Community Resources Porter

SOME (So Others Might Eat) provides material aid and comfort to our vulnerable neighbors in the District of Columbia, helping them to break the cycle of poverty and homelessness through programs and services that save lives, improve lives, and help to transform the lives of individuals and families, their communities, and the systems and structures that affect them. We meet immediate needs with food, clothing, and healthcare, and offer the tools one needs to live with hope, dignity, and greater independence.

Compensation:

We offer our employees a competitive compensation and benefits package that reflects our organizational culture, mission, and core values. The hourly range for this position is $19.46 to $20.58 and is commensurate with experience.

Position Description: The Community Resources Porter is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the shower department and ensuring a clean, welcoming environment for guests. This includes maintaining the cleanliness of waiting areas, performing daily cleaning tasks, and collecting trash in the surrounding neighborhood to support a safe and sanitary community space.

Schedule: Mondays, 7:00 am 1:00 pm & Tuesday - Thursday, 7:00 am - 11:00 am (22 hours per week)

Required: Some HS Education or GED; 1-3 yrs. customer service experience; experience providing services to the homeless

Required License/Certification: CPR/First-Aid.

Expected Contributions: Grounds Maintenance

• Walk the neighborhood around SOME and pick up small trash
• Properly dispose of all trash items in the SOME dumpster
• Notify the city of large items that need to be picked up
• Engage with neighborhood residents and answer questions about SOME, as needed

Shower Operations Management

• Oversee and run shower operations within the allotted time
• Male Shower Attendants coordinate showers for Men and Transgender Men; Female Shower Attendants coordinate showers for Women and Transgender Women
• Dispense hygiene items to clients and collect after usage
• Wash and clean laundry items
• Maintain and upkeep the waiting area
• Maintain the cleanliness of ramps and outdoor areas
• Clean bathroom stalls
• Maintain statistics on shower usage
• Monitor personal items as clients shower
• Report any breakage
• Report unsafe or violent situations in a professional manner
• Assist with dining operations, as needed
• Notify Public Safety employees when assistance is needed

Additional Requirements

• Mailroom duties as needed
• Participates in required training and development activities
• Fully cooperates with the organization's compliance and continuous quality improvement (CQI) program
• Creates a safe work environment and uses sound judgment in interactions with clients and staff to maintain safety
• Performs other related duties as assigned
• Reports to work on time daily and uses the time clock appropriately

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge of SOME Programs and services
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Mission-oriented
• Customer service skills to interact with neighborhood residents
• Conflict resolution skills
• Able to communicate with diverse audiences
• Flexibility with the ability to multitask despite competing priorities
• Ability to use tact and respect to address client concerns
• An attention to detail

Reports To: In-Kind Services Manager

Physical Demands: Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds. May be required to stand for long periods.

Position Designation: This position is designated as Safety Sensitive. You may be subject to drug testing before or during your employment with SOME. In this position, you may be disqualified from employment based on the presence of marijuana in test results, even if you possess a medical card authorizing the use of medical marijuana.

SOME, Inc. is a proactive equal-opportunity employer. We ensure that all qualified applicants are considered for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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