferred but not required
Reliable Transportation

Working Conditions and Necessary Capabilities

Works in a homeless shelter type setting; uses a computer, telephone and other office equipment as needed, to perform duties.
The noise level in the work environment is variable, due to frequent contact with consumers
Seeing/vision, talking/speaking and listening/hearing are continuously required.
Ability to stand for long periods of time, walk long distances, bend, stoop, and lift-up to 25lbs.
May have exposure to cleaning chemicals as needed
May have potential exposure to airborne infectious agents, blood and/or bodily fluids during medical emergencies.
Ability to interact with clients using compassion, empathy, dignity, and respect.
Ability to adapt rapidly to changes in environment, policies, and protocols.

Neighborhood Service Organization is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its workforce. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including those with diverse backgrounds and those with disabilities.

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shelter support worker jobs in pontiac, mi

Housing Advocate (FT Afternoon)

Feline Veterinary Support Assistant

DVSA Therapist

Case Manager-Care Management Organization-Integrated Services Program (CMO-ISP)

Specialist, Intake Services

Case Manager Social Worker

Social Work Intern-2

Social Worker II

Case Manager, Intake Services

Palliative care SW Part time

Peer Support Specialist (CORE Guide)

LPN - Hurricane Response Bench

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