Overnight Housing & Crisis Support Advocate

The People Concern; Santa Monica (CA); Presencial; USD 42 000 - 54 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Medical

Vision

Dental

Life Insurance

403(b) Retirement plan

EAP

Resumo da oferta

The People Concern is seeking an Overnight Support Specialist to join the Interim Housing team at Samoshel in Santa Monica. This on-site role runs Thursday through Monday, 12am to 8:30am, and focuses on client-centered support for individuals experiencing homelessness, using motivational interviewing and trauma-informed care to guide progress toward housing and well‑being.

You will build trusting relationships, provide crisis intervention, document in HMIS, monitor facilities, and collaborate

Qualificações

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience in a responsible security/customer service position.
• Demonstrate effective customer service skills by being able to handle difficult situations and act professionally regardless of circumstances.
• Able to lift to 50 lbs. to move items as needed.
• Familiarity with non-violent crisis intervention.
• Familiarity with Harm Reduction and Trauma Informed Care Practices.
• Able to self-motivate and to appropriately organize and motivate others.
• Able to multi task: handling multiple tasks and high volume client request.
• Demonstrated knowledge of issues faced by population served (homelessness, mental illness, substance abuse, medical issues, domestic violence, etc.)
• Able to work in a high tolerance Harm Reduction model with members who have multiple barriers.
• Experience working in a community-based setting and as part of a team.
• Computer literate; able to use computerized database system for information management.
• Ability to work as a team member.

Responsabilidades

• Provide excellent customer service by engaging and welcoming all participants.
• Develop effective, trusting relationships with clients and use a client-centered approach that includes motivational interviewing, harm reduction, and trauma-informed care
• Provide accurate information regarding available Samoshel services and hours of operation.
• Collaborate with management, staff and security in maintaining order and smooth flow of services throughout the day.
• Provide Crisis Intervention using Non-violent Crisis Intervention techniques to disruptive participants.
• Monitor and oversee the floor including communal areas, patios, bathrooms, dorms and showers, ensuring program guidelines are upheld and that the physical site is well-maintained and safe, including general cleaning duties.
• Oversee client cubicle/bed area maintenance in a trauma-informed manner
• Be visible on the floor at all times and actively engage and welcome clients.
• Conduct regular, thorough walk-throughs of the facility
• Escort or assist all visitors to designated location for scheduled appointments
• Complete incident reports, update shift logs, and document in HMIS, as needed and email relevant documents/updates before the end of each shift.
• Monitor and oversee the delivery of donations of food and clothing for Cloverfield; and provide donation receipts to donors.
• Communicate with the supervisor daily to report all issues, concerns, suggestions, and successes
• Attend all staff meetings, safety team meetings, agency meetings, training and retreats as scheduled.
• Other duties as assigned.

Conhecimentos

Customer service

Crisis intervention familiarity

Trauma-informed care

Teamwork

Computer literacy

Formação académica

High School Diploma or GED

Descrição da oferta de emprego

The People Concern is seeking an Overnight Support Specialist to join the Interim Housing team at Samoshel in Santa Monica. This on-site role runs Thursday through Monday, 12am to 8:30am, and focuses on client-centered support for individuals experiencing homelessness, using motivational interviewing and trauma-informed care to guide progress toward housing and well‑being.

You will build trusting relationships, provide crisis intervention, document in HMIS, monitor facilities, and collaborate