When was the last time you had an opportunity to change someone's life? When was the last time you worked where you were able to keep people from living on the street? Are you a person who values being present with others in their time of need, and partnering with them to find short-term resources, and long-term solutions? Do you want to make a difference? Then this is the opportunity you have been looking for. Today, the programs of St. Augustine Society Inc.; Street Outreach Services, Port in the Storm, and St. Francis Housing Crisis Center provide solutions that change lives for unhoused youth, adults, and families. Become part of a team that makes a difference daily.

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Mission:

St. Augustine Society Inc./St. Francis House To engage vulnerable families and single adults without housing in compassion, shelter, and opportunity driven programming to ensure their homelessness is rare, brief, and one time.

Port in the Storm Homeless Youth Center Mission To provide services that nurture potential, promote self-esteem, and support youth in moving beyond the streets.

History: Over the past 30 years our committed and devoted staff have been working tirelessly to end chronic homelessness. If you feel like you have a career where you just don't feel like you are making a difference, it's time to consider joining our team and learn from the best! Please join us in helping the less fortunate move forward with dignity into a renewed life of hope and a second chance at reconnecting with family and society.

Vision: St. Augustine Society Inc. envisions a future in which all those in St. Johns County have a safe, permanent place to call home.

Job Title: Direct Care Staff (Evening)

Shift: 2 candidates needed for open shifts

Wednesday- Saturday 12pm-10pm 4days/10 hr. shift

Sunday-Wednesday 12pm-10pm 4days/10hr. shift

Exempt Status: Non-exempt

Reports To: Program Manager

Position Summary: Direct Care Staff work collaboratively as part of the St. Francis Housing Crisis Center to support the mission of St. Augustine Society Inc. and its clients by assisting them in meeting their needs while creating and maintaining an environment that is consistent with agency values. Successful candidates must have the ability to cover various shifts including weekends and holidays. This position reports to the Programs Manager. Specific duties include the active safety supervision of agency clients and property, interaction with clients to meet basic needs, support for case managers, client related paperwork, general office duties, light housekeeping, and interaction with community service providers, donors, and volunteers.

Qualifications, Experience, and Abilities:

As a prerequisite, the successful candidate must believe in the core values and philosophy of St. Augustine Society Inc. and be driven by the mission of the organization with a commitment to working with persons in housing crisis and disconnected populations
Minimum High School Diploma or GED required
Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Human Services related field preferred
Must have two years’ experience working in Human Services working with one or more of the following: individuals experiencing homelessness, mental health related issues, substance abuse, domestic violence, and with those living in poverty
Ability to establish and maintain professional boundaries in working with clients
Ability and willingness to perform light housekeeping and occasional lifting to 30 pounds independently
Ability to work independently or in a team
Demonstrates a positive attitude, self-motivation, organization, and resourcefulness while maintaining a reputation through proven action of being team and client oriented and willing to assist where/when needed
Ability to negotiate different personalities and work under competing priorities
Ability to assess emergency situations and respond effectively
Excellent written and verbal skills
Demonstrated proficiency in using Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel required. Experience with other applications as well as experience using and entering data into Homeless Management Information System or other client databases preferred
Must pass Level II background check
Must pass drug screen
Must be prompt and dependable

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Provides consistent coverage for assigned shifts, working within the team and independently to complete all shift tasks
Delivers services with safety, respect, and effectiveness
Monitors and supervises clients and milieu, assists clients with needs and questions and maintains shelter order in accordance with policy
Receives new clients, completes intake paperwork, creates proper client files, and orients new clients to agency services and policies
Provides services and supports in accordance with clients’ Individual Service Plan
Enforces agency policies and follows staff policies and procedures
Performs general administrative functions such as noting within the communication log, answering the phone, and responding to in-person inquiries in a professional manner. Provides appropriate information and referrals for those who need other resources
Maintains order and assists in keeping all assigned areas clean and free of spills, trash and safety hazards
Receives and puts away donations received during shift
Assists in room/dorm cleaning and house laundry as assigned
Provides immediate and professional response to any security/safety emergency or disturbance within or immediately outside facility
Maintains written and oral communication of incidents in accordance with policies
Reports any problems to the Programs Manager
Attends staff meetings and participates in activities designated by the Programs Manger
Performs all other duties as assigned

Physical demands and work environment: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical demands: sitting, walking, lifting up to 30 pounds independently, reaching, carrying, speaking, listening
Work environment: an environment of high stress and fast pace of crisis intervention. Protocol for safety and security is a priority. Use of phones, in person assistance, computer, fax and other general office machinery

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Schedule:

10 hour shift
Holidays
Night shift
Overtime

Ability to commute/relocate:

Saint Augustine, FL 32084: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

Have you passed a level II background screening within the last 2 years?
Are you flexible with your schedule?
Will this be your second job?

License/Certification:

Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Shift:

10 hour shift
Evening shift

License/Certification:

Driver's License (Preferred)

Shift availability:

Day Shift (Preferred)
Night Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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