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OPERATION/DUTIES OF STAFF- 01'7 Hours of operation should be ?PM to ?AM. The earlier opening time can allow for a smoother intake which will ayoid crowds gathering outside. This can help with women and families feeling better about coming in. Staff should be scheduled to have, at least, 1 on hand everyday between the hours of 6AM to 10PM. A member of staff would be at zhe shelter from to supervis~ opening and remain there until 10PM. Staff would arrive at 6A~ to supervise the closing of the shelter at ?AM, and remain~ on duty. The shelter should be cleared at 7AM, except in the case of severe weather, illness, and parents with small children. During the daytime hours, staff spends Time with residents on an appointment/scheduled basis, gettin~ acquainted, interviewing to establish needs, set ~oals and plans wi~h residents, and follow up. Additional duties would involve linkage and coordination of available community services, 'and provide transportation. Residents can be expected to have need for.' d6cto~'s~i ho~pltai. VA,'Detox, Rehab, Social'Security, Employment Security, ~ob in'~ervl'ews, CCM crisis center, Salvatlo~ Army, and Pharmany. ~ Other duties of s~aff would be supervisinM cleaning and community service, food schedul'in~, preparation or pickup, clerical duzies, reports, telephone, and malntalnin~ programs for church volunteers, and food. -- S~aff would be expeczed to-conduct individual and group meetings with shelter residents, volunteers, churches, and others of the community.