6 Resident Advocate (Men's Shelter, M-F, Day Shift) Jobs in Berkeley, CA
Berkeley Food & Housing Project is Hiring a Resident Advocate (Men's Shelter, M-F, Day Shift) Near Berkeley, CA
Schedule: Monday-Friday (40 hours) 8am-4:30pm
Company Overview
Position Summary
- Work with the Program Manager to provide quality service delivery to all shelter clients.
- Maintain supervision of clients and of shelter property at all times.
- Articulate and enforce program and facility rules and procedures clearly and consistently with all clients.
- Serve meals utilizing ServSafe protocols.
- Facilitate client chores.
- Clean facility areas, strip beds, clean linens and restock cleaning supplies.
- Update client Housing & Employment Board.
- Model a kind, compassionate, customer service philosophy in all interactions with clients and other staff.
- Manage a comprehensive intake process ensuring that each new shelter client completes all intake paperwork and is fully knowledgeable of shelter policies and procedures.
- Partner with the Program Manager to co-facilitate Shelter Resident House Meetings twice a month documenting meeting notes, when on-duty.
- Attend all monthly Shelter Staff Meetings.
- Attend all BFHP All Staff Meetings.
- Participate in all BFHP Emergency Drills when on-duty.
- In collaboration with the Shelter Program Manager, ensure HMIS Data Quality when entering all client notes.
- Submit timely and comprehensive log entries, Critical Incident Reports and other documents, as needed.
- Read all BFHP-related emails to remain current on all important notices and requests.
- Attend all Shift Change Cross-Over Meetings.
- In collaboration with the Shelter Program Manager and Shelter Housing Case Manager, provide input on client Housing Plans and service activities.
- Maintain client file notes per agency and contract standards of confidentiality.
- Work to accomplish all Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
- Provide emotional support, empathy, problem solving, information and referral, mediation, crisis intervention and advocacy.
- Understand and follow all shelter procedures as stated in the BFHP Shelter Policy & Procedures Manual.
- Adhere to all Alameda County Shelter Standards.
- Maintain confidentiality regarding clients, personnel and other internal agency affairs.
- Work within the framework of the BFHP’s Code of Conduct.
- Conduct business in accordance with the Employee Handbook, exercising sound judgment and serving the best interests of the Agency and the community.
- Commit yourself to treating each community member with respect and dignity.
- High School Diploma or GED with a minimum of 2 years prior experience in social service residential setting.
- Experience with homeless and mentally ill population and commitment to issues related to homelessness required.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, email, internet, and calendaring applications.
- Experience with HMIS strongly preferred.
- Ability to interact in and model a supportive and professional manner with staff and clients of diverse cultural and economic backgrounds required.
- Ability to meet deadlines, complete multiple tasks in a timely manner, and work within a fast-paced environment.
- Capacity to work well with other social service providers, city, and county staff.
- Capacity to set priorities in consultation with the Shelter Program Manager.
- Good conflict resolution skills.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to maintain professional conduct, attitude and appearance at all times.
- Capacity to work independently and as part of a team.
- Regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms.
- Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, climb stairs, talk, hear, and see clearly.
- May be occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch.
- May be required to lift or move up to 50 lbs.
* Given the nature of our work providing direct services to clients, BFHP has a mandatory COVID19 vaccination policy*
Job Summary
Full Time
Social & Legal Services
$66k-87k (estimate)
05/23/2023
05/09/2024
bfhp.org
BERKELEY, CA
50 - 100
1970
KAJSA MINOR
$5M - $10M
Social & Legal Services
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About Berkeley Food & Housing Project
Berkeley Food & Housing Project's mission is to ease and end the crisis of homelessness in our community, Berkeley Food & Housing Project provides emergency food and shelter, transitional housing, permanent housing, and housing placement with support services to homeless individuals and families.
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