Shower Crew Member - Connection 2 Community Clubhouse - NAMI San Diego

Position Title: Dignity Krewe Member at Connection 2 Community Clubhouse

Company Description: NAMI San Diego & Imperial Counties (National Alliance on Mental Illness) is a nonprofit organization that provides free education, support services, and advocacy to improve the quality of life of everyone affected by mental illnesses.

Primary Responsibilities/Function: Ideal candidate is a responsible, hardworking, individual who takes pride in their work and is willing to be an active participant in our Connections 2 Community Clubhouse team. Candidate will work on a team with other Dignity Krewe Members to set up, facilitate, and break down daily showers from a 40-foot shower trailer. Responsible for the external and internal appearance and sanitation of the 40-foot shower trailer and sanitizes each individual stall after each instance of use. The ideal candidate will be experienced in a custodian role with a focus on shower sanitation. They will have a strong work ethic and a keen eye for detail and diligence. The candidate will also be able to present professionalism with clients and staff alike.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Set up and facilitate shower trailer, check in-station, clothing table, and laundry service.
• Assist in setting up of propane tanks and running of generator.
• Sanitize individual shower units between each use.
• Restock towels and assist in towel service restocking.
• Keep exterior clean walkways clear for patrons.
• Restock soap dispensers and create hygiene kits.
• Assist in drain out shower trailer gray water daily.
• Report major damages and assist in repairs if needed.
• Adhere to the company's safety policies to create a safe work environment for everyone.
• Present and part of the interdisciplinary NAMI San Diego & Imperial Counties specialist team. An on-site presence to assist in de-escalation and monitoring of participant activity as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Accountability:  Reports to NAMI San Diego & Imperial Counties Program Director at the worksite. 

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with qualified disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Prolonged periods of standing and walking.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Minimum requirements, including linguistic and cultural skills, education, experiences, licenses and certifications:

• High school diploma, GED, or suitable equivalent.
• Computer literacy
• Proficient knowledge of cleaning equipment and agents.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Physically agile and dexterous.
• Resilient to cleaning agents and chemicals.
• Outstanding organizational skills.
• Trauma-informed, as we serve an underserved population.