Job Description
About Us:
VOALA
Helping Our Most Vulnerable Change Their Life Stories
Volunteers of America is a non-profit human services organization committed to serving people in need, strengthening families, and building communities.
VOA
– LA provides a variety of social services to Los Angeles area communities such as Head Start programs, Upward Bound college prep programs, veterans’ services, homeless shelters, low-income housing program as well as drug and alcohol rehabilitation.
Learn more at www.voala.org .
T-House GPD
VOALA’s Grant & Per Diem (GPD) program provides transitional housing to Veterans experiencing homelessness.
VOALA’s approach in our GPD program is to provide intensive case management using Housing First, Harm Reduction and Motivational Interviewing methodologies.
We provide wraparound supportive services which include permanent housing placement, life skills training, personal finance, nutritional guidance, job training and placement through HVRP, and peer support meetings.
JOB SUMMARY AND PURPOSE
The Lead Monitor will arrange, coordinate, supervise, mentor, and oversee the Monitor’s efforts to provide security of the program premises, and safety for program clients, visitors and employees.
The Lead Monitor shall provide Safety Training to the Monitor staff, and provide ongoing safety oversight.
The Lead Monitor performs Monitor duties on behalf of program clients/participants, as well as leading and training Monitors.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Assign shifts, ensure that Monitors are scheduled around the clock, plan personal shifts to observe each shift during the week.
Train Monitors in program operations, safety, and security expectations and procedures.
Oversee operations for safety practices, provide ongoing safety leadership.
SHELTER ENTRANCE MONITORING: The front door to the shelter is the only permitted entrance and exit for participants, employees, partners, and vendors.
Monitor and authorize entrance and departure of employees, participants, visitors, guest and other persons to guard against theft and maintain security of premises.
BAG & PERSON SCREENING: Monitors search all participants’ person and belongings being brought into the shelter each time a participant enters.
This is a critical step in ensuring the safety and security of everyone.
It is important to treat every participant with equal dignity and professionalism every time they are screened.
Patrol premises to prevent and detect signs of intrusion and ensure security of doors, windows, and gates, etc.
walking the facility and making reports as needed.
SHELTER SAFETY: While patrolling observe Shelter to ensure safe operations; report and correct any spills, unsafe working conditions, or defective equipment.
Know location of fire exits, be prepared to assist participants in case of any emergency.
Monitor clients and conduct room checks; maintain records of client compliance of program rules, report to clinical/case management staff, assist clinical/case management staff as required.
Call police or fire department in cases of emergency, such as fire or presence of unauthorized clients/persons.
As a non-profit agency, VOALA must utilize all limited resources effectively and protect from theft loss or damage to the shelter’s assets.
Report all suspicious events to direct supervisor.
Responsible to complete written reports and incidents logs of daily activities and irregularities, such as: unusual occurrences, equipment or property damage, theft, and presence of unauthorized persons.
ACT AS A ROLE MODEL FOR PARTICIPANTS AT ALL TIMES.
Learn, understand and practice the professionalism expected – Put clients’/participants’ needs first.
CLIENT/PARTICIPANT SUPPORT: Answer telephones and take messages for clients and staff, monitor doors and greet visitors.
Maintain office housekeeping; verifies all common areas, laundry areas and restrooms are clean and disinfected & fully operational Assist shelter staff during provision of services to clients/participants, including set-up for classes, meetings, meals, recreation, and other shelter events.
Inputs required data to computer systems and logs Other duties that may arise to support program goals.
Qualifications
REQUIREMENTS:
Must be able to pass a fingerprint clearance, background check, including criminal history, personal references, employment and education verifications
EDUCATION:
High School diploma or GED Within 30 days of hire, must successfully complete VOALA safety training.
EXPERIENCE:
One year of experience in the general security field, and/or social services/human services, and/or customer service experience.
One Year of proven college coursework, can substitute for the experience requirement.
KNOWLEDGE:
Must be able to pass a fingerprint clearance, background check, including criminal history, personal references, employment and education verifications
TECHNOLOGY SKILLS:
Basic Microsoft operating system skills: Outlook, Office, Word, Excel.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Ability to perform under circumstances of possible emotional stress and conflict, including dealing with un-cooperative clients.
Must be able to work flexible schedule (evenings and weekends required) Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards, with or without reasonable accommodation, including meeting qualitative and quantitative productivity standards.
Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards.
COMPETENCIES:
Patient, able to be a calming influence in stressful situations.
Build rapport with those encountered in all aspects the work day.
Build trust, act trustworthy Follow instructions and VOALA procedures Apply principles of professional boundaries and ethics to on the job situations Able to de-escalate threatening/volatile situations with clients, or in the workplace
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience in a group residential setting is preferred.
Experience serving the homeless is preferred.
Related experience in a mental health or substance abuse treatment setting, or other group residential program.
Volunteers of America is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law
This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form 1-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (OHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment.