Homeless Assistance Program Coordinator-13-090- SC/ Riverside Corps.

Mission Statement

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Corps Officer, this position will track homeless individuals through a City designed database and will assist clients in connecting to various available services to address their potential path out of homelessness and sufficient.

Essential Functions

• Make relational connections with the homeless community on a daily basis
• Track needs of homeless individuals
• Conduct a monthly homeless point in time count
• Make connections for homeless individuals for needed services and programs
• Use City designed database to track homelessness throughout Moreno Valley
• Transport individuals to services when needed
• Providing transportation to our shower program as needed
• Meet regularly with Corps Officer for program evaluation and support
• Meet certification by and participation in The Salvation Army's fleet safety program
• Perform all other duties as assigned
• Collaborate with Homeless to Work Program and ARC for client referral
• Collaborate with Moreno Valley Police Department and Code Enforcement to report on current homeless situations throughout the city and do homeless counts.
• Develop and foster linkages with other social service agencies and work in collaboration to provide clients with access to a broad range of supportive services, including health/mental health services, employment preparation/placement services, substance abuse services, vocational services, access to mainstream benefits, and identification of and access to permanent housing.
• Maintain regular contact with each homeless individual throughout the city.
• Work our food pantry as needed
• Do food pick ups for our pantry as needed
• Input data into tracking system daily IE: Wellsky, HMIS, Spreadsheet

Pay Rate: $20.00-$22.00/hr

Working Conditions

Ability to walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel and twist on an intermittent or sometimes continuous basis. Ability to be able to lift up to 40lbs. Ability to work outdoors for extended periods of time.

Minimum Qualifications

• At least 18 years old
• High School diploma preferred
• Maintain a Class C California Driver's License
• Current knowledge of and interest in homeless populations and available supportive resources.
• Understand and support the mission of The Salvation Army.

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• Basic understanding of computer skills
• Experience working with the homeless population
• Ability to work with basic functions of a tablet and laptop.
• Knowledge of HMIS preferred.
• Ability to actively listen and take genuine interest in helping homeless individuals to address and reduce barriers to independence.
• Good time management and communication skills, both verbal and written. Professional telephone etiquette.
• Strong interpersonal skills with both clients and staff in a professional, respectful manner.