Part-Time Coastside Clean Team Coordinator

Part-Time Coastside Clean Team (CCT) Coordinator

Job Description

$22.00 per hour / approx. 10 hrs per week / Mon, Wed, Fri.

Located in Half Moon Bay, CA 94019

MISSION STATEMENT:

Abundant Grace Coastside Worker is a nonprofit that serves the homeless population of Half Moon Bay with a focus on food justice, employment, housing, sobriety and health, and other direct services in order to promote social and economic justice.

The CCT Program Coordinator oversees our Coastside Clean Team (CCT) removing trash from local beaches, coastal trails and neighborhoods. We work with people experiencing homelessness who are struggling with substance abuse, mental health and more. This means keeping a clean, hospitable, peaceful and caring environment where everyone is recognized and valued is essential for all of our other programming to be successful.

The CCT Program Coordinator shares information with the CCT Program Manager and Executive Director about people’s behavior and performance.

The job is rewarding and unique. Every work day is an opportunity to transform the life of a person experiencing homelessness through our philosophy of accompaniment: journeying with people as they try to improve their lives, and bringing all the appropriate resources we can bring to any given situation.

The CCT Part-Time Program Coordinator is a part-time, non-exempt position. Payroll is $22.00 per hour. The position reports directly to the Executive Director.

Responsibilities:

Coastside Clean Team:

• Walk with the Clean Team, engage in conversations, keep an eye on behavior. Our operational philosophy is “accompaniment” so the time we spend working side by side with people is profoundly important to build trust, encourage positive change and talk about goals.
• Manage the Coastside Clean Team work sessions, keeping things fair and with clear expectations of participants.
• Be the leader on 3 CCT sessions/week.
• Monday 12:45pm - 3:30pm
• Wednesday 12:45pm - 3:30pm
• Friday 8:15am - 11:30am
• Collect and organize recycling for the CCT and center, also manage trash cans/bags and move them along daily.
• Wash vests as needed.
• Drive participants to clean up destinations as needed.

The program requires the following:

• Encourage participants.
• Set a positive and welcoming work vibe with clear expectations and boundaries.
• Share back with staff about how participants did during the sessions and if you have any concerns about people.
• Write case notes about participants when needed.

Skills & Qualifications Required:

• Strong alignment with the mission and values of Abundant Grace Coastside Worker.
• Goal-oriented with excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and proven ability to professionally engage and move fluidly between diverse personality types.
• Computer literacy so you can enter case notes.
• Team player who demonstrates willingness and enthusiasm to step into a collegial leadership role.
• Must have a valid CA Driver’s License and Social Security card. Transportation of workers and produce is done with the organization's vehicles.
• Ability to observe behavior, assess appropriateness, enforce safety regulations and emergency procedures, and apply appropriate behavior management techniques.
• Ideal candidate would have a background in social work or related field.
• Ability to be flexible and assume responsibility for group instruction.
• Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs. and walk long distances.
• Spanish speaking not required but strongly preferred.

Send resume and references to Eric DeBode, eric@abundantgracecw.org.

Thank you!

Pay: Up to $22.00 per hour

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person

Salary : $22