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Housing Advocate Dorm Lead

Housing Advocate Dorm Lead

The Road HomeSalt Lake City, UT, US
17 hours ago
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Who We Are The Road Home was founded in 1923 and has been a leader in the endeavor to end homelessness for over 100 years.

We provide low-barrier emergency shelters, supportive services, and housing-focused-minded rental assistance that helps individuals and families step out of homelessness and back into the community. We are seeking compassionate and empathetic individuals who are interested in making a difference in the lives of others and their community.    The Road Home is an Equal Opportunity Employer Our mission to help people experiencing homelessness is strengthened by a highly qualified team with a variety of perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences.

We are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique strengths.

We welcome applicants from all walks of life who share our passion for ending homelessness, collaboration, and compassion.

Together, we can create a supportive environment where every voice is heard, and every person has the opportunity to succeed.

The Road Home is a 501c3 non-profit social services agency whose mission is to help people step out of homelessness and back into our community.

Come be part of the solution.

We have a robust, reasonably-priced, and inclusive benefits plan for full and part-time employees (25-40 hours / week) Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision) HSA, FSA, HRA (We reimburse part of your deductible!) Retirement Plan (403B with TRH contribution and match) FREE Life Insurance for employees Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & 12 Public Holidays) One Floating Holiday Per Year Free Short Term & Long Term Disability Employee Assistance Program Free Training & Development Tuition Assistance for a wide variety of classes!

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualifying agency JOB SUMMARY The Housing Advocate Dorm Lead provides compassionate, trauma-informed support to individuals experiencing homelessness by ensuring a safe, clean, and welcoming shelter environment.

This role involves direct guest engagement, monitoring dorms and common areas, and assisting with basic facility upkeep.

The Dorm Lead responds to guest needs, helps resolve conflicts, and collaborates with supervisors and team members to maintain a respectful and inclusive space.

This position is trained in crisis intervention, incident reporting, and best practices, and demonstrates cultural responsiveness and strong boundary-setting skills.

  • Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S.

We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

  • This is an in-person position.
  • Location Pamela Atkinson Resource Center (PARC) 3380 S 1000 W, South Salt Lake, UT 84119 Reports to Housing Advocate Supervisor Position Status Full-Time Shift Day Shift (7 :

  • 00am-3 : 30pm), Swing Shift (3 : 00pm-11 : 30pm) Graveyard Shift (11 : 00pm-7 : 30am) Pay Grade and Starting Salary Grade 5, $17.85 / hour FLSA Status Non-Exempt Essential Duties and Responsibilities  Provide quality, trauma-informed customer service to guests who may be in need of resources in addition to shelter.  Observe and help regulate shelter activities to ensure rules and procedures are followed.  Provide clear, specific, and consistent information to residents, including instruction on shelter rules and procedures.  Assist in maintaining a clean and safe facility by identifying special needs and reporting them to a supervisor.
  • This includes basic cleaning tasks such as sweeping, mopping, sanitizing bio spills, and ensuring workspaces are prepared for the next shift.  Maintain a consistent presence in the dorms to engage with guests, respond to needs, and check in on staff stationed in support rooms.  Monitor and address issues related to excessive belongings or food items in the dorms.  Take the lead with your supervisor on dorm cleaning days to ensure the dorm is cleared and that staff understand their duties.  Take the lead in performing thorough rounds of the facility, which includes stocking support rooms, checking in with staff, and inspecting dorms, bathrooms, and common areas for maintenance or safety concerns.  Answer phones, take accurate messages, and respond to inquiries from the public.  Attend mandatory agency trainings, including Trauma-Informed Care, Housing Focused, De-escalation, Suicide Prevention, CPR, and more.   Participate in emergency drills and environmental safety activities, as required.  Follow all agency protocols for security, safety, and sanitation to maintain a clean and secure environment for guests and staff.

  • Other duties as assigned.
  • Reasonable accommodations may be considered to enable all individuals to perform these essential functions, so please still apply.  Promoting Best Practice   Actively engage with and honor the unique backgrounds, identities, and experiences of all individuals we serve.   Advance the agency’s commitment to honoring diverse ethnic and cultural heritages through daily actions that foster genuine belonging.   Implement Housing Focused principles, risk management strategies, and high-access services as foundational to our mission.  Maintain healthy boundaries using trauma-informed approaches in all interactions.
  • Must pass a pre-employment background check and drug screening.    Education and Experience  Experience working with diverse and / or vulnerable populations is preferred.   High School Diploma or GED is preferred.  Skills and Expectations  Demonstrate emotional regulation to remain calm and professional during high-pressure situations and unpredictable situations.   Engage respectfully and effectively with people of all races, socio-economic backgrounds, and cultures.  Exercise proper discretion and independent judgment to make sound decisions, at times without immediate supervision.  Actively listen, demonstrate empathy, and provide supportive assistance to guests.  Work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and skillfully manage multiple tasks.  Set and maintain healthy boundaries with guests while consistently demonstrating respect and empathy.  Utilize knowledge of community resources and connect guests with relevant support services.  Strong boundary-setting skills and demonstrate the ability to set and maintain appropriate boundaries with guests.  Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse populations.  Provide thoughtful and attentive customer service by communicating clearly and handling difficult situations with professionalism, patience, and empathy.  Use basic computer programs (email, spreadsheets, and more) and have basic computer skills.   Ability to accept supervision, direction, and feedback with openness.  Be reliable, dependable, and consistent in attendance.  Physical and Equipment Requirements  Ability to lift and move heavy items up to 50 pounds.   Ability to sit, stand, and move for at least an hour at a time or more.   Ability to bend, squat, kneel, twist, push, and pull to perform job functions.  Ability to use stairs or steps.  Wear OSHA-required protective gear for safety.  Powered by JazzHR
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