Homeless Services Worker (Part Time Overnight)

Our Homeless Services Team at 40 Prado is looking for part-time, overnight Homeless Services Workers. As a Homeless Services Worker, you will play a crucial role in providing direct services to our clients. Your responsibilities will include assessing needs, offering information and referrals, distributing essential supplies, and supervising on-site activities. You will collaborate with various service providers and emergency personnel to ensure comprehensive support for our clients.

Qualifications:

• Has at least six months of experience providing direct human or health services to economically disadvantaged, physically/mentally disabled, substance abuse/dual-diagnosed individuals, the elderly, or at-risk youth.
• Has relevant education and/or volunteer experience in a related field.
• Has dependable, insured transportation and a valid California Driver License (mileage reimbursed).
• Has an acceptable driving record, DMV printout, and proof of insurance are required.

As a Homeless Services Worker you will:

• Perform client sign-in, data collection, and maintain program attendance records.
• Screen clients for entry into homeless programs, ensuring safety and adherence to policies.
• Maintain a safe environment by monitoring the site and premises.
• Perform HMIS intake and client assessment, providing referrals to community services.
• Utilize conflict resolution and crisis management techniques to manage clients.
• Handle documentation, including client messages, daily logs, incident reports, and more.
• Oversee client housekeeping activities and address maintenance issues.
• Coordinate food service, ensuring proper sanitation practices and food distribution.
• Maintain facility security and interact with various service providers and community members.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications:

• Must be able to relate well to all people of the community regardless of color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, veteran status, sexual  orientation, disability or socio-economic level.
• Must be at least 18 years of age by date of hire. 
• Must comply with the CAPSLO COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, either being fully vaccinated or sign a COVID-19 vaccination declination form.
• Based on the program, a current TB skin test/Chest X-Ray may be required. 
• Employment is contingent upon meeting all applicable job requirements and background requirements. A criminal history clearance is required prior to employment. 
• Upon hire, agency staff will check the Megan’s Law (or the current sexual predator website) to ensure each staff being hired is clear for employment. Agency staff will check the website annually to ensure all program staff are cleared to work.

Please note this job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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