Housekeeper (Community Shelter Campus)

SAFE Alliance seeks a Housekeeper for the Residential & Support Services Program in the Family & Community Shelter department. The Shelter Housekeeper will also assist with other operations within the shelter building such as cleaning client rooms for clients who have exited the program, ensuring the immediate area in front of shelter remains free from clutter, cleaning communal spaces and stocking of essential supplies. This position is required to perform tasks which involve exposure to various cleaning solvents and should be aware of MSDS guidelines when working with these solvents.

SAFE Alliance:

The SAFE Alliance exists to stop abuse for everyone by serving the survivors of child abuse, sexual assault and exploitation, and domestic violence. We are dedicated to ending violence through prevention, advocacy, and comprehensive services for individuals, families, and communities that have been affected by abuse.

In the past two years, our community outreach and education has provided over 400 trainings to over 7,000 community members. Our various housing and shelter programs have provided over 46,000 nights/days of care and served over 3,000 youth and adults directly affected by abuse. We have provided over 10,000 callers/chats/texts, walk-in advocacy and crisis interventions or face-to-face emotional support through our 24/7 confidential SAFEline.

No matter what your role at SAFE Alliance you will make a difference, because together we can Stop Abuse For Everyone.

Position Details:

We are looking for one person to work on a full-time, non-exempt basis for an hourly salary of $21.60 dependent upon experience. The work location will be based at our new Community Shelter Campus in the Pecan Springs-Springdale area. This position will include no travel in the community or between campuses with no ability for remote/hybrid work. The shift currently available is Monday through Friday 8am-4pm shift.

Perks and Benefits of Working at SAFE Alliance*:

• Employee Only: Health insurance, short-term disability, and life insurance are employer paid with an option to purchase additional dependent coverage.
• Eligibility for Paid time off accruals of up to 15 days a year prorated based on hire date and hours worked.
• 8 standard paid holidays throughout the year.
• Depending on your date of hire, up to 4 Personal Holidays are granted to use at your preference throughout the year.
• A comprehensive voluntary benefits plan that includes dental, vision, flexible spending, and various insurance programs including pet insurance.
• 403(b) retirement plan with an ability to contribute immediately. You can earn an employer match of 100% up to 1% of your pay and a discretionary contribution of 2% of your pay whether you contribute to the Plan, after one year of eligible service.
• SAFE Alliance benefit plans are effective the first day of the month following thirty days of continuous employment.

*Benefit plans and benefit start dates are prorated based on date of hire and hours worked. Eligibility in employer paid benefits, paid time off and holidays are dependent upon full-time employment status and/or hours worked and may be subject to change.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum two (2) years of experience in cleaning and janitorial duties. Experience working in residential facilities preferred but not required.
• Familiarity with the use and safe storage of household cleaning solvents. Able to work with cleaning agents and other chemicals as needed.
• Ability to perform physical labor generally associated with general maintenance. Ability to perform repetitive manual tasks that require agility and manual dexterity.
• Must be able to climb ladders and be able to physically use ladders to reasonable height. 
• Ability to lift twenty-five (25) pounds regularly with some heavy lifting and considerable moving of equipment required with occasional lifting or moving heavy materials in difficult work positions.
• Ability to read and write English, and effectively and professionally communicate and understand and effectively carry out oral and written instructions.
• Ability to utilize computers for word processing and email (Microsoft Office, Excel, Outlook)
• Maintain appropriate boundaries when working with shelter residents and staff. Maintain confidentiality, neutrality, and professionalism in role.
• Multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment and have excellent organizational abilities and effectively manage multiple priorities and adjust to organizational needs with flexibility and resiliency.
• Must comply with all regulations such as OSHA, EPA, State Health Department, etc.
• The demands described are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and read, talk or hear. Occasional environmental exposures to cold, heat, and water.
• Pass all required criminal history background checks (including an FBI fingerprint check if applicable), as well as a pre-employment drug screen and TB test, if applicable.
• All employees are required to comply with policies regarding COVID-19, which may be subject to change. COVID vaccines are still highly recommended, and we encourage employees to get vaccinated if they are able.

Application Information and Instructions:

• We do NOT accept applications or resumes via email.
• Applications will be accepted until positions are filled. You will be contacted via email regarding the status of your application whether you have been selected or not to move forward in the process.
• All new employees regardless of status will be required to start their employment on either the 1st or 16th of the month. If the 1^st or 16^th falls on a Saturday or Sunday, the start date will be moved to Friday or Monday, respectively.
• All employees will be required to attend a three-day new employee orientation that is held both in-person and virtually the first three business days of the month.