Summary
the coalition opens an overnight warming center to provide a safe, warm and dry place for homeless adults to find shelter on winter nights with predictions of temperatures at or below 38°f, or stormy weather with rain forecast of at least 50%, between november 1st and april 30th.
warming center monitors provide oversight of the warming center and assist with meals, guest interaction, set-up and clean-up.
monitors work evening and morning shifts of 4 to 8 hours, between 4:00 pm and 8:00 am, and are responsible for maintaining the health and safety of homeless adults who are in need of emergency shelter from inclement weather.
compensation and benefits
- temporary, part-time, seasonal position
- pay: $* per hour plus $1.00 shift differential for hours worked between 6:00 pm and 7:00 am
- sick leave provided in accordance with california's healthy workplaces, healthy family's act.
essential functions
- welcome and record attendance for participants, and monitor participant movement.
- maintain a safe, friendly, supportive and inviting environment.
- work compassionately with those who have difficulty engaging with service providers.
- effectively resolve conflicts among participants and deescalate potentially violent situations.
- monitor participant activities and food distribution.
- assist volunteers who are bringing food and serving homeless clients.
- set up tables for food service and hand out bedding, warm clothing and other amenities.
- ensure participants adhere to rules, especially related to behaviors that are unsafe - if necessary, notifying public safety personnel to help with clients who exhibit inappropriate or unsafe behaviors.
- respond appropriately to emergencies.
- maintain daily recordkeeping and reports.
- ensure facility is maintained in a clean and orderly fashion.
- provide information to supervisor after each shift regarding the number of participants, any need for supplies, incident reports, etc.
- other duties as assigned.
*qualifications*:
- ability to work effectively with homeless individuals of diverse backgrounds and abilities.
- interest in helping volunteers and participants feel welcome while insuring a safe environment.
- willing to work when called for duty.
- ability to develop rapport, provide information, and refer with sensitivity to cultural issues.
- display a high level of initiative, effort and commitment towards completing assignments efficiently.
- possess excellent time management skills and the ability to work with minimum supervision.
- bilingual spanish, preferred
- previous experience with social services and/or homeless programs, preferred
position requirements (may be met at time of hiring with 5chc)
- completion of a 5cities homeless coalition warming center orientation and all necessary training.
- current tuberculosis test.
- successful completion of background screening.
- reliable transportation, valid driver's license and auto insurance, and be able to qualify for organization's insurance coverage.
- cpr/first aid certification.
work environment
the work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
physical demands
the physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
as with all positions at 5cities homeless coalition, the individual filling this position is expected to work with a diverse workforce, optimize your personal performance, work safely at all times, willingly collaborate with their coworkers and supervisors to work more efficiently and effectively.
they are expected to add their talents and ideas toward attaining our mission: strengthening our community by mobilizing resources, fostering hope, and advocating for the unhoused and those facing homelessness.