Safe Sleep Site Coordinator

HIV Alliance•Eugene, OR

12h•Onsite

About The Position

This position will support the coordination of a micro safe sleep site utilized by HIVA clients. The Coordinator will provide support and assistance to clients experiencing homelessness who reside at the site. This position will serve as the primary staff presence at the site and coordinate with other HIVA staff to maintain operations, address concerns and coordinate services. This position will spend most of the work week at the site, working from a variety of non-traditional settings.

Requirements

TB test (provided at agency)
Valid Oregon driver’s license, or valid out of state driver’s license with the ability to get an Oregon driver’s license within 30 days of establishing residency in Oregon, and a driving record sufficient to be covered by agency auto insurance policy
Three years of experience working independently with similar populations
Experience working in the field, outside traditional settings
Ability to maintain empathy with clients while establishing appropriate personal and professional boundaries.
Ability to complete routine repairs and maintenance
Excellent interpersonal skills including ability to work effectively with people of diverse backgrounds, and ability to stay neutral and unbiased
Self-determined, highly motivated and solution focused
Commitment to diversity and inclusiveness in all aspects of job performance
Knowledge of the unique issues affecting high-risk communities and willingness to learn about culturally relevant interventions for gay and bisexual men, people who inject drugs and people living with HIV/AIDS.
Experience in effectively prioritizing needs in a complex work environment with multiple and sometimes competing agendas
Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality, a professional demeanor, and to represent the organization in a positive manner at all times
Excellent written and oral communication
Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
Comfort discussing sex, sexuality, and addiction
Ability to communicate in group setting, facilitation skills a plus
Team player who is self-motivated, enthusiastic and collaborative
Willingness to work a flexible schedule
Ability to pass agency criminal background check
Lives in or near Eugene with a reliable vehicle and Oregon driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Facilitation skills a plus

Responsibilities

Provide staff presence at the site.
Assist clients, and ensure adherence to the code of conduct, community agreements, and all rules and policies.
Assist with enforcement of the code of conduct, rules, and policies
Respond to residents’ concerns and questions
Respond to facilities issues
Respond to and process incident reports
Intervene in and mediate interpersonal conflict
Work a regular schedule, on site, of Wednesday through Sunday. Occasionally other hours may be necessary, with as much advance notice as possible.
Organize, assign and supervise completion of site chore responsibilities
Maintain inventory of basic supplies, purchase or pick up donated supplies
Maintain and route communication to staff and manager referring clients to the site
Complete required administrative tasks as assigned including: Client level data, Site level data, Incident reports, Resident notices
Communicate with residents clearly and respectfully
Conduct regular unit inspections
Complete minor and routine site and unit maintenance and repair
Respond to emergencies
Ensure regular and timely communication with other HIVA staff
Work with manager to seek out opportunities for partnership and networking with organizations
Coordinate and supervise on site volunteers
Support and champion the development and implementation of equity goals
Solicit client feedback on a regular basis and use that feedback in ongoing program development and evaluation
Attend equity focused and culturally responsive training
Ensure that policies and procedures and consistently applied
Ability to work well with others, handle stress appropriately, have reliable attendance
Ability to use personal cell phone to run agency phone system software, MFA, etc.
Other tasks as assigned, including training/cross-training other staff as needed