Support Staff (Part-Time) bei Sponsors, Inc.

Description

Sponsors Purpose:

Sponsors seeks to improve outcomes and opportunities for individuals with conviction histories and to assist individuals releasing from incarceration in their successful reintegration to our community. Sponsors is nationally recognized as a model utilizing best practice in reentry services. 

Sponsors Values:

• Empowerment: We support each individual in making their own choices to lead their best life.
• Dignity: We respect and believe in the goodness of every person.
• Community: We are stronger when everyone is able to fully participate and contribute. 

 Position Hours 

This posting is for a part-time on call position with a minimum of 13 hours. 

Regular shift hours will fall between 6am and 11am and between the days of Monday through Thursday. Additional shifts may be expected as needed based on department needs.  

Position Reporting:

This position reports to the Support Staff Supervisor. 

Job Responsibilities:

Monitor common areas and individual housing units to ensure the safety, security and cleanliness of the facility.  

Provide support services to program participants as assigned.  

Ensure the safety and security of the Transitional Housing Program throughout the overnight shift when assigned.  

Intra-Agency collaboration and communication. 

Other Duties as Assigned. 

Requirements

Skills and Knowledge:

• Ability to work independently with little supervision 
• May work nights/weekends and holidays depending on assigned shift 
• Knowledge of general safety procedures 
• Dependable and responsive to available on-call hours 
• Preferred experience in a social advocacy role 
• Understanding of post-incarceration reentry program support 

Education and Experience:

• High school equivalency
• 1 year of customer service or support work experience with a social services agency preferred.  

Work Environment:

• Shared common office desk or workstation and office equipment 
• Multi-building campus with participant housing and common areas 
• Occasionally working in refrigerated or freezer area to store and retrieve food items 
• Shift assignment may require overnight facility oversight and participant interactions 

Physical Demands:

• Walking up and down stairs 
• Sitting for extended periods of time 
• Walking and standing indoors and outdoors in changing climates 
• Ability to carry up to 25 lbs. up and down stairs 

We have two campuses differentiated primarily by male-identifying and female-identifying participants. Due to the sensitive nature of some position duties, preference for gender alignment of staff with program participants may be considered when necessary. We will consider gender demographics only for the purpose of assignment to a campus and not any other form of discrimination according to law.

The perks of being a Sponsors Team Member: 

• Work with an amazing team of passionate, talented and committed individuals. 
• Over 2 weeks of sick?per year. Accrual begins with your first payroll. 
• Candidates who are highly proficient in English and Spanish may be eligible for a 5% bilingual differential pay (certified by examination). 
• 10 paid holidays?plus an additional floating holiday. 
• 401(k) with Sponsors’ contributions as soon as 6 months.  
• Our organization qualifies for Public Student Loan Forgiveness. 
• Regular pay increases, Employee Assistance Program, fun activities, and more. 

How to Apply: 

Applications should be submitted online through our job opportunity webpage. Questions or requests for accommodation should be sent to Sponsors Human Resources Director at [email protected].  

Sponsors is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, equitable, and multicultural work environment. We are stronger and more effective because of the diverse life experiences of our staff. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. Individuals with conviction histories are encouraged to apply.