Community Life Advisor

About Us:

• If you’re looking for an opportunity to transform the lives of poor and homeless men, women, and children in your community, we may have a job for you.
• Since 1972, Metropolitan Ministries has been providing life-changing solutions for those who are homeless and at risk of becoming homeless in Tampa Bay.
• We are a grassroots, donor, and volunteer-fueled community nonprofit. At Metropolitan Ministries, we serve families in Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, Polk and Hernando counties with compassion, practical help, and a willingness to make a huge difference. 

What we offer: 

· Salary: $16.00 - $17.00

· PTO is offered for part-time employees. 

Schedule:  Saturday 8AM - 8PM

                    Sunday 8AM - 4PM

Job Functions:

Provide support and assistance to residential clients, assuring a safe and healthy environment as residents work towards self-sufficiency. Ensure residential issues that arise are taken care of professionally and immediately.  

Essential Responsibilities:

1. Participate as a member of the therapeutic team in coordination with staff counselors and case managers.  
2. Ensure safety and security of families with an attitude of care, ensuring adherence to established policies and procedures. CLA works together with case management team regarding family progress. Offer support and encouragement to clients to achieve their goals and reach self-sufficiency. 
3. Document progress updates in electronic platforms for CLA team. 
4. Monitor Residential hall for security, making rounds of the house as required. Manage visitors according to policy and allow no unauthorized visitors access to the center. Call the police or other emergency services as appropriate. Inform on-call staff of any emergency or when appropriate. 
5. Take prompt action on resident safety or health issues as they arise. Conduct weekly room inspections. Administer drug tests as directed. Provide access to client’s medications.
6. Communicate progress, status, and critical issues to the staff on other shifts using established protocols. Assist with CLA responsibilities on a rotating basis, such as monitoring the front desk, stocking and managing the supply room, monitoring the dining room, and other duties.
7. Meet personal goals and actively contribute to the achievement of the team and organizational goals and KPI. Attend continuing education events and seminars as required. Support the team in other tasks as assigned. Participate in staff and group meetings. Participate in Metropolitan Ministries’ holiday efforts, Bridge Builders and other fund raising events when needed.
8. Assist with and provide guidance for residential issues as they arise. Ensure CLA’s are providing services consistent with the mission, vision, guiding values and program philosophy of Metropolitan Ministries.  
9. Intervene in crisis situations with clients to proactively resolve issues.
10. Act as a representative of MM after hours to communicate with and welcome volunteers, donors, visitors and meal site partners. Be the “face of the ministries” after hours, setting a positive tone and example.

Compensation details: 16-17 Hourly Wage

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