Recruiting Opportunity Closes: 11.24.2022

Hourly Wage: $20.00

Hours Per Week: 40

Status: Full-Time Non-Exempt

Schedule: Swing Shift 2PM-1030PM

Number of Positions: 1

Job Title: Resident Assistant

Work Location: SAFE Shelter

Reports to: Operations Manager

The Salvation Army Mission 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.

Application Instructions:

Complete the online job application, upload a resume.

To apply online go to: Resident Assistant - Full Time Swing Shift

To apply in person go to 30 SW 2nd Ave, Portland, OR 97204. Bring a resume and complete the job application provided to you. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.

Questions, contact Kristi Bugge at kristi.bugge@usw.salvationarmy.org or call (503) 724-2110. Ms. Bugge is the sole point of contact for questions regarding this position.

Recruiting Accommodation Statement:

To obtain assistance with accommodations related to the American’s with Disabilities Act (ADA) concerning your application process, please contact 1-888-887-6528 or email thq.reporting.line@usw.salvationarmy.org, attention Eric Hansen or Sheila Jordan.

COVID-19

The Salvation Army will comply with all governmental orders and any contractual obligations relative to COVID-19 safety measures, including mandatory vaccination of staff, if required. The Salvation Army will consider requests for exemptions from any such requirements on either religious or medical grounds.

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Education and Work Experience:

General duties:

• Monitor the front door for safety and security
• Answer main phone line
• Minor cleaning including, sweeping, and mopping
• Provide refreshments for residents
• Foster a peaceful, dignified community environment for program participants.
• Attend all-staff meetings once a month
• Greet residents, volunteers, donors, and deliveries
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

The candidate must have the capacity to serve diverse people in a culturally sensitive and non-discriminatory manner. The successful candidate will demonstrate good oral communication skills. Basic computer skills are necessary for emailing. The individual hired for this position cannot participate in any form of substance abuse or show evidence of abuse while performing their duties or while present on Salvation Army property.

Nondiscrimination:

The successful candidate for this position will acknowledge and support the faith-based mission and vision of The Salvation Army and its volunteers while fully implementing governmental and public sector funding and fair housing non-discrimination policies.

Physical Requirements:

Position may require long periods of sitting at a desk using a computer and telephone.

Must be able to walk, sit, stand, and bend, on an intermittent or sometimes continuous basis. Must be able to use stairs. Must occasionally lift and move up to 25 lbs.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, hand or feel objects, tools, or controls; to talk or hear; reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.

Working Conditions:

Must be able to work with minimal supervision and be comfortable working with a high degree of independence. May be required to make independent decisions that may involve unique or unusual situations and/or complex issues.

This position has access to confidential and private information. It is essential that confidentiality and privacy be observed. An understanding of professional boundaries is required.

Miscellaneous:

The Salvation Army does have a dress code, which will be shared with the successful candidate at the time of employment.

The candidate chosen for this position will be required to pass a criminal history information check. Conviction of a crime will not automatically preclude employment. The circumstances involved in the conviction(s) will be considered.

As with any employment position, it is impossible to predict the many requests and assignments that can and will be made on an employee. This is the case with this position. Flexibility and a cooperative spirit are crucial characteristics of the person who holds this important position and for the successful operation of The Salvation Army services. The Salvation Army reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. The Salvation Army's facilities are a smoke and drug free work environment for all employees and volunteers.

Qualified individuals must be able to perform the duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order to meet the requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests as long as the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.