Job purpose

HTM's Interim Housing provides a safe, low-barrier, and supportive 24-hour shelter for adult individuals and families experiencing homelessness. Clients receive shelter, food, housing-focused case management, and other supportive services. Working under the supervision of the Program Manager, the Client Service Monitor fulfills the mission of Hope the Mission (HTM) by successfully providing supervision and support to the families in the Interim Housing Program

Duties and responsibilities

• Ensure the safety of participants and guests by providing on-site client supervision

• Ensure client compliance with program rules, policies, and procedures
• Distribution of necessary supplies including handing out bedding, clothing, and hygiene items as needed
• Assist with sanitation of client belongings in hot box and new bed assignment upon intake
• Watch for and report suspicious or unusual activity to the appropriate authorities; investigate alarms or noises and remove trespassers from the facility/property
• Work in partnership with on-site security
• Respond to emergency situations as appropriate
• Notify emergency services personnel, such as law enforcement, fire department, and paramedics in cases of emergencies
• Complete written reports and incident logs of daily activities
• Answer telephone and take messages for clients and staff
• Resolve client issues as needed using de-escalation and crisis intervention techniques to help clients work through conflict
• Monitor facility and report any maintenance concerns as needed
• Assist with the serving of daily meals
• Ensure cleanliness of the facility, including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming as needed
• Restock supplies in the bathrooms and dining area
• Assist with maintenance of resident laundry schedule
• Ensure clients are following proper hygiene practices
• Work with clients to improve their independent living skills
• Complete janitorial duties including, but not limited to, clean restrooms, dormitory areas, offices, and common areas.

Other duties include

• Monitor medication cabinet and review medication records
• Attend and participate in Team Meetings, Trainings, Case Conferencing, etc.

• Responsible for maintaining thorough and accurate records in both written form (hard copies) and through the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) is required

• Establish and/or maintain good rapport and working arrangements with co-workers, including the management team and other staff
• Facilitate and supervise regularly scheduled resident house meetings
• Create and maintain a shelter environment that is safe
• Uphold all HTM’s and LAHSA Rules, Regulations, and Policies
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Understand and support the mission statement of Hope the Mission

• High school diploma or GED
• 1-2 years' experience working with the homeless or similar population
• Must possess solid proficiency of Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Must possess basic grammar and spelling skills
• Possess the necessary initiative, adaptability, and responsibility to work with minimum supervision
• Must possess excellent problem-solving skills
• Ability to interact with others professionally
• Knowledge of Housing First, Harm Reduction, and Trauma Informed principles
• Experience working with a diverse population, with sensitivity to differences in culture, religion, sexual orientation, race, age, and physical and mental illness
• Valid CPR/First Aid certification or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire
• Must be TB-cleared prior to hiring
• A live scan is required
• Local travel may be required
• A Valid CA driver's license is required

Working conditions

• Ability to walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or sometimes continuous basis
• Ability to grasp, push, and pull objects such as files, and file cabinet drawers, and reach overhead
• Ability to work in proximity with service animals and emotional support animals
• Ability to operate a computer, fax, and telephone.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
• Some night and weekend hours required

PHYSICAL DEMANDS, ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS, EQUIPMENT

The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the job's essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. The employee is required to: Walk and climb stairs; stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or sometimes continuous basis; Grasp, push, and pull objects such as files, and file cabinet drawers, and reach overhead; Handle, finger, grasp and feel objects and equipment; Reach with hands and arms; Be mobile by moving oneself from place to place quickly and easily; Repeat various motions with the wrists, hands, and fingers; Be able to perform visual activities for (including, but not limited to) administrative and clerical tasks; Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. Communicate, receive, and exchange ideas, and information by means of the spoken and written word; Drive vehicle in and around San Bernardino County; Be able to enter various buildings that may require climbing stairs. Be periodically subjected to outside environmental conditions. Employees may work in proximity to service animals and emotional support animals; Use a desktop and/or laptop computer; copy, postage, and fax machines. Complete all required forms in personal writing.

Work Environment:

The employee may be in contact with individuals and families in crisis who may be ill, using alcohol and drugs, and who may not be attentive to basic personal hygiene, health, and safety practices. The employee may experience several unpleasant sensory demands associated with the client's use of alcohol and drugs, and lack of personal hygiene. The employee must be ready to respond quickly and effectively to many situations, including crises and potentially hostile situations. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate in an office setting.

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  EEO: HTM (Hope the Mission) provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, HOTV complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, placement, promotion, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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  HTM will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if HOTV is concerned about the conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing’s Fair Chance Actwebpage.