Program Aid - Temporary

Life changing work * Welcoming staff * Generous benefits * Advancement opportunities

Join the St. Vincent de Paul Society of San Francisco and be part of the solution to break the cycles of homelessness and domestic violence in San Francisco.

St. Vincent de Paul Society of San Francisco operates the Multi-Service Center - Northern California’s largest homeless shelter, Navigation Centers for chronically homeless individuals and couples and the Riley Center - Domestic Violence shelter and services for survivors. We have over 175 employees working in 4 locations. We are proud of our diversity and of our more than 150 year history of helping others in San Francisco.  St. Vincent de Paul Society of San Francisco’s mission is to offer hope and service, on a direct person to person basis, working to break the cycles of homelessness and domestic violence.

SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the Shift Supervisor, the Temporary Program Aid is responsible for assisting in the general operation of the MSC.  This position will monitor and control the activities of clients, ensuring the safety of the shelter. This is a temporary, non-exempt, non-union position working Graveyard Shift (12:00 Midnight to 8:30am). The position ends mid-January 2025

LOCATION:  525 – 5^th Street, San Francisco, CA

SALARY/BENEFITS:    $24 per hour, sick hours accrued plus access to Employee Assistance Program

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide resource and referral information for clients.
• Responsible for respectful and courteous treatment of all clients at all times.
• Monitor and control activities in the Shelter and Drop In, ensuring the safety of residents and staff.
• Carry protective gloves at all times and use them as appropriate.
• Follow and maintain rules and regulations described in the Shelter’s operations manual.
• Implement and adhere to Standards of Care per City/County legislation.
• Make area checks as assigned.
• Perform bed checks.
• Distribute and collect blankets and towels.
• Monitor meal lines.
• Responsible for cleanliness of bed and work areas, including restrooms.
• Attend monthly all-staff meetings.
• Perform other appropriate duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school degree or equivalent
• Experience working with diverse populations in a shelter or non-profit setting.
• Good English communication skills - verbal, reading, and written.
• Ability to work with men and women who are homeless, indigent, alcoholic, mentally ill, and/or unemployed.
• Ability to maintain accurate records.
• Ability to work well under pressure and in crisis situations.
• Ability to work collaboratively and cooperatively with staff.
• Ability to take direction from a leader, follow instructions, and learn new skills.
• Proficient in data entry, learning new software, and Microsoft Word.
• Demonstrated use of Vincentian values such as respect, dignity, integrity, compassion, justice and stewardship.
• Ability to advocate for clients and use resourcefulness to help clients and resolve problems.
• Demonstrated excellence in relating to clients and duties.
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries with guests, volunteers, and staff.
• Commitment to the mission of St. Vincent de Paul Society of San Francisco.

Covid vaccination with one booster and negative result on TB test required.   

Background check completed upon acceptance of job offer.

St. Vincent de Paul Society of San Francisco celebrates diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging and is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction.