Adolfo - Mentor

Volunteers of America Northern California & Northern Nevada•Mather, CA

18h•$19 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

Volunteers of America Northern California & Northern Nevada (VOA-NCNN) is a nonprofit organization with nearly 500 employees dedicated to helping those in need rebuild their lives. Founded in 1911, VOA-NCNN is a leading provider of social services, operating over 40 programs focused on housing, employment, substance abuse, and recovery for diverse populations. The organization's mission is to inspire self-sufficiency, dignity, and hope through quality housing, employment, and supportive services. VOA-NCNN is recruiting for full-time Mentor positions for the Adolfo Housing Program at its Mather Community Campus. This role is for a Certified Great Place to Work.

Requirements

Demonstrated ability to communicate and comprehend oral and written instructions.
Ability to provide services to clients without ethnic or social prejudices.
General knowledge of issues and challenges unique to foster youth population, homelessness, substance abuse, minorities, and people with disabilities.
Ability to utilize a range of interventions to work with clients of varying needs and levels of functioning.
Flexibility to work irregular hours.
Willingness to function as a team member.
Valid California driver's license.
Ability to meet the organization’s insurance carrier guidelines.
Must pass all required background clearances.
CPR/First Aid certification required within 90 days of employment.
Completion and maintenance of all required training and health clearances.
Teamwork skills
Oral and written communication skills
Ability to assist other people
Organizational skills
Computer skills
Analytical and decision-making ability
Lift and move up to 50 pounds
Stand, walk, bend, stoop, and sit frequently
Kneel occasionally
Climb stairs regularly
Be able to maneuver quickly in emergency situations to assist clients as needed

Responsibilities

Maintain extensive knowledge of the fire warning and suppression system and evacuation procedures.
Maintain clear, thorough, routine communication with Program Supervisor.
Provide awake, active/mobile shift coverage while maintaining grounds security.
Maintain all shift logs and complete incident reports.
Prepare apartments for resident move-ins.
Make hourly security checks during designated periods.
Explain rules and regulations and enforce residents’ observance of the rules.
Transport and/or arrange transportation of clients, maintaining the vehicle and mileage log.
Assist on-site residents with minor problems and answer routine questions.
Receive maintenance requests from clients and manage equipment check-in/out and inspection.
Perform housekeeping and other maintenance tasks as needed.
Provide residents with a safe, non-judgmental environment.
De-escalate crises and respond to crisis situations appropriately.
Comprehend and adhere to ethical standards and confidentiality laws.
Perform routine clerical duties.
Address and report any biological, psychological, or social issues that promote disharmony, criminal, or otherwise non-productive behavior.
Support in implementing plans to assist clients in pursuing educational, vocational, housing, and other goals.
Assist with conflict resolution among clients.
Role model positive attitudes and behaviors to help clients work toward self-sufficiency.
Write in Resident Log all activities and interactions with each resident.
Read and write in all logs daily.
Monitor inventory of program equipment and supplies.
Notify management of potential workflow problems and resource needs.
Adhere to staffing schedules for adequate/safe staffing coverage.
Direct available resources as required.
Maintain working knowledge of fire, safety, and health standards.
Continually learn and enhance technical and interpersonal skills.
Maintain valid adult, child, and infant CPR and First Aid certifications.
Attend staff meetings/assigned training and complete required certifications.