Temp Residential Services Coordinator

LifeMoves; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

LifeMoves Guadalupe Emergency Interim Housing (EIH) seeks a part-time Guadalupe Residential Service Coordinator to help keep the site safe, welcoming, and smoothly running in San Jose, CA. The role is frontline, responding to client needs and coordinating with staff to maintain a calm, supportive environment.

Responsibilities include site rounds, client move-ins/outs, and ensuring timely documentation, with a focus on trauma-informed care and respectful, compassionate service to neighbors

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; 2–3 years of consistent equivalent experience may substitute for formal education.
• Demonstrates care, respect, and empathy when working with people from all backgrounds, and is committed to DEIB principles and respectful engagement.
• Manages stress and emotions professionally, remaining calm under pressure while applying de-escalation techniques to ensure safety.
• Open to feedback and motivated to learn and grow in trauma-informed care, crisis support, and harm-reduction practices.
• Works effectively both independently and in a team; follows directions, communicates clearly, and seeks clarification when needed.
• Maintains clear, unbiased, and professional documentation and communication at all times.
• Proficient in using technology such as MS Word, Excel, and databases for administrative tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provide calm, supportive crisis response and connect clients to resources as needed.
• Respond to client, volunteer, donor, and visitor needs with professionalism and radical hospitality.
• Monitor site safety through rounds and camera observation to maintain a clean, safe, welcoming environment.
• Report maintenance or pest issues promptly and assist with pest control and cleanliness efforts.
• Manage facility meals, supplies, and donations, ensuring accurate inventory and organized storage.
• Create reports, update shift logs, and participate actively in team meetings.
• Maintain confidentiality, appropriate boundaries, and professional conduct at all times.
• Conduct client move-ins, transitions, and move-outs with accurate documentation and a positive experience.

Skills

De-escalation techniques

Effective communication

Empathy

Conflict resolution

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Databases

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Guadalupe EIH - San Jose, CA 95110, Salary Range: $21.00 - $23.00 Hourly, Shift: Part-Time

Pay Rate: $21-23/hourly

Schedule: Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday | 8:00AM-4:30PM

ABOUT LIFEMOVES

LifeMoves is the largest and most effective provider of housing and services for neighbors experiencing homelessness in Silicon Valley since 1987. Our Mission is to end homelessness by providing interim housing, supportive services, and building collaborative partnerships. With 40 programs, LifeMoves gives our neighbors experiencing homelessness a temporary place to call home while providing intensive, customized case management through site-based programs and community outreach.

POSITION PURPOSE

The Guadalupe Residential Service Coordinator plays an important role in keeping our site safe, welcoming, and running smoothly. Reporting to the Operations & Services Manager or Program Director, this position is often the first to respond to client needs, helping with both everyday requests and urgent situations. Additionally the position supports volunteers, donors, and community visitors, making sure everyone feels respected and informed.

Key responsibilities include keeping the site secure by monitoring access, completing regular safety checks (rounds), and supporting daily tasks like welcoming new clients, preparing rooms, and organizing supplies. When supervisors are offsite, this role is key to observing what’s happening at the site, sharing updates, and keeping clear written and verbal communication with the team.

This role requires strong attention to the safety and emotional well-being of clients, especially during times of stress or crisis. Staff use a calm and compassionate approach to help resolve problems and support stability. By creating a supportive environment, this position helps clients feel safe and builds trust to work toward their goals, including finding permanent housing.

Open since May 2023, LifeMoves Guadalupe Emergency Interim Housing (EIH) is a welcoming, dignified, and safe interim housing community that offers a private unit for each household – including couples and single adults experiencing homelessness. With 96 rooms and ADA-compliant buildings for case management, educational workshops, dining, recreation, laundry, and even a pet area, LifeMoves Guadalupe EIH is a modern, comfortable place to temporarily call home. Through this purpose-built platform, we support our clients with tailored services that help them stabilize and empower them to return to self-sufficiency. LifeMoves Interim supportive Housing programs serve neighbors in time-based accommodations by providing more stability before their move to permanent housing and focusing on accommodations, meals, laundry, case management, and therapy. These sites are staffed 24/7 and this role provides oversight to staff on site and reports to the Director of Interim Supportive Housing.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide calm, supportive crisis response and connect clients to appropriate resources as needed.
• Respond to client, volunteer, donor, and visitor needs with professionalism, compassion, and radical hospitality.
• Monitor site safety through rounds and camera observation to maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment.
• Report maintenance or pest issues promptly and assist with pest control and cleanliness efforts.
• Manage facility meals, supplies, and donations, ensuring accurate inventory and organized storage.
• Create reports, update shift logs, and participate actively in team meetings.
• Maintain confidentiality, appropriate boundaries, and professional conduct at all times.
• Conduct client move-ins, transitions, and move-outs, ensuring accurate documentation and a positive experience.
• Complete all required trainings within deadlines, including CPR, Mental Health First Aid, Crisis Intervention, and database use.
• Participate in online trainings on trauma-informed care, mental health, substance use, crisis prevention, and mandated reporting.
• Attend continuing education opportunities to strengthen professional skills and uphold agency standards.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support program and organizational needs.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; 2–3 years of consistent equivalent experience in a related field may substitute for formal education. Related experience may include peer advocacy, community outreach, housing services, or work in the homelessness services field.
• Demonstrates care, respect, and empathy when working with people from all backgrounds, and is committed to practicing DEIB principles and relentless engagement by welcoming everyone with kindness, dignity, and respect.
• Manages stress and emotions professionally, remaining calm, composed, and supportive under pressure while applying de-escalation techniques to ensure safety and positive outcomes.
• Open to feedback and motivated to learn and grow in areas such as trauma-informed care, crisis support, and harm-reduction practices.
• Works effectively both independently and collaboratively within a team; follows directions, communicates clearly, and seeks clarification when needed.
• Maintains clear, unbiased, and professional documentation and communication at all times.
• Demonstrates strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize tasks to support efficient operations and positive client and team interactions.
• Proficient in using technology such as phones, messaging systems, email, Microsoft Word, Excel, and databases to complete administrative and communication tasks.

COMPETENCIES

• Job Knowledge: Understands job duties and performs tasks with accuracy.
• Commitment to Growth: Demonstrates a selfless commitment to others on the team, including activity-based dependability, self- improvement activities. Actively seeks opportunities to contribute at higher levels in service to LifeMoves and others on the team.
• Performance Improvement: Sets performance goals, establishes the approach, creates a learning environment.
• Time Management and Reliability: Manages workload effectively and meets deadlines.
• Proactive Collaboration: Actively seeks opportunities to partner with colleagues across teams and functions. Shares knowledge, communicates openly, and anticipates needs to support collective goals. Builds trust by contributing ideas, offering assistance, and ensuring alignment to achieve results together.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Contingent Upon:

• Satisfactory results of a background check
• Satisfactory results of a DMV Motor Vehicle Record Check
• Valid California driver's license, reliable transportation, and current vehicle insurance
• Proof of clear TB test dated within 60 days of hire

On-site, in-person working requirements: Onsite

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Travel: This role may include small amounts of travel to trainings and admin events

Physical Demands: Duties may require sitting, standing, walking, climbing stairs, reaching, reading, using computers or other equipment, communicating and exchanging information with others, and lifting or moving up to 25 lbs. LifeMoves provides reasonable accommodations to support performance of essential job functions, as required by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities: LifeMoves is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates from all backgrounds, including bilingual, bi-cultural, BIPOC, Native and/or Indigenous, LGBTQIA+, and disabled applicants are encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities during the application process.

This job description may be updated at any time to reflect changing organizational needs.