Story from Amelia, Case Manager: “Our Fresh Start shower program volunteers do several different jobs such as greet clients, check them in, help them find clothing, and refreshing/sanitizing the showers. While doing these jobs, many volunteers get to know our clients. When we have regular clients and volunteers, our volunteers can be seen as mentors to our clients. Our clients talk to them and tell them about life or problems that they’re going through, and our volunteers listen to them, support them, and encourage them.”
Mission
To provide all members of our community with personal dignity, Fishline Food Bank & Comprehensive Services, in collaboration with Kitsap Rescue Mission and the City of Poulsbo, will operate a pilot mobile shower program that will provide the unsheltered neighbors of North Kitsap access to public hygiene services.
General Description
The Shower Attendant supports the Fishline Fresh Start program staff in offering a free shower service to those without access to consistent hygiene services. This position involves multi-tasking, from assisting with daily set-up, making sure the shower trailer is clean and operational, organizing hygiene items and cleaning after each guest (per CDC COVID-19 guidelines). This position also requires the ability to work with diverse populations with a compassionate and welcoming demeanor. The shower attendant will greet every shower guest, guide them to what supplies they need for the shower, walk them to the stall and monitor the time allotted. This is an outdoor position and will be subject to inclement weather, proper coverings and equipment will be supplied. The ability to stand, bend and move around for some periods of time is strongly suggested. Loose, comfortable clothing with applicable layers for weather and closed-toed comfortable shoes is required. There will be a minimum of two shower attendants per shift along with program staff.
Necessary Skills:
- Attention to detail
- Active listening skills
- A heart for communities who are often ignored
- An open mind to different perspectives
- Patience with a good sense of humor
- Dependable, organized, and flexible
- Must have a positive attitude, a desire to assist, and a willingness to learn new skills
- Must be able to work independently and as a team member
- Ability to work on your feet for several hours
- Some bending and lifting required (no more than 40lbs)
- Comfortable in a busy environment & diverse public interaction
- Must have a strong understanding of the Fishline mission and values and abide by our Culture of Respect
- Social Work Experience is a plus.
- Training will be provided.
