WINTER NIGHTS EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Summary Position Descriptions
The
Winter Nights program, a winter homeless shelter, is
seeking staff for operations from mid October, 2012, to
early May, 2013. The Winter Nights program serves families
with children and seniors capable of self care. The shelter
is housed on a rotating basis at faith congregations in Central Contra
Costa County. Volunteers provide many hours of service to
the program.
The paid staff positions
listed below are currently available. Interested persons
should mail resumes to The
Interfaith Council of Contra Costa County, 1543 Sunnyvale Avenue,
Walnut Creek, CA 94597-1903 or send electronically to eye4cee@aol.com.
More information is available at 925-930-9965.
Current Job Announcements
Program Manager
Responsible for day to day operation of the Shelter and
maintaining a safe and secure environment. . Trains
and supervises Site Supervisors. Plans and coordinates arrangements
with volunteer congregations. Conducts orientation programs for
volunteers. Conducts client screening interviews and approves
referred individuals for participation in the program.
Maintains records of operations, and conducts
evaluations of operations and outcomes. Collaborates with
the Case Manager to ensure optimum service to the clients.
Reports to the Executive Director. Half time position. Duty hours
generally in late afternoon and early evening. Experience in homeless
or residential treatment programs necessary. BS degree in Social
Work or related field preferred.
Site Supervisors
Supervises shelter operations during assigned hours.
Ensures a clean, safe, and positive environment. Conducts
house meetings on the evening shift as scheduled. Ensures that Client
Participation Guidelines and all operational and safety
procedures are followed. Orients volunteers and coordinates
their activities on a daily basis. Reports to the Program
Manager. Full and part time positions available to work
evening or night hours. Demonstrated ability to manage
shelter operations based on paid experience required.
Academic work in Social Work or related field preferred.
Transportation Worker
Drives shelter van to provide transportation to clients to
public transportation and to enable children to reach their schools.
Organizes the route based on current site of the
shelter and individual needs of clients. Arranges for service to the
van as approved by the Program Manager. Reports to the
Program Manager and collaborates with the Site Supervisors to
ensure clients are served as appropriate. Must be available
in early morning and late afternoon hours. Clean driving record
required, and experience with homeless or residential treatment
programs preferred.
Daytime Oasis Worker
Responsible for supervision of activities at a weekday respite site for
clients engaged in job searches, and families caring for small children
between the hours of 9AM and 4PM. Ensures a safe, clean, and positive
environment. Maintains records and manages communications with program
staff and other organizations. Assists clients and case manager as
instructed in coordinating resources. Must be able to work with people,
including children, in informal groups. Experience working with the
homeless or in other human service settings necessary. Some computer
skills necessary.