Emergency Shelter Staff - *NEW* Openings Available Immediately!
Full Time
Oakland, CA
Posted
Job description
Abode Services values safety, wellness, and respect for each other and for those who we serve. Because of this commitment Abode Services is mandating that all employees be vaccinated effective
September 30, 2021:.
Abode Services :has multiple, temporary opportunities for Emergency Shelter Staff available immediately!:
If you’re a mission-driven worker looking to make a difference during this crisis, now is your time! Abode Services needs bold, selfless people for several critical positions at our Berkeley site:
Shelter Monitors :
Position Info: :
- $25 per hour
- Must be willing to work directly with homeless individuals and patients who have tested positive for COVID-19 (or awaiting test results):
- Minimal contact with individuals and personal protective equipment (PPE) is provided
- Temporary, nonexempt positions, not eligible for benefits
- Part-time and full-time positions available for following shifts (subject to change):
8am-4:30pm
4pm-12:30am
12am-8:30am
4pm-12:30am
12am-8:30am
The Diverse Culture: :
We believe that we make better decisions and provide quality services when our workforce reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate. People of color make up nearly 70% of our workforce and we strive to recruit and retain employees from all backgrounds.
How You Make an Impact: :
- Support hotel guests who have tested positive for COVID-19 (or awaiting results) and homeless individuals
- Treat all vendors and guests equally with respect, according to agency guidelines
- Coordinate with vendors for food, janitorial, and security
- Oversee management of access to site for vendor staff, county staff, and clients
- Update tracking system for client units assignments
- Respond to client requests and escalate as necessary
- Serve as on-site liaison with county health care staff
- Communicate any issues to leadership, and/or with property owners as authorized by leadership
How You Meet the Qualifications: :
- Minimum 1 year of experience working with individuals and families in crisis, homelessness, substance use, and/or mental health issues.
- Experience working in an outreach, shelter, drop-in, or residential setting preferred
- Ability to engage others easily, maintain an empathetic stance, and de-escalate situation
- Ability to work with diverse populations, possess cultural competency, and maintain appropriate boundaries with clients
- Understand the special needs of the homeless population
- Strong written and oral communication skills in English required. Bilingual/Spanish skills preferable
- Strong organizational and time management skills required
- Basic computer skills, proven ability to work effectively as an individual and part of a team, with minimal supervision
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative workplace relationships.
- Ability to problem solve, resolve issues and disputes in an effective manner
- Flexibility with work schedule
- Reliable means of transportation required. Valid and current CA Driver's License and auto insurance required.
Physical Requirements: :
Ability to walk; sit; use hands to handle objects, operate keyboards, tools, or controls; talk and hear. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Notice: All job descriptions to be used as guides only. They do not constitute contracts, commitments or promises of any kind. Abode Services reserves the right to change, add, delete, upgrade or downgrade positions as dictated by business necessity at anytime with or without notice.
Abode Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug Free Workplace
Abode Services is committed to diversity and equity.
We believe that we make better decisions and provide quality services when our workforce reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate.
People of color make up nearly 70% of our workforce and we strive to recruit and retain employees from all backgrounds. :
Abode Services is committed to diversity and equity.
We believe that we make better decisions and provide quality services when our workforce reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate.
People of color make up nearly 70% of our workforce and we strive to recruit and retain employees from all backgrounds. :
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