11306 - Client Aide - SC/Salvation Village-HP - Los Angeles California

Company: The Salvation Army USA Western Territory
Location: Los Angeles, California
Posted On: 05/13/2024

DescriptionMission Statement:
The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
Position Summary
The Client Aide provides general oversight of residents and rooms, checking in and discharges of residents, and evaluates and reports on resident's condition to the Program Manager, Case Manager, and Lead Client Aide. The Client Aide is also responsible for assisting staff in the completion of documentation and tracking resident's progress upon discharge and follow-ups.
Essential Functions

• Provide professional, compassionate, and safe care for all residents. Respond to clients' needs promptly, professionally, and with great courtesy. Provide support to all residents.
  
• General monitoring of clients to ensure that a safe, quiet, and friendly atmosphere is maintained.
  
• Explain rules and procedures to all clients.
  
• Ensure client adherence to program policies and procedures.
  
• Complete intakes as needed.
  
• Enter and update all HMIS data as needed.
  
• Follow all program rules and TSA policies and procedures.
  
• Complete all intake forms and records, establishing an individual resident file for new intakes.
  
• Complete all daily logs, gather all needed signatures, and give complete end-of-shift reports to the oncoming shift and to the Program Manager.
  
• Monitor the house and residents, make rounds as directed by your supervisor.
  
• Document and report unusual occurrences, incidents, and injuries.
  
• Ensure that resident's rooms are neat and clean, hallways are free of obstructions and other safety hazards.
  
• Provide appropriate involvement in coordination with other staff so that safety and security measures are adhered.
  
• Maintain security inside and outside of the building.
  
• Respond promptly and appropriately to emergency situations.
  
• Maintain resident confidentiality at all times.
  
• Assist Case Managers in completing documentation and tracking residents upon discharge.
  
• Answer and direct incoming calls to the appropriate individuals in a courteous and professional manner.
  
• Monitor client's medication.
  
• Assist with kitchen duties as needed.
  
• Assist with cleaning common areas daily, room turnovers, house laundry, and donations.
  
• Ability to work an irregular schedule with varying hours as needed
  
• Other duties as assigned by your immediate supervisor and/or management personnel.
  
• All duties will be performed in a courteous manner, allowing clients and staff to maintain a healthy sense of self-worth.
  
  Qualifications
  BehaviorsLoyal - Shows firm and constant support to a causeTeam Player - Works well as a member of a groupDedicated - Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
  MotivationsAbility to Make an Impact - Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
  EducationHigh School or Equivalent (required)
  ExperienceKnowledge and sensitivity regarding issues of homelessness, mental health, and chronic illness. Basic information of blood borne infection and universal precautions including the use of protective devices. Must be culturally sensitive and nonjudgmental. High School Diploma or GED Required, A.A. or B.A. /B.S. highly preferred. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred. (required)
  Licenses & CertificationsDriver's License (required)
  Skills
  • CPR/AED (required)
    
    Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) More...

        

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