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 PREFERRED
Primary 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 APPLY
If interested in this opportunity, please apply on our website by visiting www.theexcaliburgroup.com.
**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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