Expanded Operation Stream Shield Worksite Supervisor

CORNERSTONES INC•Reston, VA

3d•$53,000 - $53,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Expanded Operation Stream Shield (OSS) Worksite Supervisor is part of the employment services team at the Embry Rucker Community Shelter (ERCS). The role provides transportation and worksite supervision for participants in the Expanded OSS program, a partnership between the Department of Public Works and Environmental Services and the Fairfax County Office to Prevent and End Homelessness. The program provides temporary work experience for people experiencing homelessness while helping improve local stream water quality. Working in Region 3 of Fairfax County, the supervisor partners with the Employment Coordinator to recruit and screen participants, transport them to worksites, oversee their work, and track and report completed work. The position also supports participants’ employment and education goals through job-readiness assistance and coordination with case managers and community partners. The supervisor uses a patient, trauma-informed and equitable approach, and must be comfortable engaging unsheltered individuals in places not meant for habitation. The position is based at ERCS and field worksites, with some outdoor work in winter and summer and travel to other sites and meetings. The schedule is flexible and may include evenings and weekends.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in an applicable human services field or commensurate experience with homeless and/or at-risk populations.
Two years of experience in homeless services.
Experience supervising a group of individuals completing a task.
Experience working with vulnerable individuals, including people with mental health and/or substance abuse disabilities.
Comfort meeting unsheltered individuals in places not meant for human habitation, including campsites and parked cars.
Knowledge of and belief in Housing First and Rapid Re-Housing philosophies and strategies.
Knowledge of current social service, homelessness, and housing issues and approaches to addressing them.
Knowledge or understanding of tenant rights and responsibilities, strength-based case management, trauma-informed care, and racial equity.
Clear, concise oral and written communication skills and the ability to collaborate with others.
Experience with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Ability to use HMIS to maintain case records and support data collection.
Ability to schedule and manage workload to meet deadlines; learn and process information, prioritize competing demands, and make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment; and complete tasks amid frequent interruptions.
Ability to stand and kneel on uneven surfaces, lift and carry at least 30 pounds, walk off dedicated paths or roadways, and walk at least one mile from transportation.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends.
Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and a good driving record; ability to drive a 15-passenger van.
Ability to safely operate a company vehicle.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in English and Spanish.
Ability to use personal lived experience of housing instability to help assess system barriers.

Responsibilities

Identify and build rapport with people experiencing homelessness; promote the Traditional and Expanded OSS programs; recruit and vet participants.
Assist the Employment Coordinator in screening Expanded OSS applicants to assess their ability to perform the requested work.
Transport participants to and from Expanded OSS worksites using an agency vehicle.
Provide safety training and personal protective equipment to participants, and ensure their safety at worksites.
Supervise groups of 5–10 participants completing assigned tasks.
Teach participants to identify non-native plant species and safely remove invasive plants.
Fill in as the Traditional OSS Worksite Supervisor when needed.
Work with the Employment Coordinator to help participants transition from OSS to part-time or full-time employment.
Help develop an employment and education plan for each OSS worker; assist with resumes, online job applications, cover letters, and other job-related tasks.
Transport participants to approved or assigned job interviews, job fairs, and referral services as requested.
Collaborate with shelter housing-focused and street outreach case managers to support participants’ skills, income, and preparation for permanent housing.
Provide worker evaluation and feedback using a strength-based and trauma-informed approach.
Track completed work and report to the Employment Coordinator; coordinate required site checklists and quarterly HMIS data with the Employment Specialist and DPWES Project Manager.
Maintain leased vehicles used by the Expanded OSS program.
Maintain partnerships with relevant county, state, federal, and community agencies to support holistic, integrated care management.
Maintain case and HMIS files in accordance with agency and contractual standards.
Participate in multidisciplinary meetings, case staffing, community trainings, and meetings.
Work a flexible schedule that may include evenings and weekends, and perform other related duties as required.