Save the Date!
Friday, October 14, 2022
Mirage Elegant Banquets and Catering
$65
Each year in October, we look back on a year of devotion and support and present the Good Samaritan Awards. Aside from a chance to thank the volunteers and churches that form the backbone of MCREST, the gala is the organizations biggest fundraiser of the year. Those funds are used to finance the programs and operational costs in support of MCREST's mission: offering temporary shelter to the homeless individuals and helping them transition to independence.
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6:00pm - 10:00pm
Front Desk Specialist
Position: Front Desk Specialist
Status: Part Time (32 hours per week)
Supervisor: Shelter Manager
Pay: From $15 an hour
Qualifications:
High School graduate or equivalent (GED), Associate Degree preferred
Exceptional computer skills (Microsoft Office)
Must possess a valid driver’s licenses and car insurance
Exceptional organizational skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work a flexible schedule that includes nights and weekends
Be able to work independently
Must be certified in CPR (can be obtained once employed with the agency)
Must be fully vaccinated for Covid-19
Job Summary:
Provide support to MCREST staff. Duties include interfacing and assisting clients, general clerical, receptionist, and project-based work. Project a professional company image through in-person and phone interaction.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
Answer telephones, answer questions and/or transfer to appropriate staff member.
Meet and greet clients and visitors.
Process client information for intake or needs.
Process, file and distribute client mail.
Create and modify documents using Microsoft Office Professional
Perform clerical duties to include but not limited to: photocopying, faxing, mailing and filing
Maintain hard copy and electronic filing system
Sign for and distribute packages (UPS/Fed Ex/DHL. Etc.)
Support staff in assigned project-based work
Preforming all Covid-19 related screenings and maintaining Covid-19 records for all visitors.
Other duties as assigned
Benefits:
Paid time off
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Holidays
Night shift
Weekend availability
COVID-19 Considerations:
Required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and wear a mask when interacting with shelter guests.
Ability to Commute/Relocate:
Mount Clemens, MI 48043: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
Receptionist: 1 year (Required)
Work Location:
One location
Kitchen Staff
Position: Kitchen Staff
Status: Non-Exempt Part Time
Supervisor: Shelter Manager
Pay: $15 an hour
Qualifications:
High School graduate or equivalent (GED), Associates Degree in culinary arts or similar field preferred
Experience in catering (preferred)
Serve Safe certification/CPR and First Aid certification (preferred)
Basic computer skills
Must possess a valid driver’s licenses and car insurance
Exceptional organizational skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends
Be able to work independently
Job Summary:
This person is responsible for assisting with the coordination and preparation of meals for a maximum of 80 people/day. Also responsible for the supervision of scheduled volunteers and/or hosting churches in the MCREST kitchen.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
Coordinate directly with the MCREST Volunteer and Membership Liaison to ensure kitchen/food prep functions smoothly.
Work with Volunteer and Membership Liaison to ensure kitchen is properly stocked with supplies and food through community donations and agency funds as necessary.
Assist Volunteer and Membership Liaison with kitchen tasks when there isn’t a host church.
Supervise and assist kitchen volunteers with food prep.
Organize/store donated food and supplies in the kitchen and pantry.
Communicate meal plans with MCREST staff through email communication.
Maintain a monthly meal calendar.
Misceallenous:
Enforce the rules, policies, and guest agreement of the shelter program.
Represent MCREST in a positive, professional manner with the congregations, employees, volunteers, interns and in the community.
Other duties as may be assigned by Shelter Manager/Executive Director.
Benefits:
Paid time off
Paid sick time off
Schedule:
Day shift
Evening shift
Holidays
Weekend availability
Work Location:
One location
Case Manager (Part-Time)
Position: Case Manager
Status: Part Time
Supervisor: Shelter Manager
Pay: $16 an hour
Qualifications:
Associate Degree in Human Services/Social Work
Experience in case management
Exceptional computer skills
Must possess a valid driver's license and car insurance
Exceptional organizational skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work a flexible schedule
Ability to assess emergency situations and respond effectively
Excellent interpersonal and human relations skills
Must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19
Certification in CPR (can be obtained once employed with the agency)
Job Summary:
Assists MCREST guests with program intake processes and works with guests assigned to their caseload to obtain personal identification documents and remove barriers that may limit their ability to obtain housing. Also works with MCREST staff, volunteers and interns to ensure a safe, welcoming environment for MCREST guests.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Case Management:
Create and update guest files.
Complete the intake process with new guests being admitted to the MCREST program.
Assist guests with filling out paperwork and applications for personal identification documents, MI Bridges, rentals, etc.
Check-in guests at the MCREST shelter and host congregations and monitor client medications.
Conflict resolution at the MCREST shelter and host congregations.
Provide assistance to the host congregation and volunteers in following the agency Planning and Resource Guide.
Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) data input for assigned guests.
Provide training, supervision and support to volunteers, interns and new staff members.
Miscenallenous:
Assist with answering phones
Participate in Macomb County Continuum of Care meetings and committees as requested
Attend routine trainings and seminars to enhance job-related skills
Ensure guests are consistently treated with respect and their rights are not violated.
Embrace the issues of poverty and homelessness and keep informed on current trends and changes.
Maintain working knowledge of all agency resources for guests and clients.
Maintain knowledge of all agency programs, forms, and updates.
Enforce the rules, policies, and guest agreement of the emergency shelter program.
Maintain a safe environment for guests, employees, interns and volunteers at the MCREST shelter and host congregation.
Represent MCREST in a positive, professional manner with the congregations, employees, volunteers, interns and in the community.
Other duties as may be delegated by Executive Director/Shelter Manager.
Benefits:
Paid time off
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Evening shift
Holidays
Night shift
Weekend availability
COVID-19 Considerations:
Required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and wear a mask when interacting with shelter guests.
Ability to Commute/Relocate:
Mount Clemens, MI 48043: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Education:
Associate (Required)
Experience:
Case Management: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
Driver's License (Required)
Work Location:
One location
Learning and Resource Center Assistant
Learning and Resource Center Assistant
Status: Part Time
Pay: From $15 an hour
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Include the following; other related duties may be assigned.
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Primary responsibility is to provide guest/client support and assistance; this includes working one-on-one in scheduled appointment time periods with guests who may not have adequate computer skills. Completion of online applications, job searches and resume` creation that follow the LRC adopted formats.
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Be present, visible and available to guests requiring technical assistance.
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Be acquainted with available resources – job openings and contacts we have access to, relevant/pertinent training, certificate programs and schooling opportunities.
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Work as liaison with other organizations ( ie: MI Works, employment agencies and other job sources)
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Perform basic computer and printer troubleshooting
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Post/update job resources weekly
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Maintain close communication with Director and participate in weekly meetings to discuss best practices, client needs and individual client progress.
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Maintain a clean and quiet work area for guests. This would include enforcing both LRC and general office rules regarding COVID-19.
Job Summary:
The Assistant to the Learning and Resource Center Director is a rewarding position in a newly renovated and beautiful workspace. The Learning and Resource Center Assistant is responsible for providing assistance to guests of MCREST as well as other eligible individuals who may be in need of computer access.
Competencies:
To perform this job successfully, the Learning and Resource Center Assistant should demonstrate the following competencies:
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Guest Service: Respond promptly in a friendly and helpful manner to questions and concerns. Demonstrate patience and persistence when helping difficult, emotional or frustrated guests as well as guests who have little or no computing skills.
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Strong Language Skills: Reading, writing, spelling, proofreading and speaking.
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The ability to compose concisely written client resumes is critical.
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Technical Skills: Demonstrate the ability to solve basic technical issues. Show they are knowledgeable in current operating system and software applications such as Google Drive, One Drive, G-mail etc. commonly used in the lab.
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Interpersonal Skills: Effectively and courteously advise guests as needed.
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Time Management: Ability to manage available time while assisting multiple guests.
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Analytical Problem-Solving: Identify, analyze and help to resolve a wide variety of client issues that are regularly encountered with the transient population that we serve.
Benefits:
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Flexible schedule
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Paid time off
Schedule:
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8 hour shift
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Day shift
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Monday to Friday
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Weekend availability
COVID-19 considerations:
Must be vaccinated for COVID-19. Mask required in the workplace; in addition, must follow all agency COVID-19 precautions & protocols.
Education:
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Associate (Required)
Work Location:
One location