Homeless To Work Coordinator- SC/ Riverside Corps-13-090

Salvation Army Careers • Riverside, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Corps Officer, this position will coordinate all aspects of the Homeless to Work Program. Promote work opportunities to homeless individuals in the community, supervise work efforts, and assist in case management efforts.

Requirements

• Minimum high school graduate or equivalent
• Minimum two years of experience in an administrative setting
• 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
• Ability to operate standard office equipment in an efficient and effective manner
• Ability to prioritize and address projects, which may conflict, in a time-sensitive manner
• Ability to communicate effectively and interact with co-workers, management, leadership, and the general public in a positive, productive manner
• Ability to analyze problems and to reach acceptable and workable solutions; ability to implement solutions and bring projects to fruition
• Ability to present oneself in a professional manner; ability to maintain confidentiality and sensitivity in relation to information and documentation
• Ability to teach in a classroom setting about life skills classes

Nice To Haves

• BA degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Promote, advertise and build relationships with homeless people in the community.
• Collaborate with other agencies to identify resources and individuals eligible for the program.
• Coordinate with the City to identify cleanup locations on a weekly basis.
• Assist clients in obtaining necessary documentation for employment.
• Provide PTM and safety training instructions for employees.
• Transport employees to and from work locations.
• Supervise employees on cleanup and work sites.
• Meet weekly with Corps Officer and Lead Case Manager for program evaluation and support.
• Maintain statistics for all homeless to work program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED