Relief Staff (CCACS, Brookside) (On Call) at Public Health Foundation Enterprises, In in Richmond, California

Job Description:

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

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

Hourly rate range: $21.00 - $25.00, 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 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.


• 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 pass a criminal and fingerprint background check.

Education/Experience

• Successful applicants must have a high school diploma/GED


• 1 year work experience working with vulnerable or special needs populations

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.

Experience

Required

• 1 year(s): 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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