Description

　　OVERVIEW:

　　The Salvation Army Housing Programs were developed to provide both Emergency Shelter and Transitional Housing for homeless families transitioning from homelessness to independence. This position is responsible for assisting with general Housing Program operations and services which requires working closely with the Resident Service Coordinator, Housing Program Manager, and the Director. Responsibilities include but are not limited to property management duties, coordination with the Maintenance Department, and coordination and hosting of program meetings.

　　DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

　　Collects, monitors, and logs rent receipts for Transitional Housing programs

　　Performs unit inspections to ensure program compliance in the areas of safety and sanitation for Transitional Housing programs in accordance with TSA and OSHA safety standards

　　Assists with program applicant phone screenings

　　Enforces program policy and issues disciplinary actions when needed

　　Maintains and inputs Social Services data timely and accurately in the TSA database system

　　Assists in maintaining updated client case files

　　Ensures the confidentiality of all Program Participant information

　　Performs routine inspections of housing program properties

　　Communicates and meets regularly with Maintenance Dept. staff

　　Submits maintenance work orders in a timely manner, coordinating with Program Participants, and providing follow up

　　Coordinates completion of unit turnovers with the Maintenance Department and vendors.

　　Prepares all housing units for intake/move-in, including unit inventories

　　Maintains and organizes program inventory and online registry

　　Facilitates house meetings and helps establish a sense of community among Housing Participants.

　　Responsible for scheduling and organizing program workshops, assisting with childcare as needed

　　Networks and collaborates with various community agencies and attends community Social Service agency meetings as needed

　　Works with program volunteers and interns under the oversight of the Housing Program Manager

　　Is available for TSA Housing Program emergencies one weekend per month, and on-call at other times for emergency situations related to Program Participant issues

　　Provides transportation to Program Participants in TSA vehicles as needed

　　Assists with holiday programs, Family Night, and Alumni activities

　　Reports regularly to the Housing Program Manager and Director

　　Performs other related duties as assigned by the Corps Officers

　　Other related duties as required

　　EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

　　Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences or an equivalent of education and experience (Preferred)

　　CA Driver’s License (Required)

　　Bilingual in Spanish (Preferred)

　　SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

　　Strong written and verbal communication skills

　　Takes initiative and is a self-starter

　　Maintains a high level of integrity and confidentiality

　　Demonstrates a strong “team player” attitude

　　Confidently meets with and relates to the public

　　Works positively with all staff members

　　Works well with diverse as well as sometimes demanding and/or difficult clients

　　Knowledgeable of Community Social Service agencies and services

　　Knowledge with Microsoft Office

　　PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

　　Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.EQUIPMENT USED:

　　Modern Office Equipment and Relevant SoftwareADA Statement:

　　Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests if the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.

　　Acknowledgment of Religious Purposes of The Salvation Army:

　　Please note that The Salvation Army has a religious purpose and status as a church. We ask our employees that they do nothing to their relationship with The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission. Employees must agree and understand that their services are a necessary part of The Army’s religious purposes and their work-related conduct must not conflict with, interfere with, or undermine such religious programs or The Army’s religious purposes.

　　At-Will:

　　Any employment relationship with this organization is of an “at-will” nature, which means that an Employee may resign at any time and the Employer may discharge an Employee at any time with or without cause. It is further understood that this “at will” employment relationship may not be changed by any written document or by conduct unless such change is specifically acknowledged in writing by an authorized executive of this organization.

　　Qualifications

　　Behaviors

　　Preferred

　　Loyal: Shows firm and constant support to a cause

　　Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

　　Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

　　Motivations

　　Preferred

　　Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help

　　Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

　　Education

　　Preferred

　　Bachelors or better

　　Associates or better

　　Licenses & Certifications

　　Required

　　Driver's LicenseEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

　　The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)