Homeless Outreach Coordinator
Salvation Army Careers•San Francisco, CA
•Onsite
About The Position
The Homeless Ministries Outreach Coordinator supports the Corps Officer by leading mobile outreach efforts that promote the Harbor Light Center and The Way Out program. They also oversee the Harbor House meals program with staff and residents. This role involves close collaboration with the Food Services Manager and shelter team to ensure consistent meal delivery and community engagement.
Requirements
- CA Driver’s license (required)
- High school diploma or equivalent (required)
- California Food Handler's Card or ServSafe® Certificate (required)
- Experience working with children (1 year required)
- Experience using various types of knives and cutting tools, cookware, ingredients, procedures, and equipment
- Tuberculosis clearance (within first seven days of employment – company provided)
Nice To Haves
- Associate’s Degree in a related field (preferred)
- Experience working with the homeless population
Responsibilities
- Coordinate regular homeless outreach efforts across downtown San Francisco
- Work with SF Metro Corps units to provide spiritual, emotional, and physical support
- Partner with the San Francisco Culinary Training Academy for monthly food outreach
- Connect with external groups to refer individuals to Harbor Light and The Way Out recovery programs
- Promote Salvation Army recovery programs
- Track and report outreach statistics monthly and during meetings
- Oversee the S.H.O.W. van, including maintenance and documentation
- Manage outreach supplies and visit the local food bank and seek donations
- Involve Harbor Light program participants in outreach activities
- Organize and maintain the Outreach Closet
- Coordinate weekly meal needs with the HLC kitchen, including breakfast counts and lunch items for children
- Transport and serve meals to Harbor House residents
- Support Sunday breakfast events with ministry staff
- Transport lunch items and assist parent volunteers in preparing daily lunches
- Store and monitor food quality to ensure meals meet nutrition and safety standards
- Prepare and serve daily after-school snacks for students
- Handle California Adult Food Program records
- Support special meal events and follow direction from leadership as needed
- Other related duties as required
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
