Respite Monitors

Company: The Excalibur Group
Location: Washington
Posted on: November 1, 2024

Job Description:

The Excalibur Group is currently seeking Respite Monitors in Washington, DC to provide care and support for DC residents at shelters throughout the district.*DC RESIDENTS AND BILINGUAL CANDIDATES PREFERREDPrimary Location:

• Candidates must originate from the Washington DC area.
• Job sites will be in Washington DC.
• Job sites are subject to change or be added based on client needs and continued employment requires you to be able to work on site.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Receive and welcome guests at shelter locations.
  • Follows prescribed procedures for safe meal and snack service.
  • Serves food items to guests, in accordance with specific instructions.
  • Safely transport and guide shelter guests to/from partner organization, shelter locations, off-site appointments, and travel hubs.
  • Assist with ensuring guests have sufficient basic needs for their onward travel.
  • Organize and distribute inventory as appropriate for operational needs.
  • Assist with physical inventory of specific shelter items.
  • Interact with guests to support a welcoming environment, and direct questions and requests to the appropriate team member.
  • Work in an environment that is fast paced, completing multiple tasks efficiently, safely while meeting stringent timelines.
  • Handle requests in a timely and efficient manner.
  • Observe and take appropriate measures to clean and sanitize as recommended for congregant environments to prevent and mitigate communicable diseases.
  • Support survivors in crisis with empathy while maintaining professional boundaries.
  • Communicate clearly, effectively, and professionally with others, verbally and in writing.
  • Perform administrative duties in support of an assigned area of responsibility.
  • Maintain that guests follow all health and safety protocols including COVID protocols, including cleaning/sanitizing of vehicles and all shelter spaces.
  • Maintain a safe and clean space; indoors and outdoors.
  • Assist with ensuring guests have sufficient basic needs for their onward travel.
  • Maintain a clean and tidy environment at all shelter locations, assist with cleaning and sanitizing the building.QUALIFICATIONS
    • High School Diploma or GED.
    • Three years' experience in providing direct care to vulnerable populations.
    • Experience working in a residential setting.
    • Ability and willingness to perform light housekeeping and lifting up to 30 pounds.
    • Proficiency across the following skills:
      • Verbal and written communications.
      • Collaboration.
      • Organization.
      • Use of computer technology for basic communication and work products.Preferred Qualifications:
        • Professional Registration or Certification including Project Management.
        • Fluency in Spanish (bilingual English and Spanish).
        • DC residents will receive priority.HOW TO APPLYIf interested in this opportunity, please apply on our website by visiting .**The Excalibur Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.**
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