What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Operations/Maintenance Associate position at City Net?
Position Overview: The Emergency Bridge Housing Operations/Maintenance Lead Associate will provide program support and assist with facilities maintenance at the scattered site emergency bridge housing properties in Sacramento. They will assist the Supervisor in maintaining a positive, professional, and safe environment at the sites, protecting against external and internal disruptions. Our Operations Associates use problem-solving, empathy, and verbal de-escalation skills to maintain a safe and secure environment for guests. They will provide general support and customer service for Bridge Housing guests including conducting rounds and property condition inventory checklists, observing, and reporting any facilities/maintenance needs, providing basic maintenance such as changing lightbulbs, replacing batteries in smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors, coordinating check-in, conducting guest property checks, and providing light cleaning and conflict resolution. They will also be responsible for communicating policies and procedures to internal and external constituents. This position will be part of our team of Engagement Associates. City Net’s programs follow Housing First and Harm Reduction service models.
Work Location: Reports daily to the assigned local office to be dispatched to fieldwork at emergency bridge housing sites throughout the assigned region.
Expected Hours & Schedules: This position works 5 days per week, 8 hours each shift for a total of 40 hours per workweek. 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Monday-Friday
Organizational Overview: City Net is a 501(c)(3) non-profit community organization that is committed to breaking the cycle of homelessness in the communities we serve by connecting neighbors experiencing homelessness to transformative care and innovative housing solutions. Our objective is to reduce homelessness to functional zero in the regions we serve through collaborative supportive services, housing provision, and data-driven solutions that empower our clients to reach their personal goals. City Net’s programs follow Housing First and Harm Reduction service models.
Requirements
- Upbeat passion for ending homelessness
- Flexible and dynamic personality
- High level of empathy and understanding for people experiencing homelessness and presenting with multiple and urgent case management needs, substance use, health, and/or mental health concerns
- High levels of responsibility, dependability, and positive attitude
- Excellent professional boundaries
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to communicate facilities/maintenance needs clearly and quickly
- Respectful and effective verbal and written communication skills
- Experience cultivating and maintaining productive, professional relationships with various stakeholders including clients, coworkers, volunteers, third-party vendors, etc.
- Ability to perform crisis intervention and conflict de-escalation as needed
- Understanding of the importance of quality and timely data collection and reporting
- Understanding of or eagerness to learn about the nonprofit, volunteer, and social services sectors
- Ability to work well with people from diverse backgrounds with varying degrees of experience
- Understanding of marginalized communities in general and the conditions which contribute to their marginalization, understanding of homelessness in particular
- Strong interpersonal, planning, and organization skills
- Basic computer proficiency including word processing and database management
- Ability to pass background checks and random drug screenings successfully upon hire and throughout employment
- Must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer
- At least 1 year experience in homeless services and maintenance.
Nice To Have
- Property management, facilities/maintenance, customer service experience
- Experience interacting with people affected by homelessness, substance use disorders, chronic health and mental health concerns, domestic and intimate partner violence, and/or human trafficking strongly preferred
- Professional experience and homelessness services contacts in in the assigned region
- Bilingual (English/Spanish)
- Professional experience with Microsoft Suite
Physical and Mental Demands
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position at least 1/3 of the time
- Must be able to traverse rough outdoor terrain at least 2/3 of the time
- Must be able to move oneself quickly in certain urgent/emergent situations (e.g. to avoid falling or projected items, or to administer Naloxone/Narcan to a client who has overdosed)
- Must be able to inspect paper and electronic documents and accurately communicate their contents and connotations to various audiences
- Must be able to detect and recognize approaching visitors and recognize clients, community partners, and staff
- Must be able to complete assigned tasks without direct supervision.
- Must be able to exercise independent judgment and make decisions within their position’s scope of authority.
- Must be able to perform under stress and/or in emergencies.
- Must be able to work effectively and efficiently in high stress and conflict situations.
- Must be able to simultaneously address multiple complex problems.
- Must be able to work and sustain attention with distractions and/or interruptions.
- Must be able to maintain regular attendance and be punctual.
- Must be able to perform in situations requiring speed, deadlines, or productivity quotas.
- Must be able to move furniture, equipment, and materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Must conduct site visits and ensure properties are up to program standards.
- Must observe and report/fix any facilities and maintenance needs
- Must assist with the training of new staff.
- Must provide field support to staff as needed.
- Must maintain inventory of all program supplies/furniture in storage.
- Must assist with ordering of program supplies and furniture as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Will be required to drive a company vehicle.
Our Organization: City Net is a 501(c)(3) non-profit community organization that is committed to breaking the cycle of homelessness in the communities we serve by connecting neighbors experiencing homelessness to transformative care and innovative housing solutions. Our objective is to reduce homelessness to functional zero in the regions we serve through collaborative supportive services, housing provision, and data-driven solutions that empower our clients to reach their personal goals.
Benefits: We believe in supporting our employees in all areas of life. That is why we offer top-tier benefits to our eligible employees, including but not limited to:
- Health insurance (Anthem HMO and PPO options. City Net pays 100% of the employee premium for our baseline plan)
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan (401k with employer matching contributions)
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance (Employer paid group term life and voluntary life)
- Referral program
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Employee assistance program
- Wellness Reimbursement
- Program Company Vehicles, iPhones, Laptops, and Tablets
- Career Pathing, Raises, Recognition & Rewards
- Early Earned Wage Access
- Credit Union Preferred Partnership
Visit https://citynet.org/careers for further details.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging: Promoting a culture of diversity, equity, inclusivity, and belonging that embraces the contributions of all team members is important to City Net and our success. Our team is composed of individuals with different strengths, experiences, and backgrounds. Note: We do not consider your name, or the names of your undergraduate and graduate schools from your resume. This process is aimed at opening all of our job opportunities to more candidates, reviewing applicants on performance assessments instead of resume proxies (e.g., where you went to school).
Questions? If you have questions about this position or our organization, please contact City Net's Recruitment Team by emailing Recruitment@citynet.org. Please do not contact any of the Homeless Services Outreach Numbers listed on our website, as those phone lines need to remain open exclusively for people who are experiencing homelessness and need help. Thank you!