What are the responsibilities and job description for the Relief staff position at Heluna Health?
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 ().
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
Heluna Health is an Affirmative Action,
Last updated : 2024-04-28
Salary : $21 - $25