Shelter Specialist

3 days ago

Richmond, CA, United States Heluna Health Full time
☒ CCACS

The Contra Costa Adult Continuum of Services (CCACS) is a program of Contra Costa Health Services Health, Housing and Homeless Services Division, in partnership with Heluna Health. Our mission is to provide safe, interim housing with comprehensive services that assist homeless adults in securing permanent housing that will end their homelessness. We respect human dignity and believe housing is a right that is supported through advocacy and collaboration ().

Salary: $21.00 - $24.15 hourly

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

§ Supervision of adult homeless clients in an emergency shelter in terms of access to safe housing, meals and services.

§ Intake of adult applicants to assess housing need, support and benefits services.

§ Develop and manage emergency shelter day-to-day services.

§ Supervision of engagement activities designed to build a healthy and safe environment for sleeping, eating, and living in a group setting.

§ Communication, both verbal and written, with adult clients, staff, law enforcement and others to determine situational shelter needs.

§ Documentation in case records, and files to ensure the written record of work performed on behalf of clients, including completion of incident reports.

§ Light housekeeping/general clean up.

§ Ability to handle emergency incidents, including medical, mental health, violent and/or other unanticipated events, including evacuation due to earthquake, chemical release, incarceration, or other incidents.

§ Conducts and documents hourly site walkthroughs inside and outside to ensure a safe and comfortable living safe for staff and residents

§ Always keeps a clean and welcoming facility by doing light housekeeping/general clean-up of all inside and outdoor spaces; stocks up program supplies as needed

§ Reports and seeks immediate assistance during any unsafe or unusual occurrences; in the absence of onsite management the Shelter Specialist contacts on-call management during evening and weekend hours

§ Attend all mandatory meetings and trainings

§ Other duties as required

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

§ Possesses effective communication skills and the ability to work independently and cooperatively.

§ Thorough knowledge of homelessness, mental health, substance abuse, HIV and cultural diversity issues.

§ Must be able to successfully pass a criminal and fingerprint background check.

Education/Experience

§ Successful applicants must have a high school diploma/GED and 1 year experience working with or desire to work with homeless population.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

§ Possesses effective communication skills and the ability to work independently and cooperatively.

§ Thorough knowledge of homelessness, mental health, substance abuse, HIV and cultural diversity issues.

§ Must pass a criminal and fingerprint background check.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bilingual, bicultural in Spanish.
  • Lived experience of homelessness and/or accessing behavioral health services.
  • Previous experience or training in street outreach and clinical case management.
  • Knowledge of Contra Costa County and community resources.
  • Knowledge of the Contra Costa emergency provider network.
  • Prior experience with documentation and billing procedures.


PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Stand Frequently

Walk Frequently

Sit Frequently

Handling / Fingering Frequently

Reach Outward Occasionally

Reach Above Shoulder Occasionally

Climb, Crawl, Kneel, Bend Occasionally

Lift / Carry Occasionally - Up to 50 lbs

Push/Pull Occasionally - Up to 50 lbs

See Constantly

Taste/ Smell Not Applicable

Not Applicable Not required for essential functions

Occasionally (0 - 2 hrs/day)

Frequently (2 - 5 hrs/day)

Constantly (5+ hrs/day)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Various environments depending on job necessities can include, but not limited to; General Office Setting, Homeless Shelter, Field work within Contra Costa County.

EEOC STATEMENT

It is the policy of Heluna Health to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, without regard to age (40 and over), national origin or ancestry, race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy or perceived pregnancy, reproductive health decision making, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer or a record or history of cancer), AIDS or HIV, genetic information or characteristics, veteran status or military service.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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