POSITION:     Facility Attendants and Facility Security Attendants (multiple, part-time)           Safe Haven, Washington Family Shelter, Welcome Home and Safe Harbor      PAY GRADE:     2  WAGE:                $8.42/hr. (as a minimum)

DUTIES:

• Maintains the general security, cleanliness, and order of the assigned emergency residence facility.

• Monitors the evening/weekend operation of the emergency residential site.

• Responsible for locking and opening the residential site at the appropriate times, daily, and ensures the safety of the residential site and residents.

• Performs light housekeeping activities, such as sweeping, dusting, light bathroom custodial tasks, etc.

• Responds appropriately to emergency situations and makes appropriate entries in the shift log.

• Maintains the cleanliness of all common areas of the site and oversees the residents with cleaning when appropriate.

• Adheres to all policies, laws, regulations and codes of ethics and confidentiality as outlined by federal and state laws, and agency policies and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to read and write and verbally communicate with effectiveness.

• Must successfully obtain Criminal History Clearance from the PA State Police and Child Abuse Clearance from PA Department of Welfare.

• Ability to operate household appliances and general cleaning equipment.

• Ability to move and/or lift program equipment and supplies weighing up to 20 pounds.

• Ability to understand and follow supervisory direction.

• Ability to display an understanding and empathetic attitude when dealing with residents.

• Ability to work shifts and flexibility to change/fill-in, when program needs dictate.

QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS MUST SUBMIT A LETTER OF INTEREST TO THE SOUTHWESTERN PENNSYLVANIA HUMAN SERVICES, INC., OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES, 300 CHAMBER PLAZA, CHARLEROI, PA  15022-1607,  ATTENTION:  DEPARTMENT 1205, NO LATER THAN 5:00 P.M., FRIDAY, MARCH 30, 2012.

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