Direct Care staff Position Available In St. Johns, Florida

Direct Care staff 1.5 1.5 out of 5 stars 70 Washington Street, Saint Augustine, FL 32084 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. Copy/paste link to view our agency’s commitment: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tAR28

UacmBw 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:

Wednesday to Saturday 4days/10 hr. shift 1pm-11pm

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 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 preferred 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

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

Work Location:

In person