Job Description:

The Contra Costa Adult Continuum of Services (CCACS) program is a public/private partnership with Contra Costa Health Services Behavioral Health Division’s Homeless Program. 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 (www.cchealth.org/services.homeless).

This is an on-call/relief position to cover shifts needing coverage at the Homeless Shelters.

If hired for this position, applicant will be required to provide proof of full vaccination for COVID-19 prior to the start date.

Hourly rate range: $19.00-$21.00, 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 needs, 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.

• Other duties as required

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Successful applicants must have a high school diploma/GED

• One year work experience working with vulnerable or special needs populations.

• 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.

Other Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

Microsoft Office Suite

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Stand                                                   Frequently
Walk                                                    Occasionally
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

General Office and Homeless Shelter

EEOC STATEMENT

It is the policy of Heluna Health to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Heluna Health is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer that encourages minorities, women, veterans, and disabled to apply.

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 (www.cchealth.org/services.homeless).

Experience

Required

• 1 year(s): work experience working with vulnerable or special needs populations.

Education

Required

• High School or better

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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Salary: $19.00

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