.summarythe 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: $19.00 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, preferredposition 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