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Helping People. Changing Lives.

Our Homeless Services Team at 40 Prado is looking for Homeless Services Workers who are available nights & overnights. As a Homeless Services Worker, you will play a crucial role in providing direct services to our clients. Your responsibilities will include assessing needs, offering information and referrals, distributing essential supplies, and supervising on-site activities. You will collaborate with various service providers and emergency personnel to ensure comprehensive support for our clients.

What we're looking for in the ideal candidate:

• Has at least six months of experience providing direct human or health services to economically disadvantaged, physically/mentally disabled, substance abuse/dual-diagnosed individuals, the elderly, or at-risk youth.
• Has relevant education and/or volunteer experience in a related field.
• Depending on the department assigned, a valid California driver's license, a current DMV driving record, and proof of insurance may be required to fulfill job-related travel. Reasonable accommodations will be considered in accordance with applicable laws.

As a Homeless Services Worker you will:

• Perform client sign-in, data collection, and maintain program attendance records.
• Screen clients for entry into homeless programs, ensuring safety and adherence to policies.
• Maintain a safe environment by monitoring the site and premises.
• Perform HMIS intake and client assessment, providing referrals to community services.
• Utilize conflict resolution and crisis management techniques to manage clients.
• Handle documentation, including client messages, daily logs, incident reports, and more.
• Oversee client housekeeping activities and address maintenance issues.
• Coordinate food service, ensuring proper sanitation practices and food distribution.
• Maintain facility security and interact with various service providers and community members.

Please note this job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

For questions regarding the application process or open positions, contact the Recruiting Department at 805-544-4355 or email us at recruitment@capslo.org. EOE/V/ADA/Drug Free Workplace/Asset Infused Organization. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo County, Inc. will consider all qualified applicants without attention to race, sex, age religion, disability, national origin, veteran status, socioeconomic class, or any other protected characteristic.