Supportive Services Coordinator
Company: Jamboree
Location: Sacramento
Posted on: March 19, 2023
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Job Description:
We're looking for dedicated team members to join Orange County's
largest nonprofit developer of high quality affordable housing and
services that transform lives and strengthen communities.
Location: Sacramento, CA
Status: Full Time, Hourly
Wage: $18-$20/hour + Benefits
Primary Objective of Position:
The Supportive Services Coordinator will be responsible for
implementing and coordinating programs that develop the resident's
capacity to engage in life skills development, coping mechanisms
that nurture their well-being, set personal goals and maintain
housing stability. The Supportive Services Coordinator will also
provide linkage and referral services to residents to increase
housing stability.
Major Areas of Accountability:
Provide supportive services to address issues and barriers that
negatively impact progress toward goals
Maintain responsibility for tenant rosters that show entry-exits
for relevant Jamboree property
Monitor for warning signs of de-compensation and crisis, and
responding accordingly.
Record keeping, documenting and reporting as needed.
Document resident participation in services and track progress of
resident goals.
Complete monthly newsletters describing the available social and
supportive services offered on-site and off-site, including a
calendar reflecting the time and location of such services.
Maintain information regarding the off-site services and programs
and provide referrals to such programs when appropriate.
Provide advocacy, onsite case management services and linkage to
residents as needed.
Complete intake assessment and orientation with new residents.
Maintain effective relations and coordinate services between
community supports, service providers and property management.
Provide a positive atmosphere for the residents and promote
community engagement.
Provide daily Adult Education groups/workshops onsite to
residents.
Plan and coordinate Health and Wellness events and community
building activities yearly.
Input data into the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS)
accurately and on a timely basis.
Provide onsite life skills training and reinforcement to
residents.
Other duties as assigned.
Level of Education, Experience and Skill Set:
Over 21 years of age.
Experience working with individuals experiencing chronic
homelessness and mental health challenges
Familiarity with the Housing First, Harm Reduction and/or Recovery
Oriented service models
Ability to maintain relationships with other consumers/members
while maintaining appropriate boundaries as a staff.
Ability to interact in a culturally diverse community
AA degree preferred; or equivalent experience serving homeless
individuals
Ability to work effectively in an interdisciplinary team setting
and also independently.
Knowledge of independent living skills such as cookies, budgeting,
housekeeping, being a good neighbor, etc.
Valid California driver's license and availability of an insured
vehicle.
Job includes some evening and weekend hours and travel throughout
California.
Mandatory Vaccine Policy:
Consistent with its duty to provide and maintain a workplace that
is free of recognized hazards, Jamboree has adopted a mandatory
vaccination policy for any newly hired employees effective October
1, 2021. This is to safeguard the health and well-being of
employees and their families, our residents, and our communities
from the risks associated with COVID-19. This policy is intended to
comply with all state and local laws. It is based on guidance
provided by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration
(OSHA), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and
other public health and licensing authorities, as applicable. To
assist any candidate who is disabled, has a qualifying medical
condition that contraindicates the vaccination, or who objects to
being vaccinated on the basis of sincerely held religious beliefs
and practices, Jamboree will engage in an interactive process to
determine if a reasonable accommodation can be provided so long as
it does not create an undue hardship for Jamboree and/or does not
pose a direct threat to the health or safety of others in the
workplace and/or to the employee. Once Jamboree is aware of the
need for an accommodation, Jamboree will engage in an interactive
process to identify possible accommodations.
Physical Demands:
The Supportive Services Coordinator is required to talk and hear.
The employee is often required to sit and use their hands and
fingers to handle or feel. The employee is required to stand, walk,
reach with arms and hands, climb, balance, twist, lean, move from
one location to another and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
Vision abilities required by this job include close and far vision.
Ability to operate a computer keyboard, and lift files and reports.
Exposure to glare from a computer.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to
lift 25 lbs.
Work Environment:
Working with the homeless population whether on the streets, in
shelters or other places of habitation or services. Exposure to bed
bugs or other infestations, unpleasant smells or odors, unclean
individuals or homes due to homelessness or mental health symptoms
or poverty. Some work will be in a recreational room or common
area. The noise level is usually moderate but will vary depending
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