What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Aide position at LifeMoves?
Job Details
Job Location
Corporate Headquarters - Santa Clara, CA
Salary Range
$23.50 - $27.50 Hourly
Description
About Us: LifeMoves is one of the largest and most effective providers of shelter and supportive services across Silicon Valley and the San Francisco Peninsula. As a results-driven organization, since 1987, our mission has been to provide interim housing and supportive services that create opportunities for homeless families and individuals to rapidly return to stable housing and long-term self-sufficiency. Our successful therapeutic service model combines
clean, modern housing with intensive supportive services that promote dignity and motivate our clients to achieve autonomy. LifeMoves operates over 15 major sites from San Jose to Daly City.
Culture: LifeMoves staff are dedicated to serving our community. Diverse in background, outlook and life experience, our team addresses important social issues with passion and creativity. A culture of collaboration and innovation provides a thriving and successful environment for all. We foster personal growth through ongoing investment in the professional development of our staff. Together, we are committed to breaking the cycle of homelessness
and helping our clients achieve long-term self-sufficiency. LifeMoves | Branham Lane located in south San Jose, supports single adults and adult
families/multi-generational households. The program offers on-site services and connections to additional resources, including assistance with housing searches and meeting basic needs.LifeMoves aims to help participants achieve self-sufficiency through various support services, such as financial workshops, resume building, nutrition guidance, and conflict resolution, with the ultimate goal of securing permanent housing.
Position Summaries
The Program Aide is responsible for ensuring the facility and community spaces are well kept and functioning. The Program Aide is also responsible for administrative tasks that contribute to facility operations. The successful candidate should exhibit exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to interact effectively with other staff, clients, donors, and partnering agencies and always with sensitivity to the needs of the homeless population.
Primary Duties
Qualifications
To learn more about our non-profit organization, check out our website at www.lifemoves.org
LifeMoves is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)
Job Location
Corporate Headquarters - Santa Clara, CA
Salary Range
$23.50 - $27.50 Hourly
Description
About Us: LifeMoves is one of the largest and most effective providers of shelter and supportive services across Silicon Valley and the San Francisco Peninsula. As a results-driven organization, since 1987, our mission has been to provide interim housing and supportive services that create opportunities for homeless families and individuals to rapidly return to stable housing and long-term self-sufficiency. Our successful therapeutic service model combines
clean, modern housing with intensive supportive services that promote dignity and motivate our clients to achieve autonomy. LifeMoves operates over 15 major sites from San Jose to Daly City.
Culture: LifeMoves staff are dedicated to serving our community. Diverse in background, outlook and life experience, our team addresses important social issues with passion and creativity. A culture of collaboration and innovation provides a thriving and successful environment for all. We foster personal growth through ongoing investment in the professional development of our staff. Together, we are committed to breaking the cycle of homelessness
and helping our clients achieve long-term self-sufficiency. LifeMoves | Branham Lane located in south San Jose, supports single adults and adult
families/multi-generational households. The program offers on-site services and connections to additional resources, including assistance with housing searches and meeting basic needs.LifeMoves aims to help participants achieve self-sufficiency through various support services, such as financial workshops, resume building, nutrition guidance, and conflict resolution, with the ultimate goal of securing permanent housing.
Position Summaries
The Program Aide is responsible for ensuring the facility and community spaces are well kept and functioning. The Program Aide is also responsible for administrative tasks that contribute to facility operations. The successful candidate should exhibit exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to interact effectively with other staff, clients, donors, and partnering agencies and always with sensitivity to the needs of the homeless population.
Primary Duties
- Maintain a welcoming, professional, and nonjudgmental demeanor during interactions with clients.
- Communicate with external agencies, shelters, and service providers to coordinate placement for clients when necessary
- Conduct thorough intake interviews with potential clients, gathering necessary information to determine eligibility for LifeMoves programs.
- Greet donors and volunteers and assist them with their needs.
- Assist with organizations of supplies and donations.
- Answer phones and provide assistance to callers.
- Be available to welcome new program participants, complete intakes and supervise move-ins and move-outs.
- Order and maintain inventory of supplies for site including supplies and maintenance items.
- Monitor client activities within the shelter; maintain a safe and supportive atmosphere; ensure client adherence to program rules, especially regarding clean and sober behavior.
- Perform and/or monitor all site maintenance duties as required in order to provide a safe, clean, and functional environment.
- Complete projects to improve facility beautification and upkeep.
- Order and maintain organized storage of all operational supplies and related inventory documentation for site in a timely manner. This includes, but is not limited to, Food Bank, janitorial and maintenance supplies as well as donations.
- Complete administrative tasks that include the use of Microsoft Excel and Word.
- Ensure that weekly company vehicle maintenance checks are completed, documented, and vehicle safety and cleanliness are a priority.
- Respond to crisis in a calm manner.
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Experience working with at-risk populations and understanding of the issues faced by disenfranchised populations
- Experience with the homeless population, mental health, substance abuse, and other disabilities strongly preferred
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; proven ability to collaborate with other agencies
- Conflict resolution, group facilitation and relate well with others
- Strong work ethic; comfortable working independently, keen attention to detail and highly organized
- Automobile and valid driver’s license required
- Bachelor’s degree in social services or similar is strongly preferred
- An understanding of, or willingness to learn about, ideas and practices that promote diversity, equity and inclusion
- Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
To learn more about our non-profit organization, check out our website at www.lifemoves.org
LifeMoves is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)
Salary : $24 - $28
