Client Services Monitor - Graveyard

Job Description

Job Description

Job purpose

The mission of Hope the Mission (HOTV) is to prevent, reduce, and eliminate poverty, hunger, and homelessness.

HOTV's Interim Housing provides a safe, low-barrier, and supportive 24-hour shelter for families experiencing homelessness. Clients receive shelter, food, and housing focused case management services. Working under the supervision of the Program Coordinator, the Client Service Monitor fulfills the mission of the Hope of Valley Rescue Mission by successfully providing supervision and support to the families in the Interim Housing Program.

Duties and responsibilities

This is a Graveyard position

Ensure client compliance with program rules, policies, and procedures

Distribution of necessary supplies including handing out bedding, clothing, and hygiene items as needed

Assist with sanitation of client belongings in hot box and new bed assignment upon intake

Watch for and report suspicious or unusual activity to the appropriate authorities; investigate alarms or noises and remove trespassers from the facility / property

Work in partnership with on-site security

Respond to emergency situations as appropriate

Notify emergency services personnel, such as law enforcement, fire department, and paramedics in cases of emergencies

Complete written reports and incident logs of daily activities

Answer telephone and take messages for clients and staff

Resolve client issues as needed using de-escalation and crisis intervention techniques to help clients work through conflict

Monitor facility and report any maintenance concerns as needed

Assist with the serving of daily meals

Ensure cleanliness of the facility, including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming as needed

Restock supplies in the bathrooms and dining area

Assist with maintenance of resident laundry schedule

Ensure clients are following proper hygiene practices

Work with clients to improve their independent living skills

Clean restrooms, dormitory areas, offices, and common areas

Other duties include

Attend and participate in Team Meetings, Trainings, Case Conferencing, etc.

Responsible for maintaining thorough and accurate records in both written form (hard copies) and through the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) is required

Establish and / or maintain good rapport and working arrangements with co-workers, including the management team and other staff

Facilitate and supervise regularly scheduled resident house meetings

Create and maintain a shelter environment that is safe

Uphold all HOTV and LAHSA Rules, Regulations, and Policies

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Understand and support the mission statement of Hope of the Valley Rescue Mission

High school diploma or GED

1-2 years' experience working with the homeless or similar population

Must possess solid proficiency of Microsoft Office Suite

Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Must possess basic grammar and spelling skills

Possess the necessary initiative, adaptability, and responsibility to work with minimum supervision

Must possess excellent problem-solving skills

Ability to interact with others professionally

Knowledge of Housing First, Harm Reduction, and Trauma Informed principles

Experience working with a diverse population, with sensitivity to differences in culture, religion, sexual orientation, race, age, and physical and mental illness

Valid CPR / First Aid certification or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire

Must be TB-cleared prior to hiring

Live scan is required

Local travel may be required

A Valid CA driver's license is required

Working conditions

Ability to walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or sometimes continuous basis

Ability to grasp, push, pull objects such as files, file cabinet drawers, and reach overhead

Ability to work in proximity with service animals and emotional support animals

Ability to operate a computer, fax, and telephone

Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.

Some night and weekend hours required

PHYSICAL DEMANDS, ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS, EQUIPMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. Employee is required to : Walk and climb stairs; stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or sometimes continuous basis; Grasp, push, pull objects such as files, file cabinet drawers, and reach overhead; Handle, finger, grasp and feel objects and equipment; Reach with hands and arms; Be mobile by moving oneself from place to place quickly and easily; Repeat various motions with the wrists, hands, and fingers; Be able to perform visual activities for (including, but not limited to) administrative and clerical tasks; Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. Communicate, receive and exchange ideas, information by means of the spoken and written word; Drive vehicle in and around Los Angeles County; Be able to enter various buildings that may require climbing stairs. Be periodically subjected to outside environmental conditions. Employee may work in proximity to service animals and emotional support animals; Use a desktop and / or laptop computer; copy, postage, and fax machines. Complete all required forms in personal writing.

Work Environment :

The employee may be in contact with individuals and families in crisis who may be ill, using alcohol and drugs, and who may not be attentive to basic personal hygiene, health and safety practices. The employee may experience a number of unpleasant sensory demands associated with the clients use of alcohol and drugs, and lack of personal hygiene. The employee must be ready to respond quickly and effectively to many types of situations, including crisis situations and potentially hostile situations. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate in an office setting. Sometimes work may become stressful when working under pressure.

EEO : HOTV (Hope of the Valley) provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, HOTV complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, placement, promotion, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

HOTV will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if HOTV is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing’s Fair Chance Act webpage.

This is a Graveyard position