Program Aide

LIFEMOVES•San Jose, CA

6d•$24 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

LifeMoves is the largest and most effective provider of housing and services for neighbors experiencing homelessness in Silicon Valley since 1987. Our Mission is to end homelessness by providing interim housing, supportive services, and building collaborative partnerships. With 40 programs, LifeMoves gives our neighbors experiencing homelessness a temporary place to call home while providing intensive, customized case management through site-based programs and community outreach. POSITION PURPOSE LifeMoves | Branham Lane provides interim supportive housing in San Jose to 204 units including 24 flex family units. During their stay, clients participate in holistic services tailored to each household’s unique needs and goals. Clients receive support to build self-sufficiency and return to housing stability, including but not limited to accommodations, meals, laundry, case management, and therapy. The team supports clients with housing, employment, benefits, physical and behavioral health through case management, workshops, and connection to specialized resources. The Branham Program Aide plays an important role in keeping the program site safe, welcoming, and running smoothly. Reporting to the Operations & Services Manager, this position is often the first to respond to client needs, helping with both everyday requests and urgent situations. Additionally the position supports volunteers, donors, and community visitors, making sure everyone feels respected and informed. Key responsibilities include keeping the site secure by monitoring access, completing regular safety checks (rounds), and supporting daily tasks like welcoming new clients, preparing rooms, and organizing supplies. This role requires strong attention to the safety and emotional well-being of clients, especially during times of stress or crisis. Staff use a calm and compassionate approach to help resolve problems and support stability. By creating a supportive environment, this position helps clients feel safe and builds trust to work toward their goals, including finding permanent housing. The Program Aide (PA) supports a smooth and welcoming entry process for new clients by coordinating and leading welcomes with care, professionalism, and consistency. When supervisors are offsite, this role is key to observing what’s happening at the site, sharing updates, and keeping clear written and verbal communication with the team. Additionally, the role supports program operations by helping with administrative tasks, such as ordering supplies, organizing materials, and assisting with office duties to keep daily activities running smoothly.

Requirements

Educational Requirements: Associate's Degree in related field preferred; or High School Diploma/GED with 2-5 years of equivalent experience in related field. Related fields may include direct involvement in peer advocacy, community outreach, housing services or roles within the homelessness services field.
Care, Respect, Empathy: Willingness and ability to work with people from all backgrounds with care, respect, and empathy. Understands and is committed to learning and practing DEIB and relentless engagement by welcoming everyone with kindness, dignity, and respect.
Emotional Regulation: Manages stress and emotions professionally, remaining calm, professional, and supportive even under pressure; applies de-escalation techniques to support safety and positive outcomes.
Growth Mindset: Open to feedback, curious, and motivated to learn about trauma-informed care, crisis support, and harm-reduction practices.
Team & Independence: Works well both independently and as part of a collaborative team. Follows directions, communicates clearly, and seeks help or clarification when needed.
Documentation: Maintains clear, unbiased, and professional documentation and communication.
Organization/Prioritization: Demonstrates strong organization, attention to detail, and initiative to ensure smooth operations and positive engagement with clients, colleagues, and partners.
Technology: Comfortable using basic technology, including phone and messaging systems, email, Microsoft Word, Excel, and databases to complete administrative tasks.
Job Knowledge: Understands job duties and performs tasks with accuracy. Commitment to
Growth: Demonstrates a selfless commitment to others on the team, including activity-based dependability, self- improvement activities. Actively seeks opportunities to contribute at higher levels in service to LifeMoves and others on the team. Performance
Improvement: Sets performance goals, establishes the approach, creates a learning environment.
Time Management and Reliability: Manages workload effectively and meets deadlines.
Proactive Collaboration: Actively seeks opportunities to partner with colleagues across teams and functions. Shares knowledge, communicates openly, and anticipates needs to support collective goals. Builds trust by contributing ideas, offering assistance, and ensuring alignment to achieve results together.

Responsibilities

Coordinate, conduct, and train other staff on referrals, welcomes, move-ins, transitions, and move-outs, ensuring accurate documentation, positive experiences for clients, and completing tasks such as cleaning rooms, bagging belongings, and preparing spaces as needed.
Take initiative to observe site operations, provide timely updates, and communicate clearly with the team especially when supervisors are off-site
Provide calm, supportive crisis response and connect clients to appropriate resources as needed
Support daily operations by responding to needs and questions from clients, volunteers, donors, and visitors with radical hospitality, professionalism, and compassion.
Monitor site safety through regular rounds and camera observation to ensure a clean, safe, and welcoming environment. Report maintenance or pest issues promptly and support pest control efforts by maintaining cleanliness and preparing spaces for treatment as needed.
Manage facility meals, supplies, and donations, ensuring proper inventory, and maintaining organized storage.
Support team collaboration by creating reports, updating shift logs and participating in meetings.
Maintain a high level of ethical conduct regarding confidentiality, boundaries, and professionalism while fostering a supportive environment for all.
Fully participate in all required trainings. This includes completing trainings by assigned deadlines, actively engaging during sessions, and applying what you learn to your daily work.
Attend continuing education opportunities to grow expertise and uphold agency standards.
Perform other duties as assigned to support the needs of the program, department, and organization.