Job description

Warming Center Job Description

Position: Warming Center Staff

Status: Non-Exempt, Temporary on call, Nov 15, 2022 – March 31, 2023

Where: Santa Maria, Lompoc, Santa Barbara, Carpinteria

Shift: 5pm to 6:30 with various shifts available

Days: Varies based on activation which is weather driven yet all FWC a guaranteed to be able to work 4 hours a week during weeks that the FWC does not activate

In general, the Warming Center Staff is responsible for the safety and supervision of clients who attend the Warming Center Locations. 1. Welcome and record keeping for all participants

2. Maintain a safe, friendly, supportive and inviting environment. Specific duties include, but are not limited to:

3. Work compassionately with those who have difficulty engaging with service providers.

4. Effectively De-escalate and Resolve conflict among clients especially potentially violent situations.

5. Serve and help with food distribution.

6. Responsible for setup of Warming Center services including handing out bedding and other amenities.

7. Ensure clients adhere to rules, especially related to behaviors that are unsafe – if necessary, notifying public safety personnel to help with clients who exhibit inappropriate or unsafe behaviors.

8. Respond appropriately to emergencies.

9. Maintain accurate daily recordkeeping and report – providing these in a timely manner following all protocols

10. Ensure facility is maintained in a clean and orderly fashion.

11. Provide information to supervisor after each shift regarding the number of participants, any need for supplies, incident reports, etc.

12. Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

High School Diploma

Experience:

1. Ability to work effectively with homeless individuals of diverse backgrounds and abilities.

2. Interest in helping volunteers and participants feel welcome while insuring a safe environment.

3. Willing to work when called for duty.

4. Ability to develop rapport, provide information, and refer with sensitivity to cultural issues.

5. Display a high level of initiative, effort and commitment towards completing assignments efficiently.

6. Possess excellent time management skills and the ability to work with minimum supervision.

7. Preferred previous experience with social services and/or homeless programs.

Requisite Skills:

1. Must pass a criminal, background check and not be on probation or parole or have warrants out for arrest.

3. Must be sensitive to client and volunteer needs and be able to manage multiple priorities.

4. Must conform to HIPPA regulations regarding client confidentiality.

5. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with and support diverse faith communities.

6. Effectively communicate with and relate to diverse, multi-ethnic, homeless, and low-income adults and children with multiple barriers.

7. Must pass a pre-employment drug screening according to federal guidelines.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary

Pay: $18.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• On call
• Weekend availability

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Work Location: Multiple Locations

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