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    Job DetailsJob Location :
    Portland Ops Office
    • Portland, ORPosition Type : Full-Time/Part-TimeSalary Range : $ $22.
    00 Hourly

    Description Position:
    Guest Services PractitionerTerm: Full-time, hourlyPay: $20-$22/hour + health insurance, paid time off, and other benefitsLocation: Portland, OR

    Reports To:
    Guest Services Supervisor

    Direct Reports:
    None

    Organization Description:

    Urban Alchemy is a nonprofit organization with the mission of transforming people and places through respect,compassion, and love to heal communities challenged by the intersection of extreme poverty, mental illness,addiction, and homelessness.

    The name Urban Alchemy references the process of spiritual and socialtransformation that our staff engage in both internally and in practice with all members of the public.

    Since ourfounding in 2018, Urban Alchemy has grown into a thriving social enterprise with over 1,100 employees. Weprovide community outreach and engagement, temporary housing for people experiencing homelessness, mobilebathrooms and showers, and street cleaning services. Urban Alchemy currently operates in the San Francisco BayArea, Los Angeles County, Austin, Texas, and Portland, Oregon. Over 95% of Urban Alchemy employees, includingleadership, experienced incarceration and/or homelessness.


    For more information visit:

    https:
    //urban
    • Summary:Guest Services Practitioners provide outstanding care and customer service to guests of Urban Alchemyresidential sites.
    Guest Practitioners are expected to engage with guests to create a warm and comfortablesetting. They are responsible for a variety of tasks including checking in guests, helping ensure compliance withcommunity guidelines, resolving guest concerns and complaints, performing wellness checks, monitoring thefacility, ensuring the health and safety of all guests, de-escalating tense situations, and responding toemergencies. As a Guest Services Practitioner, you will be part of a 24/7 team that provides information, referrals,and support to guests while ensuring their facility is always well-run and maintained.


    Duties and Responsibilities:

    Position Specific:
    Conduct intake with new guests and provide an orientation to the facility and community guidelines.
    Greet guests warmly as the enter the facility and check them in and out according to site policies.
    If required by a pandemic or other concerns, conduct symptom checks of everyone entering the facility.

    Inform everyone entering the facility of the policy forbidding weapons; store any items that are not allowed in the facility.

    Check personal belongings as needed and in accordance with Urban Alchemys policies and procedures.
    Coordinate guest placements within the site location and track available beds.

    Distribute and coordinate basic needs items and services for guests such as meals, laundry, linens, toiletries, guests personal storage units and mail.

    Effectively communicate information about on-site services and amenities.
    Provide information and referrals to services in the community.
    Answer calls and in-person questions responding with courtesy, compassion, respect, and dignity.
    Provide emotional support to guests and other people experience homelessness.
    Maintain a working knowledge of safety measures and tools, including emergency plans.
    Monitor all entrances to the premises to ensure that no unauthorized individuals enter premises.
    Monitor cameras and address any issues observed in accordance with site policies and procedures.
    Perform ongoing interior and perimeter checks to ensure the facility is clean and secure.
    Perform regular wellness checks to ensure guests have not succumbed to overdose or medical conditions.
    Use harm reduction principles and trauma-informed care when engaging with guests.

    Help address stressful situations by assessing the cause, determining the appropriate response, and de- escalating conflicts or heightened emotions in accordance with Urban Alchemys best practices.

    Work collaboratively with other team members and person in crisis to quickly assess the needs of individuals experiencing mental health crisis and respond accordingly.

    Respond to health emergencies as needed, contacting 911, providing first-aid, administering Narcan for opioid overdose reversals, and taking other steps in accordance with Urban Alchemys policies.

    Know and adhere to Urban Alchemys critical incident policies, including reporting requirements.
    Day to day maintenance of record keeping, incident reporting, and updating guest files.
    Maintain timely and thorough administrative and guest records in accordance with site policies.
    Engage with surrounding neighbors and other stakeholders to maintain a good community relations.

    Practice self-awareness and cultural humility as member of diverse team; be conscientious and sensitive to power and other interpersonal dynamics with other team members.


    General:
    Will treat all Urban Alchemy guests, staff and stakeholders with compassion and respect.
    Use emotional intelligence to effectively engage and connect with others.

    Adhere to established procedures to provide a safe working environment including complying with OSHA, state, and local regulations as well as Urban Alchemys policies.

    Attend orientation and any additional training required by Urban Alchemy or our funders.
    Work flexible hours and/or shifts, weekends, and on-call shifts.
    Must wear an Urban Alchemy uniform and ID badge.
    Must carry all required safety and communications equipment.
    Follow all Urban Alchemys policies and procedures, including all safety guidelines.
    Will complete other duties as assigned in service to our guests and stakeholders.


    QualificationsPosition Requirements:

    Position Specific:
    Maintain ethical and professional standards and boundaries.
    Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
    Work well in a team environment with diverse populations while providing excellent customer service.
    Ability to work in a high-stress, dynamic environment while maintaining a calm demeanor.
    Ability to listen actively and communicate information and resources based on the guests needs.
    Understands barriers that guests might be facing to advocate for them as needed.
    Ability to read, understand, and follow instructions, procedures, safety procedures.
    Willing to execute tasks in a timely fashion.
    Communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to comfortably interact with guests and staff.
    Time management skills to coordinate complex tasks in the most efficient manner.1+ years working in a similar position preferred.
    High school diploma, GED, or professional training preferred.
    Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus.


    General:


    Must be prepared to deal with challenging circumstances related to serving people struggling with poverty, mental health, addiction, and/or homelessness.

    Must be able to obtain and maintain background clearance based on Urban Alchemys policies.
    Requires the ability to use a smart phone or tablet to enter data.
    Excellent at being reliable, punctual, and dependable.
    Must be 18 years of age or older.
    Lived experience with incarceration and/or homelessness strongly preferred.
    Drivers license and a good driving record preferred.


    Physical Requirements:
    Expected to work in all weather conditions.

    Work may involve exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.

    Must be able to assist physically disabled guests if there are mobility issues.
    Must be able to lift and carry up to 25lbs.


    Standing:
    3-6 hours per day

    Walking:
    3-6 hours per day

    Sitting:
    less than 3-6 hours per day

    Bending at Waist:
    less than 3 hours per day

    Statement of Non-discrimination:
    Urban Alchemy shares a special bond with societys most vulnerable because we see ourselves in their struggle.

    When doing our work, we recognize the humanity in those who are struggling and treat them how we oncewished others had treated us.

    People who have been incarcerated, experienced homelessness and/or come frommarginalized communities are strongly encouraged to apply because we believe they have unique skills andabilities to engage with people who are struggling.

    Urban Alchemy provides equal employment opportunities toall employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin,disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any othercharacteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

    Urban Alchemy prohibits discrimination and harassment ofany type.#J-18808-Ljbffr


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