Social Services Assistant - Crew Leader; Temporary​/Part-time

Uplift Eureka is a program within the City of Eureka's Community Access Project for Eureka (C.A.P.E.) that supports community members experiencing homelessness in accessing vital community resources to obtain housing and employment. This is achieved through Uplift’s Housing Assistance Program, employment programming, community outreach and resource navigation assistance. Uplift Eureka believes in every individual’s capacity for positive change, and programs are designed to work in tandem ensuring individuals can access needed resources to empower themselves to a better quality of life.

Under general supervision, oversees activities related to UPLIFT Programming; assists our community’s homeless population and exhibits dedication to the mission and vision of the Community Access Project for Eureka (CAPE) and UPLIFT Eureka; performs a variety of administrative functions in support of assigned programs and performs related work as required.

Receives direct supervision from assigned supervisory or management CAPE and UPLIFT personnel.

This is a temporary part-time class in the CAPE & UPLIFT Divisions responsible for assisting in program coordination, administrative, and/or day-to-day operational responsibilities. Specific responsibilities may vary, depending upon the site, programs or projects to which assigned. This classification is distinguished from Social Services Coordinator in that the latter has greater responsibility in either program development and coordination and/or administrative functions.

(Illustrative Only) Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

• Assists in providing access to resources for those experiencing homelessness, addiction and mental illness;
• Utilizes a community resource guide to direct those in need to emergency and long-term social service needs;
• Participates in the day-to-day operations of assigned UPLIFT program;
• Organizes daily events and assists with implementation of assigned program activities;
• Fosters positive relationships with program participants, built upon trust, which motivates participants to participate in services in order to improve their quality of life;
• Advocates for those experiencing homelessness, addiction and mental illness;
• Acts as a division representative to local residents, governmental agencies, community groups, private businesses, and others concerning questions, problems, concerns, and activities in the provision of assigned UPLIFT program;
• Assists in maintaining records and files on all participants; updates emergency and other pertinent information on a regular and as needed basis;
• Focuses on identifying appropriate resource needs unique to each homeless individual.
• Promotes safety and renders first aid as required;
• Documents all incidents involving injury, behavioral problems, and/or any unusual events; communicates as appropriate to supervisor and others; maintains all related records;
• Participates in ensuring compliance with relevant health, safety, and licensing laws and guidelines; maintains and updates all records required by state and local regulatory agencies;
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Principles, practices, methods, techniques, procedures, and service delivery needs related to the program area to which assigned.
• Local resources for mental health, housing, domestic violence, etc., and the processes by which to access these resources.
• Mental health illness, addiction and issues faced by homeless individuals.
• Modern office practices, methods and computer equipment.
• Computer applications related to the work.
• English usage, grammar, spelling, vocabulary, and punctuation.
• Techniques for providing a high level of customer service to public and City staff, in person and over the telephone.

• Prepare flyers, reports and other related program materials.
• Work effectively with people of varying racial, ethnic, cultural, educational and socio-economic backgrounds.
• Display appropriate, professional, healthy boundaries and exercise mature judgment and understanding of safety concerns.
• Respond to medical emergencies and injuries in a calm and effective manner, including providing basic first aid and/or cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
• Prepare written narratives,…