Safe Haven Residential Staff

Position Summary

This position is responsible for daily Safe Haven operations including maintaining timely and accurate logs; meal preparation and delivery; crisis intervention; conducting Safe Haven activities; ensuring safety and integrity of Safe Haven space.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Program Management

• Know and comply with policies and procedures of Deborah's Place and the Safe Haven.
• Coordinate the scheduling and training of Safe Haven volunteers.
• Communicate directly and effectively concerns and observations to internal and external service providers.
• Communicate directly and effectively with other Safe Haven staff and residents.
• Ensure program safety, security, cleanliness and integrity of the building during designated hours.

Food Service

• Prepare and serve meals.
• Ensure the proper ordering, stocking and storage of goods.
• Coordinate distribution and storage of donated foods, including pick-ups, produce and Greater Chicago Food Depository.
• Solicit food donations and foster positive relationships with food donors.
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen and food service area as well as maintain organized pantries, refrigerators and freezers.

Qualifications and Requirements

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent; Bachelor's degree preferred.

Licensure and/or Certification: Food Handling and Sanitation Certification within six months of employment. First Aid/CPR preferred.

Job Experience: 2-3 years residential program experience; 2-3 years working with people with mental illness, substance abuse and/or both

Special Knowledge & Skills: Knowledge of issues surrounding homelessness, mental illness and chemical dependency and MISA issues; proficiency in Microsoft Office software, effective oral and written communication skills, good organizational skills, conflict management and crisis intervention skills; ability to communicate effectively with case management, staff, psychiatrist and other providers around mental health and medical issues; demonstrate clear and professional boundaries; act in a professional manner; Valid Illinois driver's license, proof of insurance and own vehicle preferred.

Deborah's Place is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage and seek applications from women, people of color, immigrant, bilingual, and bicultural individuals, as well as members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender communities.