Relief staff

SUMMARY CCACS The Contra Costa Adult Continuum of Services (CCACS) program is a public / private partnership with Contra Costa Health Services, Health, Housing and Homeless Services and Heluna Health.

We respect human dignity and believe housing is a right that is supported through advocacy and collaboration (www.cchealth.

org / services.homeless). CCYCS The Contra Costa Youth Continuum of Services (CCYCS) is a program of Contra Costa Health Services - Housing and Homeless Services Division, in partnership with Heluna Health that provides drop-in services, interim shelter, and transitional housing for homeless and at-risk youth ages 18 to 24.

The guiding philosophy of CCYCS services is that every youth has strengths and the ability to make positive changes in their lives.

We value the diversity, determination, resiliency, and strength all youth bring to our doors. Salary : $22.05 - $26.25 Hourly ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS : CCACS CCYCS

• 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 ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS : 1.

Knowledge of the client population and their complex needs including homelessness, financial instability, medical and psychiatric illnesses, and substance abuse, and HIV / AIDS. 2.

Ability to work well with diverse staff, stigmatized communities and clientele including cultural, language, sexual identity, gender and other diversity considerations within all neighborhoods in Contra Costa. 3.

Ability to work successfully both independently and cooperatively. 4.

Professional level competency using Internet, email, and Microsoft Word computer applications. 5.

Ability to use computers / internet to look up information and enter relevant notes. 6.

CPR and first aid certification within 90 days of hire. 7.

Ability to use a computer, phone, or office equipment for extended periods of time. 8.

Ability to successfully and efficiently complete tasks in an environment where background noise is present, and interruptions may be constant. Desired Qualifications :

• Bilingual, bicultural in Spanish.
• Lived experience of homelessness and / or accessing behavioral health services.
• Previous experience or training in street outreach and clinical case management.
• Knowledge of Contra Costa County and community resources.
• Knowledge of the Contra Costa emergency provider network.
• Prior experience with documentation and billing procedures. Education / Experience :
• Successful applicants must have a high school diploma / GED
• 1 year work experience working with vulnerable or special needs populations 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 PHFE is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer that encourages minorities, women, veterans, and disabled to apply.

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)

Last updated : 2024-11-21

Salary : $22 - $26